| Kenneth M. Petty
February 24, 1919 - October 25, 2009
Kenneth M. Petty, 90, a lifelong resident of Washington, died October 25, 2009, peacefully at St. Claire’s Hospital, Dover.
Born: On February 24, 1919, in the Karrsville section of Mansfield Township, he was a son of the late Earl and Jennie Petty.
Personal: Ken worked as a watch repairman for Fliegauf Jewelers in Washington and as a utility man for Port Murray Dairy. He worked as a custodian for the State Police Washington barracks and he was a painter at the Hunterdon Developmental Center in Clinton. Ken served in the Army Air Corps as a combat medic in the Pacific Theater of operations during World War II. Ken loved sports both as a participant during high school and as a loyal fan and coach to his sons and grandchildren. He took up the sport of golf after he retired and enjoyed many years “on the green.” In addition, he enjoyed woodworking and watch repairing.
Memberships: He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Washington. Past member of the American Legion Post 103 in Washington.
Survivors: three sons, Glenn of FL and his children, Brooks Darrin and Shannon, Brent and his wife Charlotte of Ohio and their children, Bryce and Matthew, and Scott and his wife Susan of Stewartsville, NJ and their children, Sarah and Kyle; and five great-grandchildren; two step-daughters, Elaine B. Rush of East Stroudsburg, PA and Mary Ellen Schweitzer and her husband Phil of Summertown, TN and their children Ryan and Blake Rush and Jeremy and Daniel Lee; and six step-great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his first wife Elfriede A. in October, 1984 and his second wife Doris passed away on February 16, 2009; a brother George H. Petty and 2 sisters Elma Trace and Erla Yawger.
Services: Visitation will be Friday October 30, 2009, 9 to 11 a.m. at Warren Hills Memorial Home. 234. W. Washington, Ave. Washington, NJ 07882. Funeral services will be Friday October 30, 2009, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Jack DiMatteo Officiating, at the Warren Hills Memorial Home. 234. W. Washington, Ave. Washington, NJ 07882. Burial will be at Port Murray Cemetery.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Compassionate Care Hospice Foundation., 532 Lafayette Rd, Sparta, NJ 07871.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Dear Scott & Family, I was so sorry to hear about your dad’s passing. He will always live on in your memories and in your heart. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless, Sharon Kay (Davis) Horvath. Stewartsville, NJ
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Scott and Family: I am so sorry to find out about your dad. I remember him so well, just like it was yesterday, when we were kids living in Washington. I would come by your house on Washington Ave. and he would be working on someone’s watch. Your dad was a true gentleman and I am a better person for knowing him. Respectfully....Jerry Coleman
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I grew up in the neighborhood with the Petty family. My parents and the Petty’s were friends. Like most kids in the neighborhood our fathers were proud World War II Veterans. I attended school and played sports with Skeeter. Skeeter was the quarterback when we beat Belvidere High School in one of my most memorable HS football games. I recall Glen being one of my all time favorite Blue Streaks football heroes. I remember that Mr. and Mrs. Petty were fine people and always at the games. Mr. Petty was a kind, loving and friendly man. I pray that the Lord’s peace be upon the Petty’s at this time of great sorrow at loss of their father, grand father and great grandfather. Chuck Roseberry, PhD Washington, NJ
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