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EUGENE PETRACCA Obituary

PETRACCA--Eugene. Born September 28, 1926 and died July 3, 2012. Beloved husband of Lorraine. Loving father of Eugene Jr., Lester, Michael, Carmine and the late Deborah Ann. Cherished grandfather of 12. Calling hours will be held at The Fairchild Funeral Chapel, 1570 Northern Blvd., Manhasset, NY on Thursday 3-5 and 7-9pm. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday at St Mary's RC Church in Manhasset at 10am. Entombment to follow in Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to the Deborah Petracca Memorial Scholarship Fund, Inc. C/O Lester Petracca, 25 Bonnie Heights Road, Manhasset, NY 11030.

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Published by New York Times on Jul. 4, 2012.

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Billy Petracca

September 23, 2012

My heart and prayers go out to you aunt Lorraine. I wish I could have seen him one more time before he went. But, we must all look to the good side. For he is now reunioned with Deborah. I wished I had better words to express how I feel for you and the boys.

Lori Rosenquest

July 5, 2012

All the Rosenquest family members wish to express their deepest sympathy. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time.

Cynthia Steitz

July 5, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with all of Gene's family. He was like a father to me and I will always remember him and his smile, his tears, and his skiing down Vail Mountain. My love to all of you.

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