Obituaries

Legendary Central Bucks West Football Coach Passes Away At 76

Mi​ke Pettine Sr. died suddenly Friday at the age of 76.

Legendary Central Bucks West football coach Mike Pettine Sr. died Friday at the age of 76.

Pettine, who was a coach at Central Bucks West for more than three decades, died suddenly, according to reports.

The Philadelphia Inquirer reported Pettine suffered a fatal heart attack while golfing with friends near his winter home in Florida.

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As coach, Pettine had a record of 326-42-4 in 33 seasons and led the team to four PIAA state titles, according to the Inquirer. He also enjoyed a 55-game winning streak in the 80s.

Information on services was not available as of Monday morning.

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