I just learned that my cousin, Phil Bancroft of Bucks County, has died. He was 64. He died in his sleep and it was unexpected.
Phil was born in California and we didn’t see much of his family — his mom, Helen, was my dad’s sister — until they moved back to Philly when he was about 14. We’d go up to Mayfair for Thanksgiving and they’d come down to Delco for Christmas.
The highlight would be a touch football game with my brothers.
He graduated from Lincoln High School, and then Temple with an accounting degree.
He married a beautiful wife, Denise, and had three great kids, Phillip III, Danielle and Kristen.
He ended up as chief financial officer and executive vice president at Chubb Limited.
This online tribute describes him as a “legendary figure” in the world’s financial sector.
We are going to miss you Phil.
Services are 10 a.m. -noon, Nov. 7, at Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown Richboro Road, Richboro, Pa. 18954
My condolences.
Sincerest condolences, Bill. May he rest in peace.
Thank you both.
It was a lousy couple of days.
Never rushed and always had time to engage in a conversation about all of life’s happenings. A real gentleman! RIP Phil.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Bancroft family.
Phil was our Audit Committee Chair. We are so devastated for you and your family. Such a huge loss for a kind man. I did not get to meet him directly, but got to experience his empathy and mentorship through my leader. My prayers go out to the whole family.
I had the pleasure of working alongside Phil for almost 14 years. A very kind and humble man with an incredible sense of humor. Such a loss.