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Michael Petitto Obituary
Irondequoit: July 3, 2008 at age 90. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Genevieve; 3 children, Carolyn (Lawrence) Shear, Robert Petitto and John Petitto, M.D. (Virginia Petitto, M.D.); 6 grandchildren and sisters-in-law, Constance Iaia and Amelia Petitto. Mike was a graduate of The University of Rochester, an employee of the U.S. Postal Service and a public accountant. He was a devoted Catholic with a strong faith in God, a member of the Knights of St. John and was involved in a number of volunteer ministries throughout his life.
Friends may call Wednesday 5-8 PM at the Dierna Funeral Home, 2309 Culver Rd. (near Norton). His Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday 10:30 AM at Peace of Christ Parrish at St. Ambrose Church. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
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Memories and Condolences
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John Iaia
July 8, 2008
To Carolyn Bobby John
Your dad was an inspiration and model of a devoted husband father and citizen. I will miss him----
To Aunt Dolly Sorry I can't be there but you are in my prayers.
Michael Cappette
July 8, 2008
To the family of Mike Petitto.
My profound condolences to the family of Mike. He was a wonderful neighbor to us, especially to my parents, really 'the salt of the earth',
Michael Cappette,
Leivadia, Cyprus
Priscilla Spence
July 7, 2008
Dear John,
I pray that the Lord will continue to provide His unwavering strength, comfort and peace for you and your family in this time of loss.
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