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Edward A. Pettit Jr.

1943 - 2014

Edward A. Pettit Jr. obituary, 1943-2014, Bethlehem, PA

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Edward Pettit Obituary

Pettit, Jr., Edward A.Edward A. Pettit, Jr., 71, of Bethlehem, died unexpectedly on Friday, October 17, 2014 at his residence. He was born July 7, 1943 in Bronx, NY; son of Edward A. Pettit Sr. and Mary (Mallon) Pettit. Edward is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Sue A. (Caldwell) Pettit. Edward was a 1965 graduate of Manhattan College. He retired from the Bethlehem Steel Corp. after 38 years of service as an electrical engineer. Edward volunteered his time for 10 years as a math tutor at Lehigh Carbon Community College. He was also an avid Yankees, Giants and University of Notre Dame fan. Survivors: Edward will be dearly missed by his wife, Sue; brother, Thomas Joseph Pettit of Dobbs Ferry, NY; cousins from both the United States and Ireland; and his two Persian cats, Peppi and Peanut. Services: The family will receive friends on Monday, October, 20, 2014 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at The Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018 and again on Tuesday from 9-9:30 a.m. at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. on Tuesday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 3219 Santee Rd. Bethlehem, PA 18020. Interment will follow at Holy Saviour Cemetery. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517 Topeka, KS, 66675. Condolences may be offered online at www.connellfuneral.com

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Published by Morning Call on Oct. 19, 2014.

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CECELIA DANDO

October 22, 2014

DEAR SUE, MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS MOST SADDEST TIME. CECELIA DANDO (PERKINS)

Mary Ann & George McGraw

October 20, 2014

Dear Sue,
I was so sorry to hear of Ed's passing. I wanted to attend the service, however, I had eye surgery that morning. Doing fine but was sort of housebound. My thoughts were with you all day.

Ned Schillow

October 20, 2014

I had the privilege and joy of working with Ed in the Math Lab at LCCC. His patience, knowledge, and true interest in the students' welfare were above reproach....I have lost a friend.

Amjad Khalil

October 20, 2014

May God rest his soul in peace. May his memory be eternal +
He was a great tutor! Very helpful and respectful. I learned a lot from him.
He will be missed at LCCC!
Condolences to the family.

Kay Cowen

October 19, 2014

Sue,

I was so sorry to hear about Ed. My sincere sympathy. Kay Cowen

October 19, 2014

Sue-
I am sorry for your loss. He was a great and caring person. My thoughts are with you and family.

fjohn reinke (mc1968)

October 19, 2014

The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any man's death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.

Melissa Laubach

October 19, 2014

His wife and family are in my thoughts

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20

Visitation

4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Connell Funeral Home, Inc.

245 E. Broad Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018

Oct

21

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Connell Funeral Home, Inc.

245 E. Broad Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018

Oct

21

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church

3219 Santee Rd., Bethlehem, PA

Oct

21

Interment

Holy Saviour Cemetery

PA

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245 E. Broad Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018

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