Jeffrey C Phillips

Jeffrey C. Phillips, 61, of Garwood, NJ, passed away suddenly on March 27, 2026.

Jeff was born on August 1, 1964, in Plainfield, NJ, to the late Gerald and Holly “Jotz” Phillips. He was a graduate of Cranford High School, Class of 1982, and also attended Penn State University.

Jeff was a talented musician who played the guitar and was involved in many different bands during his lifetime. His true passion in life was writing, recording, and performing music. He also owned and operated a music studio known as Dome Studios for several years. Jeff was also a member of the Cranford Elks. He enjoyed the outdoors and liked hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking, skiing, and spending summer vacations with his family on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. A tragic accident prevented him from continuing some of his favorite activities but only made him immerse himself even more into his passion for music.

Jeff is survived by his brother Michael Phillips and his wife Cheryl; his niece, Emily Phillips; his nephews Robbie Phillips, Aidan Phillips, and Michael Phillips; and his great-nieces Arielle Phillips and Avery Phillips.

Family and friends may pay their respects on Thursday, April 9, 2026, from 6:30–8:30 PM and again on Friday, April 10, 2026, from 10:00–11:00 AM at Warren Hills Memorial Home, 234 W. Washington Ave., Washington, NJ 07882. A funeral service celebrating Jeffrey’s life will begin at 11:00 AM on Friday. Interment will be private. His family has requested that in lieu of flowers please make donations to the Cranford Elks in his memory.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Warren Hills Memorial Home. To send an online condolence, please visit www.WarrenHillsMemorialHome.com