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Viola Petry Obituary

PETRY VIOLA, (nee Oechsle) "Vi", 84 - of Folsom, formerly of Ocean City, and Philadelphia, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2008 in the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center- Mainland Campus in Pomona, Galloway Township. She was born and raised in Philadelphia, and moved to New Jersey in her retirement to be near her children and grandchildren. Mrs. Petry was predeceased by her husband Henry J. Petry, 14 of her 15 siblings and her grandson Shawn Petry. She is survived by her daughter Viola Kirk (Phil) of Port Orange, FL, her sons Harry J. Petry (Karen) of Folsom, and Richard H. Petry (Kathleen) of Absecon; her grandchildren Michelle Kirk (Mike), Andrea Flood (Joe), Jason Petry (Tina), Matt Petry and Meagan Petry and her great grandchildren Kelsie and Justin Flood. She is also survived by her beloved sister Virginia Margerum (Al) and many loving nieces and nephews. A Memorial service will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a memorial donation be sent to the foundation of the local hospital of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to, and written condolences may be shared with the family at www.adams-perfect.com. Adam-Perfect Funeral Homes, Inc. (Northfield-Pleasantville, NJ).

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Published by The Press of Atlantic City on Sep. 16, 2008.

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Samantha Wolf

September 23, 2008

Michelle, Peachie, Richard, Harry & Family: Vi will always be remembered as "Hydra Lane's Mom-Mom." We all have great memories and will miss her. My thoughts are with you.

RHONDA SHARP

September 23, 2008

DEAR FAMILY, THE WORLD HAS TRULY LOST A GOOD ONE. ONE CANNOT THINK OF VIOLA WITHOUT SMILING. SHE ALWAYS MADE ME LAUGH. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HER BIGGER THAN LIFE PERSONALITY. SHE WILL TRULY BE MISSED. LOVE TO ALL

RHONDA, MICHAEL & JOEY

Douglas Rockafellow

September 17, 2008

Dear Rich, Kathy and Family,
Our sincere condolences and sympathy during your time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Janet and Doug

Sharon Lindsay

September 16, 2008

Dear Peachie, Michelle, & Family-

Please accept my deepest sympathy. I have such fond and warm memories of Vi.
Love,
Sharon

Donna Russo

September 16, 2008

Dear Rich - my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.

elaine sacco

September 16, 2008

My prayers and deepest sympathy go out to you, Karen, and your family

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