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Stuart Raymond Pettingell, born on June 9, 1944, in Albany, New York, departed this world peacefully in his Mesa, Arizona residence on January 4, 2025, at the venerable age of 80. He was the cherished son of Stuart Norris Pettingell and Valerie Ida (Magill) Pettingell, leaving behind his beloved sisters, Vallerie Eleanor Horschler of Illinois and Deborah Ann Pettingell of Nevada, along with his adored nieces—Beth, Becky, LV—and his nephew, Billy, as well as cousins …

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Update from March 9, 2026

Thank you for everyone that had attended the Celebration of Life.

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Uncle Stuart was an intermittent constant in my life. We never lived in the same state but saw each other periodically …
Uncle Stuart was an intermittent constant in my life. We never lived in the same state but saw each…
Uncle Stuart was an intermittent constant in my life. We never l…
I visited Stuart after junior college in Watertown, New York, shortly after he first moved to Arizona in the early 70's…
I visited Stuart after junior college in Watertown, New York, shortly after he first moved to Arizo…
I visited Stuart after junior college in Watertown, New York, sh…

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Stuart's Belongings

Some of Stuart's things have been made available to friends and family.
Stuarts Memorabilia

Community Involvement

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Chandler Senior Center

Favorites

What was Stuart's favorite color?
Yellow
Yellow
Yellow
What causes did Stuart care about most?
Bikes & Money
Bikes & Money
Bikes & Money
What were Stuart's favorite vacation spots?
Arizona
Arizona
Arizona
What were Stuart's favorite ways to exercise?
Bike ride
Bike ride
Bike ride

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Born

1944
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Graduated from high school

1962
Columbia High School, Luther Road, East Greenbush, NY
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Moved

1967
Tempe, AZ

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Cause of death

Natural causes

Method of disposition

Cremation

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