LEON TRIVITS


Leon F. Trivits

Age 99, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 16, 2009, at the Methodist Manor House in Seaford where he resided.

Born March 28, 1910 on the family farm in Cannon, DE, he was the son of the late Charles E. Trivits, mother, Anna Priestly Trivits and stepmother, Bertha Workman Trivits. He had 17 brothers and sisters. Leon was well known in the Seaford area where he owned and operated a feed and poultry business for many years. He served as Manager of the Seaford branch of Wilmington Trust from 1960 to 1970. Leon was very active in community service. He was a member of the Seaford Kiwanis Club since 1950, a member of the Nanticoke Memorial Hospital Board since 1950. He served on the Delaware Industrial Accident board, where he was chairman for seven years. He also served on the board of the Delaware State Hospital for 5 years. He was a member of the Seaford Golf & Country Club, playing his favorite sport of golf. He spent much time watching and cheering on the Phillies. Perhaps Leon was best known for his active role in the Delaware Republican Party. In fact, he was often referred to as the #1 Republican for the State of Delaware. He served in the state legislature as representative for the 39th district. During his term in Dover, he served as chairman on the appropriations committee and revised statues committee. He had the distinct honor in December of 1984 to cast one of the three presidential electoral votes for the state of Delaware in the old state house in Dover.

Leon was preceded in death by his beloved wife of more than 50 years, Ethel Short Trivits and a son, William Lee Trivits who was killed in a tragic auto accident in 1957. Also preceding him were 9 brothers, Edgar, Oscar, Ralph, Webster, Robert, George, Lewis, Richard and Alfred; 6 sisters, Marble Farrow, Emma Alford, Catherine Conaway, Gladys Draper, Violet Hare, and Nancy Marie Roxburgh. Leon is survived by 2 brothers, Francis (PT) Trivits of Seaford and Ray W. Trivits, wife Gloria Johnson Trivits of Greenwood and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be on Wednesday, October 21, at 2 pm, at St. John's United Methodist Church, Pine & Poplar Sts, Seaford. Friends may call at the CRANSTON FUNERAL HOME, 300 Shipley, Seaford on Tuesday evening from 6-8 pm, and at church on Wednesday from 1-2 pm. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, Leon has requested donations may be made to St. John's United Methodist Church, PO Box 299, Seaford, DE 19973; or VITAS Hospice of Delaware, 100 Commerce Dr, Christiana Corp. Ctr. #302, Newark, DE 19713.



[published 10/19/2009]

LEON TRIVITS


Leon F. Trivits

Age 99, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 16, 2009, at the Methodist Manor House in Seaford where he resided.

Born March 28, 1910 on the family farm in Cannon, DE, he was the son of the late Charles E. Trivits, mother, Anna Priestly Trivits and stepmother, Bertha Workman Trivits. He had 17 brothers and sisters. Leon was well known in the Seaford area where he owned and operated a feed and poultry business for many years. He served as Manager of the Seaford branch of Wilmington Trust from 1960 to 1970. Leon was very active in community service. He was a member of the Seaford Kiwanis Club since 1950, a member of the Nanticoke Memorial Hospital Board since 1950. He served on the Delaware Industrial Accident board, where he was chairman for seven years. He also served on the board of the Delaware State Hospital for 5 years. He was a member of the Seaford Golf & Country Club, playing his favorite sport of golf. He spent much time watching and cheering on the Phillies. Perhaps Leon was best known for his active role in the Delaware Republican Party. In fact, he was often referred to as the #1 Republican for the State of Delaware. He served in the state legislature as representative for the 39th district. During his term in Dover, he served as chairman on the appropriations committee and revised statues committee. He had the distinct honor in December of 1984 to cast one of the three presidential electoral votes for the state of Delaware in the old state house in Dover.

Leon was preceded in death by his beloved wife of more than 50 years, Ethel Short Trivits and a son, William Lee Trivits who was killed in a tragic auto accident in 1957. Also preceding him were 9 brothers, Edgar, Oscar, Ralph, Webster, Robert, George, Lewis, Richard and Alfred; 6 sisters, Marble Farrow, Emma Alford, Catherine Conaway, Gladys Draper, Violet Hare, and Nancy Marie Roxburgh. Leon is survived by 2 brothers, Francis (PT) Trivits of Seaford and Ray W. Trivits, wife Gloria Johnson Trivits of Greenwood and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be on Wednesday, October 21, at 2 pm, at St. John's United Methodist Church, Pine & Poplar Sts, Seaford. Friends may call at the CRANSTON FUNERAL HOME, 300 Shipley, Seaford on Tuesday evening from 6-8 pm, and at church on Wednesday from 1-2 pm. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, Leon has requested donations may be made to St. John's United Methodist Church, PO Box 299, Seaford, DE 19973; or VITAS Hospice of Delaware, 100 Commerce Dr, Christiana Corp. Ctr. #302, Newark, DE 19713.



[published 10/19/2009]