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Memories and Condolences
for Melvin Pettit
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john shannon
January 25, 2015
Mrs. Mel Pettit,Sr, Mel, Charlyn, and all the Pettit Family: Our love and prayers go out to you all. Knowing Dad and some of you, for so many years, Mel was a great man, caring, and giving. To be missed. As I have difficulty getting out,couldn't get to see you and say goodbye to Mel Sr.in person. Prayers and God bless. John Shannon
Donna Flannery
January 24, 2015
Mel & Charlyn
I'm sorry for your loss. May your father Rest in Peace.
Marlene Smoot
January 24, 2015
Sorry for your loss. He was a kind and gentle spirit.
Sandra Brown
January 24, 2015
Dearest Clare & family, "Daddy" was one in a million! A fabulous, sweet, gentle man with a ready laugh and a kind word. We miss you both, very much. Our thoughts & prayers are are with you all at this sad time & always. Much love & hugs, Sandy & Tom Brown xxxx
Jim and Barbara Whalen
January 23, 2015
Mel, your father was a soft spoken, fine gentleman and I have fond memories of our Pee Wee hockey days together and Armory Little League. He will be missed.
John Keller
January 23, 2015
May God Bless you Melvin.
It was a pleasure to have met you!
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