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Ferdinand J. Hite Jr.

Aug. 27, 1941 - May 9, 2019

Ferdinand J. “Ferdy” Hite Jr., 77, Lehigh, Fla., formerly of Newry, died Thursday, May 9, 2019, at his home after a battle with cancer.

He was born in Altoona, son of the late Ferdinand and Mary (Berrich) Hite. On Feb. 11, 1994, he was united in matrimony to Ollie Jeanette Hughes, who survives.

In addition to his wife, surviving are two sons: Tony Hite (Carrie McDonald) in Maryland and Daniel (Karen) Hite of Rochester, N.Y.; four daughters: Christine (Angelo) Infantino and Laura (Lee) Ziegler, both of Rochester, N.Y., Nina Scott and Marsha (Harold) Hall, both in Georgia; three siblings: Paul (Dianne) Hite and Rosemary (James) Fiore, both of Altoona, and Karen (Carl) Dietze of Hollidaysburg; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.

Ferdinand retired from Eastman Kodak in Rochester, N.Y., after 25 years of dedicated service. He previously was a certified mechanic and owner/operator of a trucking service.

He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends in Cape Vincent, New York and at Globe Run Rod and Gun Club in Huntingdon County, of which he was a longtime member.

Memorial Contributions in memory of Ferdy may be given to The American Cancer Society.