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Robert Petrella Obituary
AGE: 69 • Long Branch
Robert John Petrella, age 69 of Long Branch, died peacefully surrounded by his family at home on Monday, August 4, 2014. Mr. Petrella was a graduate of Rutgers University in New Brunswick and a Lamba Chi Alpha fraternity brother. He was the Vice President of Sales at Institutional Research Sales in New York City. Mr. Petrella served honorably as Captain in the U.S. Marines during the Vietnam War and was a recipient of 2 Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star for valor. He remained in close friendships with his fraternity brothers and fellow Marines. Born in Philadelphia, PA he had lived in Havertown, PA before moving to Long Branch in 1961.
He was predeceased by his parents, Renato and Helen Petrella. Surviving are his loving wife Lois Ann Petrella; two daughters, Sari Ann Feltman and Marni Jill Feltman; his brother, Kenneth M. Petrella; his sister, Janice Petrella Walsh and her husband Nicholas; 3 grandchildren, Haley, Kyle and Michael and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 7, 2014, from 4-8 pm at the Damiano Funeral Home, 191 Franklin Ave., (corner of Third Ave.), Long Branch. Funeral Friday, 10:00 am at the funeral home with the Service to begin at 10:30 am. Entombment will follow at Woodbine Mausoleum in Oceanport. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are requested to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517. Topeka, KS 66675-8517. The family invites you to leave a condolence at www.damianofuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Petrella
Ken Howley
May 22, 2020
I worked for Bob at New York Telephone in the 79's a great boss and friend
Brian Flynn
July 30, 2019
Well Bobby I will forever miss you, I put you right in my prayers every night along with Chet, Roddy and my own family members. I look at your picture and I'll always remember that GREAT smile. Some day we will see each other again if I'm a good boy. Say hello to Chet ,Roddy and my father John and my brother's John and Kevin. RIP my FRIEND.
John Fowler
November 21, 2017
To Bob's Family, Bob was a special friend. He and I were classmates at Rutgers and through different channels joined the Marine Corps and met in a special way. I was in Basic School as a newly minted Officer. Bob came by to wish me all the best and to let m know that I was also special after he came back from Vietnam . I will never forget that meeting and how I look up to Bob. Semper Fi, what a great Marine and a great person. To the Petrella family, you were lucky, you had one of the best, John Fowler, USMC (R), Rutgers Class of 1966
Brian Flynn
August 8, 2014
Bobby I go back a long time with you, from the restaurants in Sea Bright, Red Bank and the Highlands to your stay with me in Malibu. I always loved you Bobby. R.I.P. MY FRIEND.
August 7, 2014
August 6, 2014
Rob&Eileen Cuskaden
August 6, 2014
Our very deepest sympathy, Lois and family, on the passing of our very dear friend, Bobby. He was an altogether great guy with a big, big heart and we will forever remember our times together.
He passed on my birthday and i will always on that day to raise a glass of red wine and toast to Bobby P., thanking him for being a part of my life. Semper Fi Marine.
August 6, 2014
Bobby & Lois...April 6, 2014
Dennis Scialli
August 6, 2014
In Italian, one would say that Bobby was..."UN VERO PERSONAGGIO" or loosely translated "a real character."
Bob was a lover of life and his family, friends, and dogs meant the world to him. I've known Bobby going all the back to the 1960's and the good old Surfside Beach Club days in West End, NJ. He was a great friend and one of the most generous people I have ever known. Now, he and his old buddy (my cousin Gerard Russoniello) are together again, and I have a feeling that somewhere in the Universe there is a great big party going on! Thanks for the memories my brother...I will miss you dearly. My deepest sympathy to Lois, Janis and the Petrella family.
Anita Lepis Burke
August 6, 2014
Much sympathy to the family of our, "Old Locker Boy", and True American Hero, Bob.
Cathy & Howie Blumenthal
August 6, 2014
Rest in peace. No more suffering.
August 6, 2014
bobby was the best of the best rip. bud scialli
Rebecca Levin
August 5, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
August 5, 2014
To Janice and family: My sincere condolences to you and your family for the loss of your brother Bobby. I didn't really know him very well but I remember all the wonderful times my cousins Gerard Russoniello and Dennis Scialli spoke about with their friend. Now he and Gerard will be telling stories in heaven. May he rest in peace and may you and your family find strength in the many happy days you shared.
Anita Russoniello DeRosa
Stephen Filippone Jr
August 5, 2014
Cousin Bobby was a great guy and excellent host especially with the 'Tutti Cugini' parties. He was a favorite of my dad and very funny. I'm sorry I missed the last few reunions. May he rest in peace.
Bob Schultz
August 5, 2014
One fine guy
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