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Joseph PETROZZI Obituary

PETROZZI - Joseph A.
95, of Niagara Falls, NY, Founder of Capitol Cleaners and Coats for Kids, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2023. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Russell Petrozzi and Frances (LaMantia) Petrozzi. Joseph graduated from Niagara Falls High School before proudly serving his country in the U.S. Army from 1946 until his honorable discharge in 1947. On October 28, 1950, he married Grace (Chiarenza) Petrozzi at St. Joseph Church. Mrs. Petrozzi predeceased him on March 10, 2015. Joseph is survived by his children, Russell (Susan) Petrozzi and Marcia (Robert) Britton; his grandchildren, Anne (Kevin) Burgess, Katherine (Wesley) Walker, Robert Britton, Jr., Alexa Britton (Matt McCormick), Rachael (Craig) Goldenberg, and John (Lynda) Marino; great-grandchildren Joseph, Tucker, Chase, Claire, and Logan; his brother, Chuck Petrozzi, and his sisters-in-law, Mae (Late Anthony) Minicucci, Marie (late Vincent) Chiarenza and brother-in-law David (late Carol) Donato as well as nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. In addition to his wife of 64 years, he was predeceased by his siblings, John (late Joyce) Petrozzi, Marie Hackett, and Angie (late Grant) Herod; and siblings-in-law, Charles (late Mae) Chiarenza, Florence (late Anthony) Cheff, and Lawrence (late Jenny) Chiarenza. Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 11 from 2 - 6 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY, 14304 where funeral services will begin on Monday, June 12 at 9:45 AM followed by Joseph's Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM in St. Joseph's Church, 1413 Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY 14301. Entombment with Military Honors in St. Joseph Cemetery, Niagara Falls, NY. If desired, memorial offerings may be made to Niagara Hospice. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.

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Published by Buffalo News on Jun. 10, 2023.

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11

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel

2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14304

Jun

12

Funeral service

9:45 a.m.

M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel

2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14304

Jun

12

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

St. Joseph's Church

1413 Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY

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M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel

2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14304

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