Phil Clough

Profile Updated: May 15, 2009
Phil Clough
Residing In: crystal lake, IL USA
Pre-Retirement Occupation: Vice President for Merrill Lynch
Spouse/Partner: Eileen
Children: Kelly born 10/03/1978

Molly 6/6/1986
How did you find our class website?

Someone e-mailed it to me.

If you could build a second house anywhere, where would it be?

Wisconsin

Do you still have family that live around Crystal Lake?

I live there and my oldest daughter who's getting married in July lives in Crystal Lake and also teaches in Crystal Lake and my youngest daughter also lives in Crystal lake with my wife and myself.

What got you into the kind of work you are or were doing?

Enjoyed fiance and working with people.

What previous jobs did you do?

I've always been in the financial industry.

What did you do immediately following high school?

Went to a few different colleges and finally graduated.

What do you see yourself doing in 2029?

Hopefully some what retired and enjoying life.

How long have you been married?

Been married to my wife Eileen for 34 years

Grandchildren?

None yet but hopefully in the next couple years

What else would you like to share about your life since CLCHS?

I'm looking forward in seeing everyone.

Do you still see/talk to/hang out with any classmates? Who?

see Rich Hager and Frank Shields every Wednesday at the cottage.

What have been the high points of your life since high school?

Getting married and having two great kids and being able to enjoy life.

What do you like to do in your spare time?

Enjoy golfing even thou I'm not very good.

Favorite places to visit?

Florida

Places you want to visit but have not yet done so?

Grand Canyon haven't been there since I was a kid.

What are your memories of high school?

I was very shy in asking out girls.

What’s your favorite memory of CLCHS?

Senior year and the great year we had in football.

Who was your favorite teacher at CLCHS and why?

Coach Bill Mack

What famous or interesting people have you met?

Was at a dinner with President Regean.Meet Walter Payton several times.

What cool things have you done? (Cool being defined as whatever YOU think is cool!)

Visited my daughter in London when she spent a semister there.

Any words of wisdom?

Follow your dreams.

Where were you born?

New Castle Indiana

Name something you love.

Cooking outside.

How do you relax? (Mentally and/or physically!)

Sitting in my back yard and having a cigar.

When was the last time you belly laughed?

Waching the great outdoors with John Candy.

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Terry McDonough has left an In Memory comment for Phil Clough.
Aug 02, 2018 at 11:33 AM

Phil was a great friend and sort of the leader of our neighborhood gang.  A great competitor in the sports we all did as young guys.  We had a lotta fun in those days.   I haven't talked to him in a zillion years yet it hurts to hear of his passing.

Jul 28, 2018 at 3:33 PM

Phil was an exceptional, kind, smart, and great individual, he always had a smile

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Nov 17, 2015 at 1:45 PM

Rick hope your doing well cant believe how old everyone is getting seem like yesterday being at crystal lake high school cant wait for next reunion

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