Christopher Robert Phillips

On Saturday, January 22, 2022, Christopher Robert Phillips died as a result of suicide. He was born in Morgantown, WV, on October 19, 1977, to Robert A. and TyeAnn Phillips. He is survived by his mother, TyeAnn Phillips; a brother, Benjamin Phillips, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins, as well as many friends that helped tremendously over the past year. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert A. Phillips; grandparents Ethel M. and Donald L. Curfman, and June L. and Allen F. Phillips; an aunt, Charlene Arndt, and an uncle, D. Carrol Phillips. Chris graduated from Morgantown High School in 1996. He spent two years at WVU before moving to Pittsburgh to study at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, where graduated with a degree in Specialized Technology. Chris worked at The Videohouse in Pittsburgh, where his clients included, the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Pittsburgh Steelers, WQED, ABC, NBC, ESPN, WGN, C-SPAN, and NFL. He worked on many different commercials for the Pittsburgh area. He also worked alongside Bishop Zubik of the Pittsburgh Catholic Diocese broadcasting services on the internet, in addition to many other projects. Those who knew and loved Chris remember his many characteristics. He was passionate about work, friends, family, and perhaps most of all debate. He was stubborn, though he would say steadfast in his convictions and beliefs. He was devoted-with a little procrastination- talkative, giving, humble, and loving in his own expressive way. Chris was a child of West Virginia who moved to Pittsburgh where he lived his adult life. The spirit of Montani Semper Liberi never left him no matter where he traveled. He believed in freedom, respect, and kindness. He will be greatly missed. Please respect the family’s wish for privacy. In lieu of flowers, they ask that you do a random act of kindness-that is how Chris would want to be honored.