Ira Phillips Mt. Pleasant - Ira H. Phillips, died peacefully, at 90 years old in Mt. Pleasant, SC on May 25. Born in 1927 in the Bronx, to Sophie and Maurice Phillips, Ira was a true New Yorker. Ira and Selma settled into a home on Long Island, where they raised their children, Toni, Todd, Nina (who predeceased him) and Gene. It was here that Ira's illustrious career began. To say that he was an incredible salesman is, at best, an understatement. Ira joined the Quoizel Lighting Co. in 1964; within months he met the sales targets required for him to gain a partnership interest in the company. Ira was a true force of nature. Over the years he bought out his partners and built Quoizel into the preeminent national firm that it is today. His success was largely due to his ability to understand and care about his customers. While Quoizel was clearly important to Ira, family was as well. He was proud that his children, several grandchildren and other relatives worked tirelessly in the family business. In the 1970's Ira met his true soul mate, Nila Clark. What seemed like an odd pairing, the consummate New Yorker and a girl from the hills of West Virginia, turned out to be a romance for the ages. They were enthusiastic supporters of the Israel Tennis Center and their fundraising efforts profoundly impacted the sport in Israel. In addition to his children, Toni (Lee), Todd (Kaye) and Gene (Amy), Ira is survived by six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, who he adored. While we have lost a true dynamo, his spirit and values will live on through all that have known him. We hope that he is now reunited with his beloved Nila in heaven. Rest in peace Ira. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at 2PM; at the Chabad of Charleston & The Low Country, 477 Mathis Ferry Rd, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464. Donations in Ira's memory can be made to the Chabad of Charleston or the VHL Alliance. Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted to www.mcalister-smith.com. Arrangements entrusted to MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 1520 Rifle Range Road, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, (843) 884-3833. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from May 28 to May 29, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for Ira Phillips

5 Entries

Sarah Cancienne

June 10, 2018

Prayers for peace.

John and Kathy Ingato

June 1, 2018

We were so saddened to hear about Ira's Passing. He was our dear friend and we always looked forward to seeing him. Ira welcomed us into his home with open arms and always treated us like family. The times we spent together will be among the highlights of our lives and we will always be grateful for our friendship. Ira was one of the great pioneers in the Lighting Industry and we can only admire what he accomplished in his lifetime.

To Todd, Toni, and all of Ira's family: We send our sincere apologies for not being able to attend either one of his services. It truly broke our hearts not to be able to be there. We will miss this wonderful, giving man but we will be forever blessed to have had the opportunity to have created treasured memories with him. Ira is always with you, as he is with us, because he lives forever in our hearts.

With Our Deepest Sympathy and Love,
- John and Kathy Ingato

Bruce Noll

May 30, 2018

To Todd, Kaye, and the family and friends of Mr. Ira H. Phillips,
My condolences.

Though I never met him personally, I believe the testimony of his impact on the world is yet to be seen and is more far reaching than the physical eye can see.

I feel fortunate to have been blessed by the generosity of his vision and I am grateful for the example he manifested on this planet.

May peace always reign,
- B. Stuart Noll

Richard Rankin

May 30, 2018

All of us at Dunes West Golf Club send our condolences and fond memories of Mr. Phillips.

May 29, 2018

Dear Todd and Toni,
We were greatly saddened to hear of Iris's death. He was a powerful force in our lives both professionally and socially. We will fondly remember good times that we've had with him and what a good human being he was.
Fondly,
Paul and Hel en Rappaport
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