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ROBERT J. PETRO

1945 - 2016

ROBERT J. PETRO obituary, 1945-2016, Shelton, CT

BORN

1945

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Riverview Funeral Home - Shelton

390 River Road

Shelton, Connecticut

ROBERT PETRO Obituary

PETRO, ROBERT J. Robert J. Petro, age 70, of Shelton entered into rest on Sunday June 12, 2016 in the VA Medical Center in West Haven. He is the devoted husband of 45 years to Kathleen (Sheehy) Petro. Bob was born in Derby on August 22, 1945, son of the late Michael and Gertrude (Bablanka) Petro, and has been lifelong Shelton resident. He was an Alumni of St. Joseph Grammar School and a member of Shelton High School Class of 1963. He served in the US Air Force during Vietnam War. Bob was employed for 25 years at UPS, upon his retirement Bob became the owner and operator of Lione Distributors in Stamford for many years. He loved gardening, flea markets, record shows, listening to jazz music, the outdoors and was an avid NY Yankees Fan. Bob is the beloved father of Maureen Petro, and Kerry Pawlyk and her husband David, and the cherished grandfather of Brandon Pawlyk. Bob’s family would like to Thank the Physicians and Staff of the West Haven VA. Medical Center and Hewitt Memorial Hospital for the exceptional care. Friends may greet his family on Thursday from 4 to 7 PM in the Riverview Funeral Home 390 River Road Shelton. On Friday his funeral procession will leave the funeral home at 9:45 AM for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM in St. Joseph Church Shelton followed by full military honors. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at www.cff.org. Please offer online condolences to his family at www.riverviewfh.com

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Published by The New Haven Register from Jun. 13 to Jun. 14, 2016.

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June 21, 2016

My sympathy to the Family My Mom was Matilda(Bablonka) Coughlin She was originally from the Shelton area Beatrice(Coughlin)Pasciuti I live in New Rochelle New York

Joe and Jean Bablonka

June 18, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Bob always felt more like a brother than a cousin.

Jon Wolter

June 18, 2016

Thinking of you Ker, Maur, & Kath! Bob was "The man!" Love you!!

Jon Wolter

June 18, 2016

Bob... you are still here with us in spirit! Except on Sundays when your at the record show. The heavens and angels are Jam'in Jazz today for you Bob! *All my love to you Ker, Maur, & Kath!

Roberto Santos

June 16, 2016

To the Petro Family, my wholehearted condolences. To the soul of Robert, thank you for your continued tenacity and motivation to sustain life, and for continuing to educate me on the importance of taking care of the men and women that have served their country. I will never forget you and your motivation for sustainment will live with me forever. Rest in peace my friend and comrade.

June 15, 2016

Kathy, Maureen & Kerry

Bob was a good friend for a long time. We will always remember all the time he would stop by our house and have cheese and wine with us. The talks about our gardens, hot peppers, Sal's and always making plans to go to one of his places he would pick out. He was a great guy and we will miss him. Who is going to take our Christmas picture's now.

Joe & Sharon Todice

June 15, 2016

Kathy,Maureen and Kerry,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.I will never forget the good times and the laughs Bob and I had together.
-Barbara and Red Gorman

George Quadretti

June 14, 2016

Kathy and family,
Thoughts and prayers are with Bob and you all. He was a great guy and I always will treasure the past time I was able to spend with him.

June 14, 2016

Kathy & Family,

Sending my sympathy to you. Bob fought a tough battle for a while. May he rest in peace. Sorry I cannot attend.

Jo-Ann Pavone

Al Blackman

June 14, 2016

True friends are forever--I'll miss you Bob!

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Riverview Funeral Home - Shelton

390 River Road, Shelton, CT 06484

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17

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

St. Joseph Church

Shelton, CT

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390 River Road, Shelton, CT 06484

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