Former Redner’s Markets executive Patrick J. “Pat” Ferguson, 82, of Macungie, passed away December 27, 2020 in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp., PA.
Ferguson was the first official employee of Redner’s Markets as he was the manager of the retailer’s Red Hill location when the late Earl “The Chief” purchased the store. During his 34 year career with the company, Ferguson (“Ferg”) served as a store manager and later as vice president of grocery, dairy, frozen purchasing. He retired in 2004.
Born in Dunmore, PA, Ferguson was the son of the late Martin and Anna (Lynott) Ferguson and step-son of the late Kathleen Ferguson. He attended Dunmore High School and served in the Pennsylvania National Guard. He was a life-member of the Hogan’s Social Club, Allentown, a past-president of the Allentown St. Patrick’s Day Parade committee, a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and a member of the Lower Macungie Lions Club. He was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Allentown.
Ferguson was the loving husband of the late Marian Ann (Maroni) Ferguson. Survivors include his children Deborah Klotz and her companion Wayne Remaley, Kathleen Ferguson, Phillip Ferguson and his wife Kim, Sean Ferguson and his wife Wendy; 15 grandchildren; and 16 greatgrandchildren with three more on the way; his sister Ann Marie “Nancy” Roscoe and sister-in-law Pauline Ferguson; numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. He was preceded in death by his son Martin, brother Bernard Ferguson and brother-in-law Walter Roscoe.
Redner’s Markets, in acknowledging Ferguson’s passing, wrote: “It is with sadness that we must say goodbye to our dear friend, Patrick Ferguson. Forever known simply as ‘Ferg’ he was Redner’s first ‘official’ employee! Throughout his 34 year career with Redner’s, Ferg touched the lives of thousands of guests as a store manager, vendors/business partners as a vice president and associates as a beloved mentor. His laughter was contagious, his love for his family/friends knew no bounds and his gift for singing was unmatched. The Redner Family forever thanks you Ferg. We are all lucky to have called you a friend and in the end. . .’You did it your way!’”
Condolences may be offered at www.jsburkholder.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to Joe’s Kids 6804 Anthony Road, Bethlehem, PA 18017.