Allen "Al" Pingie, 68, of 10 Ash Court, Lewis Run, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at his residence, surrounded by his family.
Born May 14, 1950, in Bradford, he was a son of the late John M. and Marguerite Julia (Whitney) Pingie. He was a 1968 graduate of Bradford High School.
On March 25, 1983 in Bradford, he married Deborah (Quinn) Pingie who survives.
On September 9, 1968 he enlisted in the United States Marine Corp. and served during the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged a Corporal on September 8, 1970.
Al worked as a laborer and was a Union Bricklayer. In February of 1975 he joined the City of Bradford Professional Firefighters and worked for 33 years and retired with the rank of Captain in 1988.
Al's political career started as a Bradford Township Supervisor for 14 years, 11 years as Chairman, and he was about to complete the fourth year of his fourth term as McKean County Commissioner, the last four years as Chairman.
He was a member of the North Central Planning Development Commission, the McKean County Natural Gas Task Force, the McKean County Fair Association and the Tuna Valley Council Government having been elected President two times. He was also a member of the Italian Club, LeStella Lodge, and the Bradford Township Lions Club.
Surviving in addition to his wife Deborah of 36 years, are three sons, Andy (Christene Kaper) Pingie of Bradford, Scott Pingie of Derrick City, Jeff (Cathy) Gabel of Bradford, one daughter Jodie (Dennis Proctor) Gabel of Lewis Run, three brothers, Mark Pingie, Paul Pingie, and Jonathan "Jim" Pingie all of Bradford, two sisters, Yvonne (Mike) Grekalski and Judith Martin both of St. Louis MO, six grandchildren Sarah Pingie, Faith Pingie, Isaiah Pingie, Jessica Aloi, James Aloi, Michael Aloi, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and an Infant brother John Michael Pingie.
Friends will be received on Friday April 26, 2019, from 3:00 to 6:00 pm, at Open Arms Community Church, 1289 E Main Street, where funeral Services will held on Saturday April 27, 2019 at 10:00 am with Rev. Mike McAvoy, Pastor officiating. Members of the United States Marine Corp. will present the United States Flag after the service. Burial will be in Willow Dale Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Memorials contributions if desired, may be made to Care for Children, 723 East Main St., Bradford, or Open Arms Church, or a charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com