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Harold Petroni Obituary
Resident of Santa Clara
Feb. 15, 1938-Dec. 23, 2010
Born and raised in South San Francisco, Hal passed away December 23 after a long illness. His wife, Lynda, of 46 years; his three sons, Kenneth, Thomas and Mark; his daughter-in-laws, Molly, Rona and Brenda; nine grandchildren, and his sister, Jeanette Acosta, survive him.
He grew up in South San Francisco and attended El Camino High School where he earned an All-American title in baseball. He went on to play baseball in college and earned a degree in Economics from Santa Clara University. After graduation in 1959, he served three years in the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division and served an additional five years in the Army Reserve. Hal worked for AT&T for 31 years and after retirement, worked for ADP for an additional ten years.
Above all else he will be remembered as a family man who had an immense love for baseball, hunting and gardening. He coached for 31 years at Westside Little League in Santa Clara where he shared his excitement for the game and inspired many.
Rosary Service will be held at the Lima Family Funeral Home 466 North Winchester Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95050 on Monday Jan. 3rd from 7-9pm. Funeral service will be held on Tues., Jan. 4 at 10am at St. Justin Parish, 2655 Homestead Road, Santa Clara, CA 95051. Interment at Santa Clara Mission Cemetery.
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Memories and Condolences
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Steven Hollenbeak
January 6, 2011
I've known of Hal's friendly, hard working nature as a neighbor and childhood friend of his sons. I feel very lucky to have grown up with a role model as upstanding and patient as this community pillar... a bit of his friendly, confident and quiet demeanor will live on in my boys for sure! My best wishes and condolences to the Petroni family, and Godspeed Hal, I'll miss you.
January 5, 2011
Hal was my boss for quite a few years and I surely did miss him and many others after Western Electric closed and we all went our own wyas. He will be missed by all and may God Bless and keep you the family during this sad time. We know he has gone home to be with our heavenly father and Jesus. Terri Blackburn
Malcolm High
January 3, 2011
Hal Petroni and Westside Little League are forever bonded together. His 31 years of leadership, sportsmanship and class will be remembered by all who met him and those values will passed on to many future players. Youth sports are creators of young adults and Hal's legacy shines on forever.
Carol Vargas
January 3, 2011
I was so sorry to hear of Hal's passing. He was not only a great supervisor but a dear friend. I remember sitting on the bleachers cheering Hal and the team on at the Western Electric softball games; then going out for pizza and beer after. What a wonderful man who'll be missed by many.
With sympathy,
Stanley Drengacz
January 3, 2011
Please except my condolance on Hals passing. We worked together and played against each other in the WE 16 inch softball league. A great friend and competitor. God Bless all his family.
Bill Seger
January 3, 2011
As a Western Electric Section Chief Hal was a role model for me and many others with his ready smile and willingness to listen no matter how busy he was. His quiet confidence and insightful advice were always helpful. Bill Seger
Donald Pickman
January 3, 2011
So sorry to hear of Hal's passing. Our condolences to the Petroni family.
January 2, 2011
Dear Fanily of Hal Petroni. Please exept my condolance on Hals passing. We worked together for many years and he was a good friend and fellow worker. I know he is with the Lord today. God Bless all his family. Phil Roerig
January 2, 2011
My condolences to Hal's family. My husband Al and I worked with Hal for many years in Sunnyvale. Al also played softball on a league with him. Hal always had a smile for everyone around him.
I lost my husband in 2008 after a long illness and know what a difficult time this is for your family. My thoughts are with you.
Sherran McKim
January 2, 2011
My prayers go out to Hal's family. During our Western Electric days we played together on the WE 16" softball league and on a Sunnyvale fast pitch league. A great guy.
Bob Gibson
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