Name: Clair Chubby Rutt, 77 of Palmer Twp. passed away peacefully Friday, January 22, 2010 in Gracedale .

Born: Chubby was born August 27th, 1932 in Easton, a son of the late Garfield and Elizabeth Pysher Rutt.

Personal: He was the proprietor of the Chubbys Stores in Easton for decades, and also worked for Ingersoll Rand in Phillipsburg before retiring in 2000. He was a graduate of Easton High School class of 1951.

Memberships: Chubby was a life member of the FLEAS Club in Easton.

Survivors: He is survived by his wife the former Nancy Ciccarelli with whom he celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary on October 7th, 2009. In addition to his wife he is survived by his sons David of San Diego, CA, Barry and his wife Denise of Palmer Twp.; a daughter Vicky Behn and her husband David of Palmer Twp.; sisters Vivian Richetta and Velda Noto both of Wilson Borough; grandchildren Sara and Katy Behn, Chad Sportelli, Cory and Tyler Rutt. A brother Richard Rutt preceded him in death.

Services: Calling hours will be held Tuesday from 6-8 pm and also Wednesday 9am until the time of service at 10 am in the Morello Funeral Home Inc 3720 Nicholas St. (Palmer Twp) Easton, PA. Interment will be in Gethsemane Cemetery Palmer Twp.

Memorial Contributions: In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Judes Childrens Research Hospital 501 St. Judes Place Memphis TN 38105 or online at WWW.StJude.org or to the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House 3925 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19104-3110 or online at WWW.Philarmh.org