James-Petrillo-Obituary

James S. Petrillo

Newark, New Jersey

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PETRILLO - James S., of Rahway, N.J., on Friday, March 19, 2004, beloved husband of Joanne (Meade) Petrillo, loving father of James F. Petrillo, dear son of Maureen Petrillo, also survived by one brother and two sisters. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend the funeral from The...

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To you my love: Your son sits here and told me to write "I love you daddy. I miss you daddy." The days are slow and the nights are long and lonely. I remember the day I first layed eyes on you. I remember the last. The memories in between are just so special to me and to your son. We are so proud to have had you in our life there was so much more...You left us with many friends who are very dear and will keep your spirit alive . Thank you for sharing all of them with me I will cherish them as...

Dearest Joanne & Jim-Jim,

MY FAVORITE JIMMY STORY:

Back in the mid 80's, I tended bar at Pierce Street Annex. It was a fairly busy Sunday night, but the DJ was terrible and people were asking for their tabs. Jimmy walked up to the DJ and said "Kid, let me show you how this is done". In his classic Wolf Man Jack voice, he got on the microphone and said "Taking you back to 1965". He put an old Motown record on and within seconds the dance floor was packed. Every...

Joanne and family,

Please accept my deepest sympathy for Jimmy's passing.
He was one of my closest friends growing up in Medford and although many years have past, the memories of his talent and humor remain strong. Jimmy was a great person who will be missed by all.

In my thoughts and prayers,
Dick Farren

JOANNE AND FAMILY, SO SORRY TO HEAR THE NEWS OF JIMMY. HE WAS AN OLD FRIEND FROM HIGH SCHOOL. I WOULD ALWAYS ASK MY BROTHER (BOOMER) IF HE HAD HEARD FROM HIM. HE HAD A GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR AND BIG HUGE HEART. MARGIE

Joanne - We cannot find the words to express our sorrow at the loss of Jimmy. He has always held a special place in our hearts. You and little Jim are in our thoughts and prayers.
much love
Marty and Joyce Cunniff

I was devasted to hear this news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Joanne - So sorry to hear this news. Just Thursday we were in PreK together talking about how tough life can be. You and little Jimmy are in our thoughts and prayers. Bless you and keep you strong.
Joan