James E. Hutchison
James E. “Pudgie” Hutchison, 86 of McMurray, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 2, 2023, in Canonsburg General Hospital.
He was born April 29, 1937, in Canonsburg a son of the late James E. and Margaret Hutchison.
Mr. Hutchison proudly served with the United States Airforce, with time in Okinawa, Japan. Prior to his retirement he was a member of Ironworkers Local #3 of Pittsburgh and worked building the “new” Canonsburg Hospital. Pudgie was an athlete in his youth, known as a football punter and kicker. He had tryouts with the Pittsburgh Steelers and had been a coach with the Canonsburg Little Gunners football team. An avid golfer, Pudgie taught golf and had been a member of the Washington Country Club.
He leaves behind his longtime companion Cordelia Caffrey of McMurray, a sister Jackie Kline of North Carolina and several nieces and nephews. Deceased in addition to his parents are three brothers, William, Terry and David Hutchison and a sister Mona Sue Kranak.
Friends and family are welcome from 2 to 5 p.m. Thursday, July 6, in Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc. Joseph P. Salandra LFD owner/supervisor 304 West Pike Street Canonsburg 724-745-8120, where a Catholic blessing service will be held at 5 p.m. Interment will be in St. Patrick Cemetery. To view or extend condolences please visit www.salandrafunerals.com.