He was born March 14, 1950 in Harrisburg, son of the late Helen (Kerns) and Martin Pavelic, Sr.
He was a graduate of West Chester University of Pennsylvania and proud inductee to the WCU Football Hall of Fame.
Prior to retirement, he was the Director of Health and Physical Education at Bishop McDevitt High School in Harrisburg, PA.
He enjoyed working out at the Harrisburg Area YMCA, cycling, Friday night “crab parties” with friends, telling stories about the days of Salesianum, and vacationing at the Delaware beaches. Known as “Mr. Safety”, he always made sure people wore their helmets, seatbelts, and looked both ways before crossing the street. He truly cared, and wanted everybody to be safe. He also loved teaching and coaching at McDevitt. After retirement, running into and keeping in contact with former students always brightened his day. Above all, he loved spending time with family, his children and grandchildren.
Survived by his wife of 43 years Nancy (Cramer) Pavelic, of Camp Hill, sons, Martin T. Pavelic III (Julie) and Michael Pavelic (Katie), Grandchildren, Roman, Camila, Wyatt, and Martin T. Pavelic IV, Sisters Stephanie, Leila and Brother Peter.
Funeral service will be private at the conveniences of the family. A “Celebration of Life” will be held at a date to be determined.
In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to West Chester University Foundation, in memory of Martin T. Pavelic Jr.. Please make checks payable to WCU Foundation, Memo: In Memory of Martin T. Pavelic Jr, and mail to 202 Carter Drive, West Chester, PA 19382. A scholarship will be set up in his name.
