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Millie H. Petrich

1915 - 2010

Millie H. Petrich obituary, 1915-2010

BORN

1915

DIED

2010

Millie Petrich Obituary

Millie was born in San Francisco, CA on July 19, 1915 and passed away December 6, 2010 at the age of 95 in San Pedro. Her family moved to San Pedro in 1924. Millie graduated from San Pedro High School in 1933. After graduating, she went to work for the F.W. Woolworth Co. Store for several years, then later got married. She was preceded in death by her husband, Borti Sr. after 67 years of marriage. She is survived by her two sons, Borti Jr. (Terri) and Richard Petrich; five grandchildren, Krisi (Andy) Bosnich, Borti Petrich III, Melinda (Mark) Mascola, Lisa, and Angelica Petrich; five great-grandchildren, Drew, Jason, Justin, Max, and Marco; brother-in-law, Joe Petrich; sister-in-law, Mandy Petrich; and many nieces and nephews. Millie was a Den Mother in the Cub Scouts and a YMCA Mother in the YMCA Mother's Club. She was also active on the PTA school board in Dana and San Pedro High Schools and was a volunteer worker at the San Pedro Hospital for many years. Millie was presented with a Red Cross Pin for the volunteer work she did at the American Red Cross. At Millie's request a private graveside service was held at Green Hills Memorial Park. Please sign the guestbook at www.dailybreeze.com/obits. You are welcome to leave the family a message or share memories at mcnerneysmortuary.com.


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Published by Daily Breeze on Dec. 11, 2010.

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Mickey Kaliterna

December 12, 2010

Borti and Richard. My condolence to you and your families on the passing of your Mother Millie, she was a Great Lady. I have alot of memories of her when we were very young and used to hang out at your house on 20th. St, especially Saturdays when Borti would paint our car dashboards. Millie and my Mom were longtime friends as well. My thought's and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Terry Hoinsky Family

December 11, 2010

Our sincere deepest sympathy on the passing of Millie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. God bless you.

Linda Uribe(Quinlivan)

December 11, 2010

Best Wishs to the Family of Millie..I did not know her but my mother graduated with her and worked at Woolworths with her..my mother often spoke of those days they worked at Woolworths..My mother passed 7 years ago and was married to my Dad 56 years before he passed..loving thoughts for the family..sincerely Linda Uribe (Quinlivan)..Mothers name..Anita Zuanich

FRED MILLER

December 11, 2010

Borti: I am so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. May our Heavenly Father comfort you in your grief.

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