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Robert "Max" Maxwell Pettit, 69, of Millville died Wednesday, October 20, 2010, at South Jersey Healthcare Regional Medical Center in Vineland.
Born and raised in Millville, he graduated from Millville High School in 1959. Max was a standout sports player in high school, especially in tennis and basketball, and excelled in football, where he received many honors.
He spent four years in the U.S. Air Force as an A2C E-3 during the Vietnam War.
In 1996, he retired from the city of Millville in the parks department.
For more than 20 years, Max enjoyed coaching Holly City Midget Football and Babe Ruth Baseball. Two of his proudest accomplishments were being chosen for the Millville Sports Hall of Fame and his most recent honor of the Old Time Athlete of the Year Award from the Millville Elks at its annual Sports Frolic Banquet.
His favorite pastimes were playing golf and cards with his special group of friends. Max will be fondly remembered as a diehard Phillies and Eagles fan, and for his love and support for his nieces and nephews.
Max is survived by his mother, Doris (Whilden) Pettit of Millville; two brothers, Henry Pettit and wife Polly of Millville, and Elliott Pettit of Bridgeton; three sisters, Delrene Fisher and husband Tom of Millville, Doris Adams of Millville, and Sara Mulé of Hamilton Twp.; and many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Robert Pettit.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Christy Funeral Home, 11 W. Broad St., Millville. There will be a viewing from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Greenwood Memorial Park in Millville.
Memorial contributions may be made to Millville Elks, P.O. Box 580, Millville, NJ 08332; Thunderbolt Club, 706 N. 8th St., Millville, NJ 08332; or Holly City Midget Football League, Cedarville Road, Millville, NJ 08332.
Written tributes may be sent to www.christyfuneralservice.com.
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Bob Rose
October 29, 2010
I met Max many years ago through my work with the county recreation commission and Max was a great help with our golf tournaments. He and I shared many fond memories of those days. Deepest sympathy to Mrs. Pettit and family.
May he rest in peace.
October 26, 2010
My deepest sympathy to Mrs. Pettit and family. I remember past golf trips to Myrtle Beach and Hershey, with Max and our friends that we enjoyed so much.... May he rest in peace....
Rick Atkinson, Mays Landing, NJ
Donna McCafferty
October 25, 2010
I am sorry for your loss. I will always remember Maxie sitting with us after games drinking coffee with my father and family many years ago. I will miss him dearly.
October 23, 2010
Dear Pettit Family,
My heartfelt condolences on the loss of Max for it is indeed a loss for Millville too. I was a lowly freshman when he played football - he was always tough, fair and fun...and now the Millville all-star team has one less starter. May he rest in peace.
A former Bolt, Calvin O Iszard Jr.
John Sherman
October 23, 2010
Played little league ball with Max as members of the VFW and won a couple of championships against the Elks. May god bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. John Sherman
October 23, 2010
Thoughts and Prayers to Doris and Family, Max will missed ;;;He is at peace....Love to all, jEAN POWELL S.C,
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