Montfort Missionaries 26 South Saxon Ave. Bay Shore, NY 11706 Attn: Fr. Bernard Blood Fund

Pettit, Dr. Malcolm Wallace, “Jim” (87), of Islip, NY, on Sept. 22, 2022. Jim was born in Brooklyn NY in 1934 and served honorably in the Navy from 1953-1957. He married his wife Rita in 1954, completed his naval service, and moved the family to Texas to attend TCU. After 2 years in Texas, he transferred to Rutgers University to complete his pre-med undergraduate degree. He and his family moved back to NY where he attended Albany Medical College and graduated in 1964, eventually landing back on Long Island beginning his 33 year family medical practice at Good Samaritan Hospital. He loved caring for his patients and their families as much as they loved him. Jim’s greatest love was his family, always surrounding himself with his kids and grandkids. He was a loving and loyal son, husband, father, grandfather and friend to so many. His passions included fishing, boating, clamming, golfing, gardening, an annual casino trip, and a deep love for the ocean and the beach. After retirement, he enjoyed years of exploring the shores of Long Island, traveling to visit his kids and grandkids, and even quilting and rock painting!

Beloved husband of Rita Eileen Pettit. Devoted father of Eileen (Ed) Schiller, Susan (Frank) Martau, James (Bernadete) Pettit, John (Laurie) Pettit, Elizabeth (Paul) Mangels and Jennifer (Mark) Mollison. Cherished grandfather of Michael, Christina, Kristin, Kate, Kelley, Jay (deceased), John Craig, Gregory, Paul James, Mary, Emma, Patrick and Alex. Great grandfather of Caroline, Meredith (deceased), Davis, Lauren, Tommy, Charlotte, Colin, Mary Kate, Cole, Stella, Frankie, Cameron and Charlie. Brother of Linda (Bill) Goebel. Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial Wednesday 10:15 AM at St. Patrick’s R.C. Church, Bay Shore, LI. Interment to follow at Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, LI. Reposing at The Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons West Islip Funeral Home, 1225 Montauk Hwy, West Islip. Visiting Tuesday 3-5 PM and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jim Pettit's memory may be made to: Montfort Missionaries, ATTN: Father Blood Fund, 26 South Saxon Ave., Bay Shore, NY 11706. www.chapeyfamily.com