Phillip D. Forbes, age 82, of Brighton passed away January 24th at home. Born in Boston, he was raised in Brighton, graduated from Brighton High School and was a Marine Corp Veteran of the Korean War. Phillip worked in the family business, Greg’s Fence, in Brighton for many years and was an avid Boston sports fan. Beloved husband of the late Barbara A. (Mereen). Father of Gregory Forbes and his wife Lois of Randolph, Jeffrey Forbes of Brighton, and Gary Forbes and his wife Nancy of Bellingham. Grandfather of Jeffrey Forbes. Funeral services private.