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James S. Petronglo
Pittsgrove - On January 23rd, James Petronglo passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, after a long and valiant battle with cancer.
Jim was born on March 9th, 1956 to Joseph and Julia Petronglo. He was one of three sons and a second generation family member of a produce industry venture, along with his father, uncle, brothers, and cousins, as they worked together to run the family farm and business and become active members at the Vineland Produce Auction Block, a professional relationship that Jim would maintain from that point forward.
Jim graduated from Vineland High School in 1974, and just a few short years later,
on November 20, 1977, he married Frances Flashel, the love of his life. They built a home together and began a family in Pittsgrove, NJ. Before long, the couple was blessed with three beautiful children, James Jr., Steven, and Stephanie. Those steps were the beginning of a forty-year adventure full of love and dedication that most couples hope for but few ever achieve.
Agriculture was a part of Jim's core, and as a man of the soil, in 1978 he helped established and run J Petronglo and Sons, LLC, along with his parents, brother, and eventually his sons. In 2006, he and his brother took the reins of the family empire, operating as J & E Petronglo and Sons, LLC. Jim's business prospered, and he continued to run it with his family until the time of his passing. He was a hard-working man who put food on the table for his family and his community for four decades. His agricultural legacy will live on through his sons as they continue his work and his dream in his honor.
When he wasn't in the fields, Jim loved to spend time with his family, especially his grandchildren, Sophia and Steven Jr., who were his whole world. He always looked forward to the winter months, as it meant he could spend his days hunting with his sons and best friends in the woods and his evenings sharing laughs and making memories with them at his beloved Hunting Club.
He was an avid Philly sports fan, especially when it came to the Eagles and Flyers, and he looked forward to regularly attending games with his sons to cheer the team on together. At home, Jim liked quiet, restful evenings watching TV Land or his favorite show, Storage Wars. He was a big fan of Westerns and was recently referred to by a friend as, "The Modern Day John Wayne". He will be forever loved and forever missed as a husband, son, father, grandfather, brother, friend and farmer.
Jim is pre-deceased by his father, Joseph Petronglo, and his brother, Louis Petronglo. He is survived by his mother, Julia (Alimenti) Petronglo, wife, Frances (Flashel) Petronglo, brother Edward Petronglo (Lori), his children, James Jr., Steven (Katie), & Stephanie (Jim Bowen), his grandchildren, Sophia and Steven Jr. Petronglo, and nieces, Aimee, Jenna, and Kaitlyn Petronglo.
Funeral home visitations will be held on Sunday January 28, from 6 to 9pm and Monday January 29, from 9 to 10:15am at Rone Funeral Service, Vineland, NJ
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday January 29, at 11:00 am from Our Lady Of The Blessed Sacrament Parish- Church Of Saint Rose Of Lima, 104 Catawba Avenue, Newfield. Entombment will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Vineland. ARRANGEMENTS are under the supervision of Rone Funeral Service, 1110 East Chestnut Avenue, Vineland, NJ 08360
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: The American Cancer Society
P.O. Box 22478
Oklahoma City, OK
www.cancer.org
or
Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish
106 Catawba Ave.
Newfield, NJ 08344
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Jimmy and I were hanging out together in my dream a few nights ago . . .
Missing a Great friend.
Tom Kruysman
Friend
January 20, 2022
So sorry to hear, What a great guy ,I never once had a time when he was too busy to say hi and offer a smile. Rest in Peace my friend.
Glenn McCormick
January 29, 2018
Fran and family,
So sorry for your loss.
Janice (Marcacci) Sherman
January 29, 2018
I am very sorry for your family's loss
Denise m IEZZI
Pray for our farmers and their families
DENISE IEZZI
Neighbor
January 27, 2018
I'm so sorry for your loss Fran.
Although I am travelling and can't offer them in person, you are in my thoughts.
You're an Angel
Bob Austino
January 27, 2018
Dear Fran, Julie, Ed and Family
My sincere condolences, I was shocked to read of Jim's passing. Jim will always be in your hearts, with wonderful memories to cherish.
May God Bless You!
Kathy Malyk ,
Westpoint, IN.
January 27, 2018
Fran,Julie,Ed,and all of the family,so very sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Always remember all the good times that you shared.
Donna Reim
January 26, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss. Jim was always so calm and no matter how busy he was always found a minute or two to spend with me. He fought his battle with strength and grace. Rest in Peace.
David St. John
January 26, 2018
a loved one
January 26, 2018
Franny and family: Monica and I are deeply saddened by your loss. No words can can express how we feel right now as we too are shocked to hear this news. You guys are our family and we love you and are here for you.
Monica and Mike Lopergolo
January 26, 2018
My condolences to all. Many found memories of my years spent on Petronglo Farms, working, riding our dirt bikes, etc. Jimmy took me to school in his orange GMC pickup when he got his farmers licence so we would get home earlier to get to work on the farm. Julie and Joe always made me feel like one of the family. As we got older and busy with our careers and family lives I'm sorry Jim and I didn't stay in touch as I wish we had. He was a Great man an will remain strong in my memories. . .
Sorry I cannot make the services because of a prior commitment I will be out of town. Condolences to all again as I shed tears over the loss of a Great man.
Tom Kruysman
January 26, 2018
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