Mary A. Pettit, 74, a former resident of Southbury for 43 years, died February 21 at her home in Sandy Hook. She was born October 18, 1942, in Bridgeport, daughter of the late Mary (Szabo) and David J. Parrello. She was the widow of Lincoln L. Pettit.

Mrs Pettit retired as an executive secretary for Region 15, Gainfield Elementary School, in Southbury, where she worked for many years. She was a loving mother and grandmother and loved her canine friends.

Her devoted son, David L. Pettit, and his wife, Karen, of Sandy Hook; two grandchildren, Kayla M. Pettit and Kyle D. Pettit, both of Sandy Hook; her sister-in-law and lifelong friend, Rose Pettit, also of Sandy Hook; and her dog survive her.

Calling hours will be on Thursday, March 2, from 4 to 6:30 pm at Carpino Funeral Home, 750 Main Street South, Southbury. A funeral service will follow at 6:30 pm.