Philip Field Herrick Jr.

Philip, always known as “Chico” passed away Christmas Day, December 25, at his home in McLean, surrounded by family and friends. He had Parkinsons. “Chico” was born in Puerto Rico where his father was appointed District Attorney by President Franklin Roosevelt. After the family returned to Alexandria, “Chico” attended St. Stephen’s Episcopal School for Boys (AKA St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School) and went on to graduate from the College of William and Mary where he excelled on the Men’s Tennis team. After graduation, he became the head tennis professional at the Kenwood Country Club in Maryland. He taught tennis there before moving to Congressional Country Club where he was the head tennis professional for 14 years.

“Chico” served in the District of Columbia National Guard and was on duty during the crisis that followed both the Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King assassinations. He invested in real estate in Northern Virginia and co-founded three banks, the last being Chain Bridge Bank in McLean. He was a member of the Society of Cincinnati and known for his mischievous sense of humor, Harley Davidson shirts and his annual Potomac River Walk which was followed by the firing of one of his two cannons. He participated in Washington’s Rolling Thunder motorcycle event every year in honor of those who served in the Viet Nam War.

“Chico’s” parents, Eleanor Collbran and Philip F. Herrick, plus a sister, Stina Brown, preceded him in death. Survivors include Carole Loop Herrick, his wife of 57 years; son, Charles Collbran Herrick and his wife Gina; sister, Sudi White; niece Kristin White Polk, and nephews Adam White, Sam Brown and Philip Brown.

Services will be held January 10, 2025, at 11:00. at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 6715 Georgetown Pike, McLean, Virginia.