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William Joseph (W.J. Petraglia), beloved husband of the late Virginia (Ginny) Petraglia (2002), nee Meehan, married for 52 years. Loving father of the late William Meehan (Bill) Petraglia (2010). William Petraglia is survived by his loving daughter Patricia Petraglia of Dover, MA and loving son Michael (Mike) Petraglia of Lincoln, MA, son-in-law Carl Yankowski, daughter-in-law Henrietta Petraglia, nee Smallwood, of Loveland, OH. William J. Petraglia was also the very loving grandfather of Janie Carlson Petraglia and Emma Carlson Petraglia of Lincoln, MA. William J. Petraglia was a graduate of Manhattan College Civil Engineering (1949) and a U.S. Naval Lieutenant serving in World War II (1944-45) and Korea (1950-51). He was a dedicated executive at Procter & Gamble (1953-1987). William proudly called Cincinnati home (Oct. 1965-Jan. 2014), and was an active member of the Kenwood, Heitmeyer Farms and Sycamore Township communities and a loyal St. Vincent Ferrer parishioner. William leaves numerous family and friends to cherish his memory. William passed away in the early morning of August 29, 2015 at the age of 90 at his residence in Wellesley, MA. A memorial mass will be held at St. John the Evangelist Church in Wellesley, MA on Friday, Sept. 11, 2015 at 10 a.m. Memorial donations, in lieu of flowers, may be directed in his loving honor to The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, 875 N. Randolph Street, Rm 225, Arlington, VA 22203.

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Published by The Cincinnati Enquirer on Sep. 9, 2015.

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Jo Ann Bogacki

September 3, 2021

Alwayss in my heart. You were one in a million. You are truly missed

Gayla Hittner

September 26, 2015

I am so sad to hear about your dad. I'll always remember Bill for his bright eyes, quick wit and kindness. He was a brilliant man and very thoughtful. Sending a prayer.
Love,
Gay Hittner, Cincinnati, Oh

Karin Carlson

September 10, 2015

We are so sorry for your loss. Bill was an amazing person, and he will be missed.

Jo Ann Bogacki

September 9, 2015

Uncle Bill, you were an amazing man. So full of life, so caring..never an unkind word for anyone.
You always brought joy to those around you, always a smile on your face. So much love in your heart,
I treasure every memory I have of you and will always hold them in my heart.

God looked around his garden and found an empty place
He then looked down upon the Earth and saw your tired face
He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest
With the help of his angels they flew you to your heavenly place
Gods garden must be beautiful, he always takes the best

fjohn reinke (mc1968)

September 9, 2015

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.

Tony Beretto

September 9, 2015

Mike,
I'm so sorry to read about the passing of your dad. I will pray for him always.
God Bless.
Tony Beretto

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