Francis Walter Pedrotty

Pedrotty III Francis Walter Surrounded by his family, Francis Walter Pedrotty III returned to his eternal home on September 24, 2022. Also known as "Skeeter/Skeets/Skeet" by his large family, Frank by his colleagues and friends and Habibi by his beloved caretaker, Lily, he will be sorely missed by many. Born in Philadelphia on March 3, 1949, the oldest child of Francis Walter Pedrotty, Jr. and Veronica Burke Pedrotty's 8 kids, he is preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Noel, and brother, Leo. He is survived by brothers, John and Terry, and sisters, Colleen Miele, Ronnie Beth Stanley and Christine Brown. He was also preceded in death by his parents-in-law, Carl and Jane Grace, who adored him. He deeply loved his wife, Barbara Grace Pedrotty and 4 children, Carla Elizabeth Grace (Carly), Daniel Francis (Danny), Rebecca Jane (Becky) and Matthew Nicholas (Matt) with understanding, commitment and complete dedication. He was a loving father-in-law to Kevin Conlon, Sally George Pedrotty, John Cowen and Ryan Pedrotty. He was proud Poppop to 8 lucky grandkids, Makayla and Mariah Pedrotty, Caleb, Gracie Lu and Lane Cowen and George, Frankie and Tommy Pedrotty. He was a passionate, brilliant, hard-working man of integrity and extraordinary talents but by far his most powerful was how he loved. He was radically accepting, forgiving, understanding and loved in deed. When he made mistakes, he humbly made amends. He loved how we all want to love and be loved. We are comforted that he is at peace, but our worlds will never be the same without the physical presence of his love and wisdom. We are beyond lucky to have been his. A Memorial Service will be held October 8, 2022 at 11 A.M., at St. Giles Presbyterian Church, 5200 Grove Ave, Richmond, VA 23226. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Skeeter/Frank/Poppop may be made to stayrva.org or ourmilitarykids.org.