1930
David
2013
David Pettipas
December 10, 1930 — November 24, 2013
David Pettipas, 82, of Newport, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family.
A memorial service will be held 2:00 pm Saturday at Reece's Chapel with Rev. James Chadwick officiating.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a retired air traffic controller at Cherry Point with 28 years of service. He was a member of Reece's Chapel, and the Moose Lodge. He volunteered his time as a scout master and Little League coach in Newport, and he was an avid fisherman.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Pauline "Polly" Pettipas of the home; four children, David Paul Pettipas of Wilmington, Larry L. Olewine and wife Cheryle, John Mark Pettipas and wife Wanda, and Karin Leigh Lawler and husband Steven all of Newport; eight grandchildren, Michelle Lynn Wallace, Jonathan Olewine, Jessica Olewine, Robert Olewine, Mark Bartholomew, Darlynn Pettipas, Caitlyn Pettipas and William Lawler; four great-grandchildren, Brody Pettipas, Genesis Olewine, Madison Wallace and Morgan Wallace; and sister, Janet Leigh Jacobs and husband Jake of Homossasa, FL.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Alice Pettipas, and a son, Brian Pettipas.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Carteret County, PO Drawer 1619, Morehead City, NC 28557.
A memorial service will be held 2:00 pm Saturday at Reece's Chapel with Rev. James Chadwick officiating.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a retired air traffic controller at Cherry Point with 28 years of service. He was a member of Reece's Chapel, and the Moose Lodge. He volunteered his time as a scout master and Little League coach in Newport, and he was an avid fisherman.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Pauline "Polly" Pettipas of the home; four children, David Paul Pettipas of Wilmington, Larry L. Olewine and wife Cheryle, John Mark Pettipas and wife Wanda, and Karin Leigh Lawler and husband Steven all of Newport; eight grandchildren, Michelle Lynn Wallace, Jonathan Olewine, Jessica Olewine, Robert Olewine, Mark Bartholomew, Darlynn Pettipas, Caitlyn Pettipas and William Lawler; four great-grandchildren, Brody Pettipas, Genesis Olewine, Madison Wallace and Morgan Wallace; and sister, Janet Leigh Jacobs and husband Jake of Homossasa, FL.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Alice Pettipas, and a son, Brian Pettipas.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Carteret County, PO Drawer 1619, Morehead City, NC 28557.
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