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SPRING HILL, FL — John Pettipas, 69, Husband of Diana Pettipas, passed away Feb. 16, 2013, after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his daughter Darlene Pettipas. He is survived by his wife, Diana Pettipas; his son, Shawn Pettipas both of Spring Hill, FL; his sister, Janet Jacobs of Homosassa, FL; his brother, David Pettipas of Newport, NC; four grandchildren, Christopher Pettipas and Angela Ward, both of Salisbury; Blake and Dru Pettipas, both of Spring Hill, FL; three great-grandchildren, Haleigh, Keara and Liam; his mother-in-law, Elsie MacKinnon of Danvers; his future daughter-in-law, Melissa Reed of Spring Hill, FL; and many nieces & nephews. John was a retired firefighter of Danvers, MA, and a veteran of the U.S. Navy.
ARRANGEMENTS: Contributions in his memory may be made to the First Baptist Church, at 1 Water Street, Danvers, MA 01923, which is the Church where John and Diana were married 45 years ago. Private graveside services will be held at the family's convenience. Arrangements by Turner Funeral Home, Spring Hill Chapel, at (352) 796-9661