John S. Pettibone, 91, of Rocky Hill, N.J. passed away peacefully, at home, on Wednesday, June 29, 2011.

John was a devoted husband, loving father, caring friend and will be greatly missed. He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years Anita G. Pettibone, his daughters and sons-in-law; Linda Gross, Lucy and William Bosley, Amy and Michael Toole, and Cara and Gary Lovering, his grandchildren; Margaret Malave, William Reiss, Rebecca Toole, Thomas Toole, Caroline Lovering and Samantha Lovering, and other dear family members.

John was born in Hellertown, PA. He later moved to Cedar Run N.J. and attended Leigh University. During World War II, he worked on the Manhattan Project in Oakridge, TN. He worked for the American Society for Testing Materials then the International Nickel Company in NYC, retiring after 28 years there as the Manager of Sales Promotion and Advertising. After "retiring" John worked as a consultant for the Nickel Development Institute and purchased and ran a local florist shop.

John was an active member of the community including serving as president of Lenape Swim Club, a deacon of his church, a member of the Rocky Hill borough council, and the mayor of Rocky Hill. John was also an avid fisherman and gardener.

A memorial service will be held later this summer.