Linda Pettit

Linda Pettit, age 69, of Manchester passed away on Friday, July 26, 2019 at Hackensack Meridian-Ocean Medical Center, Brick. Born in Rahway, she moved to Brick in 1958, and lived in Whiting before settling in Leisure Village West in 2009. Mrs. Pettit was a customer service representative for Garden State Medical Supply, Toms River for over ten years until retiring in 2017. A die-hard NY Yankees fan, she enjoyed collecting dolls, crafting, flea marketing, but especially spending time and holidays with her family. Predeceased by her sister, Betty Ann Reed, she is survived by her husband, John; her children, Stacy Emmets and her husband David of Pine Beach, John Pettit and his wife Karen of Lacey, Kelly Cope and her husband Greg of Beachwood, and Caitlin Barrera and her husband Glenn of Bayville; and her grandchildren, Jeffrey, Amanda, Ryan, Cody, Sierra, Brandon, Michael and Riley. Cremation was private under the direction of Lacey Memorial Home, 1022 Lacey Road, Forked River. A memorial gathering and service will be held on Thursday, August 1, 2019 from 4-7pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mrs. Pettits memory to the ASPCA or to St. Judes Childrens Research Hospital would be appreciated.