Orrin G. Pendell

Orrin “OZ” G. Pendell, 78, of Lisle, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his devoted family on Saturday, August 20, 2016. He was predeceased by his parents, Franklin and Florence Pendell; a brother and a sister. Orrin is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Margaret; children, Mary Beth Heath, Judy (Mike) Pendell-McKee, Joe (Diane) Pendell, Gerry (Barb) Pendell, Tressa (Doug) Smith, Lori (Brent) Cornell; 34 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren; siblings, Joyce Kliene, Delores Pendell-Mapley, Robert Pendell Sr. and Donna Miklojcik and many nieces and nephews. OZ was a husband, father, grandfather, friend, chief, politician, business owner, fishermen and avid hunter. “Pop” as everyone knew him, was a man of many talents and few words. He had a passion for the Broome County Fair, where he served on the board for many years. Funeral services will be held 10:00am Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at Nichols Funeral Home, 7323 119th Street, Whitney Point, New York 13862. Burial will be held in Center Lisle Cemetery, Lisle. Friends of the family may call Tuesday, from 1:00 to 3:00pm and 5:00 to 7:00pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Special Kids Fund of the Broome County Fair, PO Box 747, Whitney Point New York, 13862. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.nicholsfuneral.com “In order to die, means he had to have lived and thank God he lived”

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