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Patrick Hester Obituary
Pat was predeceased by his mother, Margaret Hester Snyder; father Earl Snyder; wife Joanne Phillips; and brothers Charles and Tom Hester. He leaves behind children Leland and Lawren Phillips and brothers James and Don Hester.
After graduating from PAHS, Pat graduated from Penn State University, He served in the U.S. Peace Corps, and the U.S. Army. Pat spent many successful years in the hospitality industry, serving several years as Vice President for Training with TGI Fridays chain of restaurants. Pat was also co-owner with brother Don of a successful cafe in Tampa Florida for several years. Pat had lived in Dover, Florida, since 1982 .
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Marilyn Stein Underhill
June 21, 2025
Sending sincere expressions of sympathy to my classmate Don and the family.
Blessings,
Marilyn Stein Underhill
PHS classmate 1960
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