1931
Franklin
2021
Franklin J. "Pete Pruett
May 25, 1931 — June 14, 2021
Franklin J. "Pete" Pruett, husband, father, pop-pop, brother of Washington Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Monday, June 14, 2021, at home while in the loving care off his family at 90 years of age.
Born Monday, May 25, 1931 in Tamaqua, the son of the late James, and Annabell (Sassaman) Pruett.
Surviving are; his beloved wife of 66 years, Phyllis Ann (Bower) Pruett; son, Kerry F. Pruett and his wife Diane of Tamaqua; daughters, Susan Fegley wife of Tom of Tamaqua, Janis Keich wife of Tim of Tunkhannock; sister, Dolores Martin of Tamaqua;5 grandchildren, Chad Fegley and his wife Jen, Jordan Fegley and his wife Jenny, Jillian Tuckett and her husband Jesse, Aaron Keich, Abby Haraschak and her husband Ryan; great grandchildren, Ava, Myla, Bryce, Luke, Laughton, Leighton. Many nieces and nephews also survive Pete.
Pete was a 1949 graduate of Tamaqua High School where he was an accomplished athlete having been named to the 1948 All County football squad. Pete served honorably in the United States Navy during the Korean War on the USS Leary. Upon his return home he worked for Remalley Manufacturing of Tamaqua He was a member of Trinity U.C.C., Lifetime member of the American Hose Fire Company, Tamaqua Legion, and was a Knee-Hi football coach of the Tamaqua Eagles during Kerry's playing days. Pete enjoyed watching old westerns on TV, walking, visiting Boyer's grocery store, and reading history. An ardent Philadelphia sports fan, Pete followed the Phillies and Eagles. No holiday, or visit was complete until Pete's homemade hot bologna was served. He will be greatly missed by all.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
A Celebration of Pete's life will be held on Friday June 18, 2021 at 11 o'clock A.M. from the Funeral Home. Friends may call from 9:30 A.M. until time of services, Rev. Darryl Kennsinger to officiate.
Interment with Military Honors will be in White Church Cemetery Barnesville, Pennsylvania.
Memorials in his name to:
Wreaths across America
PO Box 249
Columbia Falls, ME 04623
or
St. Luke's Hospice
2455 Black River Rd
Bethlehem, PA 18015
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
Born Monday, May 25, 1931 in Tamaqua, the son of the late James, and Annabell (Sassaman) Pruett.
Surviving are; his beloved wife of 66 years, Phyllis Ann (Bower) Pruett; son, Kerry F. Pruett and his wife Diane of Tamaqua; daughters, Susan Fegley wife of Tom of Tamaqua, Janis Keich wife of Tim of Tunkhannock; sister, Dolores Martin of Tamaqua;5 grandchildren, Chad Fegley and his wife Jen, Jordan Fegley and his wife Jenny, Jillian Tuckett and her husband Jesse, Aaron Keich, Abby Haraschak and her husband Ryan; great grandchildren, Ava, Myla, Bryce, Luke, Laughton, Leighton. Many nieces and nephews also survive Pete.
Pete was a 1949 graduate of Tamaqua High School where he was an accomplished athlete having been named to the 1948 All County football squad. Pete served honorably in the United States Navy during the Korean War on the USS Leary. Upon his return home he worked for Remalley Manufacturing of Tamaqua He was a member of Trinity U.C.C., Lifetime member of the American Hose Fire Company, Tamaqua Legion, and was a Knee-Hi football coach of the Tamaqua Eagles during Kerry's playing days. Pete enjoyed watching old westerns on TV, walking, visiting Boyer's grocery store, and reading history. An ardent Philadelphia sports fan, Pete followed the Phillies and Eagles. No holiday, or visit was complete until Pete's homemade hot bologna was served. He will be greatly missed by all.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
A Celebration of Pete's life will be held on Friday June 18, 2021 at 11 o'clock A.M. from the Funeral Home. Friends may call from 9:30 A.M. until time of services, Rev. Darryl Kennsinger to officiate.
Interment with Military Honors will be in White Church Cemetery Barnesville, Pennsylvania.
Memorials in his name to:
Wreaths across America
PO Box 249
Columbia Falls, ME 04623
or
St. Luke's Hospice
2455 Black River Rd
Bethlehem, PA 18015
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Franklin J. "Pete Pruett, please visit our flower store.
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Friday, June 18, 2021
9:30 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)
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Friday, June 18, 2021
Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)
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