Phillip Lee Carichoff, 82, of Valparaiso died at 5:28 am, Monday, December 1, 2014 at Aperion Health Care/Whispering Pines Health Care in Valparaiso. He was born August 26, 1932 in Valparaiso to the late Eugene and Ruth (Stephens) Carichoff. He graduated from Valparaiso High School and from Valparaiso University where he received his Bachelors of Science in Business Administration Degree. He served in Korea in the United States Army from January 1953 to October 1954. He married the love of his life Judith Ann Haag on July 18, 1959 in LaPorte and they were married for 55 years. She survives. Phillip was an accountant at Gary-Hobart Water Company for 40 years and served as Treasurer and Deacon for the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) for many years. He also served as Credit Union Treasurer. He was an avid golfer, tennis player, and bridge player. He enjoyed reading, walking, gardening, and listening to music. He is survived by his wife, Judith Ann (Haag) Carichoff; 1 son, Steven Carichoff of Dallas, TX; 2 daughters, Karen Carichoff of Indianapolis, Kim (Bob) Grzegorek of Greenwood; 2 grandchildren, Megan and Michael Grzegorek of Indianapolis; 1 brother, Jack Carichoff of Oregon; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Ruth; and a sister-in-law, Pat Carichoff. Friends may call from 10:00 am until time of service at 12:00 pm, Friday, December 5, 2014 at the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 1507 Glendale Blvd, Valparaiso, IN 46383. Pastor Dave Kovalow-St. John officiating. Memorials may be given in Phillip's name to the National Parkinson Foundation, Gift Processing Center, (PO Box 5018, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5018) or to the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).