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    Peter Hearn

    May 15, 1933 - May 20, 2017

    Peter Hearn of Center City Phila., died peacefully at home on Sat. May 20th, 2017 at age 84. He was Chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Association, 1989; Partner in Pepper Hamilton LLC 1968-96; Candidate for mayor, 1991; private attorney at law 1997-2016; co-chair Free Library of Philadelphia capital campaign 1995-1997; Trustee of Philadelphia Foundation 1980-1990; Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers; and an active member of Christ Church, Philadelphia. He served in the U.S. Army Artillery active duty from 1956-58, attaining rank of Second and First Lieutenant; graduate of Univ. of Pennsylvania Law School, 1961 and Cornell AB 1956. He is the beloved husband of Gail Walker Hearn and devoted father of Caroline Nairn(Alan), Elizabeth Hearn Harrison(Tim), David(Kaoru) and Josephine Wilson(Robert); also survived by 7 grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren and his former wife, Anne Hearn. His Memorial Service will be held on Sat. May 27th. at 10 AM in Christ Church, 20 N. American St., Phila., PA 19106. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to either Christ Church New Organ Fund or Friends of the Wanamker Organ.

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