Joseph Peter "Joe" Petrillo

Joseph “Joe” Peter Petrillo, 55, of Robert Hill Drive, North Attleboro, formerly of Henshaw Avenue, Attleboro, a loving husband, father and grandfather died Friday, June 9, 2006 at home after fighting a courageous battle for over four years with cancer. He was the beloved husband of thirty-three years of Stephanie G. (LaCroix) Petrillo.

Born in Brockton on October 5, 1950, Mr. Petrillo was a son of Guido and Pauline (Vadenais) Petrillo of Taunton. He was raised and educated in Mansfield and later Attleboro and was a graduate of Attleboro High School, Class of 1968.

Mr. Petrillo served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War in Korea from 1968 until being honorably discharged in 1970.

Joe was employed for the City of Attleboro from 1973-1988 starting as a laborer and rose through the department and reached the position of Foreman of the Water Department. After leaving the City of Attleboro in 1988, Mr. Petrillo was employed at various local construction companies. He loved outdoor work and especially landscaping. Joe landscaped on a part-time basis throughout his adult life. He was employed by Lewis Tree Service, Inc. for eight years and worked throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Mr. Petrillo later became a member of Local 223 Mass. Laborers, Boston and was proud to have worked on the construction of the Central Artery Project or the Big Dig. He was employed on the Big Dig until illness forced him to retire.

Mr. Petrillo was diagnosed with cancer in January of 2002. His fight against cancer was so strong and unselfish. Everyone who knew Joseph knew and loved his sense of humor. He always opened up with a joke to welcome you. He was always helpful and thoughtful with people; helping strangers with flat tires and helping the elderly.

Joe was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was very proud of this first grandchild and godson: Brayden.

In addition to his beloved wife, Stephanie, and parents, Guido and Pauline; Mr. Petrillo is survived by three daughters: Erica J. Petrillo of Boston, Shana L. Guarino and her husband, Joseph of Brockton and Korey E. Mello and her husband, Jason of North Providence; a grandson and god-child: Brayden Joseph Mello of North Providence: a brother: Glenn Petrillo of Attleboro; two nieces; a nephew; and many friends.

He was the brother of the late Paul Petrillo.

Family and friends are kindly invited to attend visiting hours on Tuesday, June 13, 2006 from 5 PM – 8 PM in the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck Street, Attleboro. A funeral will be conducted on Wednesday, June 14, 2006 at 9 AM from the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck Street, Attleboro. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in St. Stephen’s Church, 683 South Main Street, Attleboro celebrated by the Rev. James Morse, Pastor. Interment with full military honors from the U.S.Army stationed in Fort Drum, NY will follow in St. Stephen’s Cemetery, Attleboro.

Complementary on-line guest book for condolences and additional information may be found at: www.duffy-poule.com.