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| John R. Petrone |
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 Mr. John R. Petrone, 98, passed away with his loving family by his side on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center.
He was born in Utica, April 10, 1914, a son of Louis and Albina (Pensiero) Petrone. Educated in local schools John attended Utica Free Academy and graduated from T.R. Proctor High School. On April 29, 1934, John was united in marriage to Fortunata Marie “Nettie” Petrunti. They shared a very loving relationship and marriage for fifty-five years, until her passing on November 18, 1989.
Mr. Petrone’s work career began at Horrock-Ibbotson, where he was a machine operator and floor supervisor for twenty years. He continued his career at Doeskin Paper Co. and retired from St. Luke’s Hospital, where he was maintenance supervisor and also worked at the Oneida County Clerk’s office. Not one to sit idle, following retirement John worked in the family law firm of Petrone & Petrone and also stayed active with the Industrial Management Club and the SCORE program.
Truly the Patriarch, Grandpa Petrone was loved and admired by his family and all those he came in contact with. He was a true gentleman and always took the time to engage everyone; his presence at family gatherings will be deeply missed.
He is survived by a son, Louis S. Petrone of Key West, FL; a daughter, Joan R. McCarty of St. Petersburg, FL; a daughter-in-law, whom he loved like a daughter, Mary Lourdes (Palmieri) Petrone of Utica; his loving partner for many years, Frances Bonanza; his beloved grandchildren, John and Andrea Petrone, Beth and Dr. Mark Dente, Lori and Alan Fink, Lisa and Corey Malcolm, James Marinitti, Valerie and Joseph McGlinchey; great grandchildren, Sara, Nicole, Matthew and Michael Petrone, Samantha Dente, Andrew Fink, Robert and Alexandra Malcolm, Briana Marinitti and John Cantu and a great- great granddaughter Peyton Marie Pettigrew; a sister-in-law, Rocatel Petrone; and also many nieces and nephews. Grandpa also leaves his extended family who were very loving to him, Joseph Bonanza, Lorie and Peter Campbell, Donald and Tomasita Bonanza, Julianne Bonanza, Mike Bonanza and fiancé` Kathy Lust, Christopher and Lindsay Bonanza. He was predeceased two brothers and one sister-in-law, Maurice and Mary Petrone and Louis Petrone; three sisters and three brothers-in-law, Angeline and Frank Carbone, Fannie and Frank Garramone, Mary and Frank Geraci.
His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Church by Rev. Joseph Salerno, Pastor. Private interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Relatives and friends may call on Friday from 5-7 p.m. at The Matt Funeral Home, 700 Rutger St., corner of Mohawk St., in Utica.
The family would like to offer their deepest gratitude to Dr. Fred Talarico for his loving care of grandpa.
For directions to the funeral home, click the link above. |
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It has been with great pleasure knowing you for so many years. May you rest in peace with the Lord. You will always be remembered by that great smile, and the love you shared with family and friends
God bless.
Pete Aceto
Written by peter aceto
2012-05-10 5:56:24 AM
Fran,
I just read John's obituary and am very sorry for your loss. Knowing how close you two were and are (because love never dies) and how much you thought of him and he of you, I know you are suffering. My heart goes out to you and his family. May God comfort you in the loss of this fine gentleman. His life is an inspiration. Louise (Wrate) White
Written by Louise (Carroll) White
2012-05-10 6:08:42 PM
Fran and John's family,
I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of John. May you all take comfort in the love he gave you all. I will never forget the times John and Fran would come for dinner or coffee or just a visit with my Mom, Marge. You were all good friends to her. You all have a new Angel watching over you. Rest In Peace John.
Written by Linda Ellis
2012-05-12 8:54:09 AM
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