Warren Josef Pendergast

October 08, 1930 - February 26, 2011

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Obituary For Warren Josef Pendergast

Warren Josef ('Pop') Pendergast, 80, died suddenly on Saturday, February 26, at his home in Wake Forest. He is the beloved husband of Diana and the father of Warren Jr. (Joe), Kenneth, and Karl.

Going into detail of who Pop was in this small space cannot do him justice. In short, he was rebel and a scrapper in his early days, and a man who cared deeply for his family later on. He was a creator of many things architectural and beautiful, a man afraid of nothing, an inventor, a researcher, a fixer, a tinkerer, a reader, a dog lover, a planter and a grower, a chatter and a talker, and a man friendly to absolutely all who were open to his take-your-time pace and uniquely thoughtful demeanor. He will be greatly missed. In addition to his wife and sons, he is mourned by his sister, Carole Fickert, from Easthampton MA, his brother-in-law and sister-in-law Alan and Louise Small, from Naples FL, his grandchildren Alyssa, Mason, Colin, Evan, Ryan, Justin, and Owen, and his many nephews, nieces, and friends.

The family is happy to receive relatives and friends after 5:00 pm at Joe and Sharon's house (11509 Pacesferry Dr., Raleigh) on Friday evening March 4th for a casual dinner on the evening before the memorial service, and also for a post memorial service dinner at their house on Saturday immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to The Arbor Foundation, 100 Arbor Ave., Nebraska City, NE, 68410; by calling 1-888-448-7337; or visiting www.arborday.org/shopping/tictim/TIMSample.cfm.

Accomodations for family and friends:

Marriott Crabtree Valley - 919-781-7000; www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/rdunc-raleigh-marriott-crabtree-valley

Courtyard Marriott Crabtree Valley - 919-782-6868; www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/rducy-courtyard-raleigh-crabtree-valley

Courtyard Marriott Triangle Town Center - 919-645-0088; www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/rdunt-courtyard-raleigh-north-triangle-town-center

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  • September 01, 2020

    Forde, Baldeh, Pullum Families

    Dearest Karl, Lisa and Pendergast Family, though we did not get a chance to know Warren, he sounds like an amazing person that will leave a lasting impression along with cherished memories. We know he was an important part of your lives and others, wish we could be with you now. Sending our love, Aunt Susie, Jon, Denise, Buwa, Andrew and Aryll

  • September 01, 2020

    Saulius & Betty Ploplys

    Dear Diana, We would like to thank you and Warren for giving our family ... Karl. Your family life and nurturing must have been wonderful in order to raise such a treasured son-in-law. Warren's sense of adventure, analytical mind, and human decency were a priceless inheritance passed on to Karl and his brothers. With our sincere condolences to the entire family, Saul and Betty

  • September 01, 2020

    Ed Mayer

    I am so sorry Dianna. Not only for you and your family, but also for me. He was a great friend. Ed

  • September 01, 2020

    Bob and Sarah Sherman

    We are truly sorry Diana and the entire Pendergast family have lost a special man. One can see Warren's strengths in his boys. Warren's time with each of them, nurturing and sharing his vast knowledge in so many areas, assured that his legacy has made them equally special in their individual families and in society. We will all miss him.

  • September 01, 2020

    Ron and Lina Hamilton

    We are sorry to hear of the sudden loss to your family. We are thinking of you at this time. May you find comfort and strength in each other.

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