Philip Ernest Hernandez

MILLERTON — Philip Ernest Alexander Hernandez, 73, a longtime area resident, died peacefully on his birthday, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, at Danbury Hospital in Danbury, Connecticut. Philip worked at Harney & Sons Fine Teas in Millerton, New York for many years, prior to his retirement.

Born Oct. 15, 1952, in Manhattan, he was the son of the late Ernest Hernandez of California and Gloria M. (Santiago) Dorogoff with whom he resided and cared for in Millerton. Following his high school graduation, he attended college in New York and California. He served his country in the United States Airforce as well.

In addition to his beloved mother, Philip is survived by his step-sister, Priscilla Dorogoff and her family of Boca Raton, Florida and his step-aunt, Sonoli Santiago also of Florida. He was predeceased by three uncles, Frank, Louis and Charles Santiago, all of Puerto Rico.

Cremation has taken place at Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery, 342 South Avenue, Poughkeepsie, New York. All other services are private. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY 12546. To send an online condolence to the family or to plant a tree in Philip’s memory, please visit www.conklinfuneralhome.com