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Ernest Petrucelli Obituary
Ernest J. Petrucelli peacefully passed away on May 6th, 2016 while at Saint John Paul II Rehabilitation Center in Danbury, CT. Ernest was the third son of Lucille (Monaco) and O. Ernest Petrucelli. He was the beloved husband of Virginia (Troetti) Petrucelli, devoted father of Laura Petrucelli and Michele Petrucelli (Brett Duncan), and loving grandfather of Jacqueline, Jay, Jillian Bartimoccia and Grace and Nicholas Duncan.
Ernest was born in The Bronx, NY. He was a longtime resident of Danbury. He graduated from DeWitt Clinton High School, Manhattan College, and received his MBA from New York University. He was a member of the Army National Guard during peacetime. For over 40 Years, Ernest was a Full Professor of Business at Saint Francis College, Brooklyn, NY. Additionally, throughout his career he taught as an adjunct professor at Marist College, Saint Peter's College (NJ), Fordham University, and Western CT State University. Ernest's professional career was constantly dotted with numerous awards for his educational prowess – awarded both by institutions of higher learning and global organizations. He was very proud of being the recipient of the coveted "Professor of the Year" award. Not only was Ernest successful in the field of academia, he was also able to execute his very teachings proving his strong and prosperous business acumen in both the New York and Danbury area.
Ernest was the beloved patriarch of the Petrucelli Family. He was an intelligent, caring, devoted, family man. There was nothing he could not or would not do for his family or friends. He was multi-talented in both his academic and non-academic life. As a student of life, he was constantly learning and sharing his knowledge. His passions included classic cars, good food, travel, NY Mets baseball, advertising/marketing (his area of expertise), and of course, his family.
Respecting Ernest's wishes, a celebration of his life will take place at a later date. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, Ernest requests that donations be made in his honor to either Tails of Courage, 39 Smith Street, Danbury, CT 06810 or to the Ernest Petrucelli Scholarship fund, St. Francis College, Brooklyn, NY. To light a candle or send a condolence please visit www.danburymemorial.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Ernest Petrucelli
Rosemary McKenna
October 11, 2025
Professor Petrucelli gave you extra credit in his class if you brought bottles of Fox´s Ubet chocolate syrup for him. One year he bought Girl Scout cookies from my niece.
Robert Smith
May 5, 2025
After over fifty years since I had Professor Petrucelli in college, I still remember his Marketing classes, whether I had him during the college year or during the summer. He was truly dedicated to teaching his students.
Robert Smith ' SFC '72
May 7, 2024
I was fortunate enough to have Prof. Petrocelli at St. Francis College for three courses. One during the day session, one at night and one during the summer night classes. He really enough his stuff and was a real gentleman. Though I never worked in marketing, I always felt when dealing with my company's insureds or potential insureds who were claimants, I was using some of the skills that he taught at our beloved SFC. We know that he is in heaven with some of my other gifted professors.
John Schappert
June 23, 2018
Ernie was my professor at Fordham University in the mid 1970's. I enjoyed him as a professor and took all of my Markrting courses with him. As a person and professional he was top notch.
I am saddened to hear of his death albeit two years past and my prayers are with him and his family.God Bless you!
John Schappert
Hamilton Va ex of Westchester NY
Stanley Hader
May 17, 2016
My Deepest sympathy and prayers goes to the entire Petrucelli family.
Ernie was my College advisor when I first came to St. Francis College back in September 1992. He was my college professor for three courses 2 Marketing and Business Policies.
I worked with Ernie for four years in Accounting, Management and Computer Information Systems Department at St. Francis.
Even though I graduated back in June 1997 we became best of friends and treated each other as part of the family.
Ernie was my advisor, professor, mentor, friend, and more like a father figure in my life.
I had the previledge to keep a nearly 25 year friendship with him that he loved his family, passion for every aspect of life whether it is cooking or baseball. He was there for me and I was there for him.
He will be truly missed. I am not going to say Goodbye but instead I will see him again in Heaven.
Lynn Cappellano
May 17, 2016
Dear Laura & family so sorry for the loss of your Father may he R.I.P.
Rob Troetti
May 14, 2016
Ernie was a devoted family man who worked very hard throughout his life to provide for his family and give them opportunities and comfort. He and his family hosted huge family gatherings each year at their home for many years that gave us memories of a lifetime. He was never short on offering wisdom, advice, compliments and funny stories...he was truly a warm, smart man and will be missed.
Michellle Kimmel
May 13, 2016
So sorry to hear about your Dad, Laura! Our love and prayers are with you and all of your family!
Robert Smith
May 13, 2016
I had the distinct pleasure of being a student of Professor Petrucelli at SFC. During my first class with him, I learned he lived in Danbury and realized that during his summer evening classes, he might let us out a few minutes earlier, which he did. I still remember a lot of his thoughts on management and marketing. He was a wonderful professor and person. What a loss to future SFC students. Class of 1972
Mary Nimer
May 12, 2016
Mt thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
Maryann Porter
May 12, 2016
To the Petrucelli family~my condolences to you. I have such fond memories of Professor Petrucelli when I took his classes at Western. He was a true teacher. Almost thirty years later, I still fall back on many of the things I learned from him in my own career. My thoughts are with you but know he was highly thought of.
fjohn reinke (mc1968)
May 11, 2016
The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any mans death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.
Debbie McLachlan
May 11, 2016
Dear Petrucelli Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I was a student of Professor Petrucelli's at Western back in the 1982-1983. He was a great professor and one of the only that I remember from my college days. My husband and I have had a small business together for the past ten years. I attribute much of our success to the teachings of Prof. Petrucelli's. God bless and may he rest in peace.
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