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Anthony Petitt Obituary
SPRINGFIELD - Anthony "Tony" Ray Petitt, 51, of Springfield passed away Monday, March 30, 2009, at 2:01 a.m. at his residence.
He was born Oct. 26, 1957.
Tony was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Kay Petitt.
He is survived by his ex-wife, Gloria Petitt of Springfield; daughters, Kim Hussey of Springfield and Nicole Haas and husband Cory Haas of Belleville; sister, Connie and husband
Rodger Diehl; brothers, Bobby Pettit and wife Rhonda Pettit, both of Springfield, Dennis Petitt of Springfield, Gregory Pettit and wife Vicky Petitt, both of Springfield, Troy Petitt and companion, Benita Goldsberry, both of Springfield; four grandchildren, Aaron Solomon, Kayla Hussey and Jaiden and Alaina Haas, all of Springfield; and many nieces and nephews.
Tony was a professional horse trainer and roofer with many trades. He enjoyed boxing, fishing and bull riding in which he received many awards. He won first place championship in the 1975 State High School Rodeo Association in bareback riding, representing Williamsville High School.
Tony will be missed and loved by all that knew him.
A memorial gathering will be held 4-6 p.m. Friday, April 3, 2009, at Ellinger-Kunz & Park Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 530 N. Fifth St. A memorial service will be at 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
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DRAKE SISTI
April 23, 2009
WHATS UP BRO!! BEST DUDE YOU WILL EVER MEET. U WILL BE MISSED
Gary Spence
April 19, 2009
I have already entered my comment, however I am so impressed with the number and words of all the friends writing in I wanted to say something else. I now know why I still have such favorable memories from the 50's of the Petitt family, it is so obvious in all the writings. Is Tony's father "Bob?" still alive?
B. Nyberg
April 18, 2009
God Bless your family in this time of sorrow and grief.
Tammy L. Landreth
April 16, 2009
Tony Petitt is a name that will forever find it's way to my tongue and will always bring a smile to my face. A lifetime of memories will always keep him close at heart. Heaven sure is filling up fast with the funniest and rowdiest of Springfield's rebels....Love you always Ton~ slug Brian first and then hug him for me when you meet up with him up there....You will never be forgotten. Mwuah...And , of course, I send my deepest sympathy and regret to all those who are touched by this monumental loss. It's a pain I am all too familiar with myself. God Bless.
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Pat (Lee) Thompson
April 14, 2009
To Greg and family,
I am sorry about your loss. My sister, Kathy, passed away in 1984. She was in Tony's class I believe. I know the pain of losing a sibling too early in life and my prayers are with you all.
Marla Hornstein
April 13, 2009
To the Petitt Family,
I am so sorry for your loss! Tony was such an awesome person! Always the first to lend a helping hand! If Tony was in a room there was always lots of laughter! He is with the rest of the "rebel rousing" souls that have gone on before and who's spirts will never die!
April 13, 2009
Troy
Rememeber & treasure the Happy Thoughts
Margaret
Kim Foster
April 11, 2009
Nikki, Gloria, and Kim
I am very sorry for your loss. I really don't know what to say because I never did meet your dad but I am sure he was a great guy by reading all these. I will be here if you need me. Love Ya
Joe Sommer
April 8, 2009
Tony was a good friend of mine , like family. His Daughter Kim is like a sister to me and we had a lot of great times together i'll never forget.Tony was greatly liked and will always be missed, but im sure his spirit is still here with us all as we know Tony never wanted to leave. Love you Bro youll be deeply missed.
Stephen Cowman
April 8, 2009
May the memories you all shared bring you comfort. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Clay Cockerill
April 7, 2009
To the Petitt family,
Tony was a good guy and my friend. Deepest sympathies to you all.
Juliana Umstatd
April 6, 2009
Troy, Banita and families:
One day when you least expect it, something will bring a memory of your loved one to mind... In that moment you'll know that a link remains, a bridge from the past to the future... and that the person you loved, in someway lives on forever.
How wonderful that we will all be together again someday. May God's peace be with you and yours.
Julie Umstattd, AZ.
Bob and Diana Meacham's sister
April 5, 2009
Bob
Sorry for your loss.We are all thinking of you and your family at this sad time in your life.
Otto,Jacki,and all your friends in Heron Lake Mn
CRYSTAL PAGE
April 5, 2009
To the Petitt family.I'm sorry for your loss.I know from my loss that there are really no words to say.Just know that he's in a better place now with other loved friend's and family that have passed.I know back in the day our family was so close,and now were so torn apart with all these losses in our lives and all the tragedy,s just remember LOVE LIVES ON.
Phil Watson
April 4, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. Tony was truly a unique person. I remember a lot of fun times with Tony and his brothers. He will be truly missed by all who knew him....He will be in my prayers.
David Little
April 4, 2009
To the Pettit family. I'm very sorry to hear about Tony. I knew him doing my boxing years with Dikes boxing team in Springfield, IL. His Dad was my trainer Bob Pettit. I have many good memories of Tony Pettit and Dennis Pettit we use to travel on the road a lot in different towns and different States. Tony was only about 9 or 10 years old at the time but when we didn't go out of State his Dad would bring him along sometime. Plus he use to come to the gym a lot he also would box my little brother Gearld Johnson and after the fight people would throw money in the ring for them.
Brian Offenberger
April 4, 2009
RIP Tony...I'm glad I got to know you and spend some time with you in the journey through life.
Curt Sapp
April 4, 2009
As a fellow Android, I will miss my friend Tony. He always watched out for me and was one of the funnest people I've ever met. I loved that wild indian. My heart goes out to his family and all that loved him.
Teresa Richno
April 4, 2009
I am so sorry to hear about Tony, I wish that I would of kept in contact with him so I could of seen him when ever I came home to visit, because when your around Tony you will always have fun. He was loved...
melissa price-king
April 3, 2009
What a cool guy, just like all the girls in hi school, I had a major crush on Tony. His brother Bob coon hunted with my dad (Don Price) and my husband (Dean King). Dean met an untimely end, much the same as Tony, I know how it hurts, but have to assume everyone "up there" is OK now. Tony was known for his great smile and being a "good friend", what more can you say about the guy. He will be greatly missed. I want the family to know I am feeling for "all" of them. They are all in my thoughts, Dennis, especially. Who needs prayers more than he?
RUSTY & DEBBIE WAKE
April 3, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
JEFF & GAIL BURGE
April 3, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Bobby & Jana Clark
April 3, 2009
Tony will be missed by all, he was a free spirit and had a smile that could light up a room and an enormous heart. There are no words to say how sorry we are. Our hearts goes out to the whole Petitt family. His memory will live on in your hearts forever. Im' sure Tony & Twig will have there own "roundtable" in heaven together.
Christine Homer
April 3, 2009
Petitt Famliy
May deepest sympathy, I was so sorry to hear about Tony. May he live on forever in your hearts. He will truly be missed.
Cricket
Ed Stuemke
April 3, 2009
Tony and me went hunting and fishing and had a lot of good times .I will sure miss my good friend
Greg, you might recognize this place. It's an old farm house near Sadorus.
April 2, 2009
Joe Williams
April 2, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at the losss of your loved one. I have fond memeories of Tony, Bobby, Denny Greg, and I boxing for the Springfield Boxing Team. Your Dad trained us, he was like a father to me and you all were like brothers to me. I could always depend on you. Tony will be missed. I pray for the peace which passes understanding, for the family.
Denise Robison-Holmes
April 2, 2009
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you in your time of grief. I have had a crush on Tony since the poolhall days (and always did even though I have not seen him for years). He was a wonderful person and I have a lot of fond memories of him in my heart.
Jim Spence
April 2, 2009
Of all the stories I tell my students, the Legends and Parables I tell of Tony and Andrew, Illinois are by far their favorites. He was such a character. His whole family is in my thoughts.
RONALD ALEXANDER
April 2, 2009
I HUNG OUT AND EVEN FOUGHT TONY IN THE RING IN 1997! HE WILL BE MISSED ALOT!! BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN! WE HAD OUR UPS AND DOWNS BUT WERE ALWAYS FRIENDS! YOUR FAMILY WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS!
The Cody Family
April 2, 2009
Your loved one has left behind a thousand moments that will live in your heart forever... Please know, at this difficult time, that you are in so many thoughts and prayers. Thinking of You
Dave & Rhonda Kunz
April 2, 2009
I was just telling my daughter and grandson about how Tony was in track at school and how I loved to watch him jump the high pole. Then he went into breaking horses and ponies. It was always a laugh when we would see him passing by . We will miss seeing him around.
Jimmy and Angel Hatfield
April 2, 2009
Troy and family,
We are keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Always know your brother will always be with you and lives on in your memories.Its at moments like these we need to keep our faith in God for he has a purpose for everything that happens to us and it might seem hard but know he is carrying you right as this very moment.
April 2, 2009
Bobby,
My sympathy to you and your family. I only remember Tony as a cute little baby when we were young kids. Nothing but fond memories of you and all the time spent with your family growing up. My prayers are with all of you at this sad time.
Sharon Biesenthal-Goodwin
Tammy Truax
April 2, 2009
Our deepest sympathy to the entire pettit family, you are in our prayers. May god hold you and heal you at this time. hold on to your memories they will get you through. Tony was a trail blazer.
Niki Jones
April 2, 2009
I just want everyone to know how thankful I am for Tony and Gloria. They gave me the most wonderful friend that anyone could ever have since 1st grade! They are also the family that I never had and I love you guys so much! I have lots of wonderful memories and am so blessed to have these guys in my life. If you were a friend of Tony's he had your back. He helped me many times.
RIP Tony, you will be missed so much!
Hud & Kim
April 2, 2009
Our heart and prayers go out to Troy & Benita, and the Petitt family, Tony will be missed, his smile and laughter was infectious his courage and heart enormous. Tony will live on in our memories and our hearts. If you need and thing please call on us.
Joel & Libby Jones
April 2, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Tony and I were friends as teenagers, we all ran around together He and I boxed together.
Lucy Krueger Keltner
April 2, 2009
Gloria, Kimmy, Nikki,
I have known Tony since High School and Petitt's Pool Hall. Heck he was around Lanphier so much we thought he went there too. LOL! Tony was one of a kind and will be missed. If you girls need anything let me know. My heart is with you. Love's ya
Lynnie Spence
April 1, 2009
I have wonderful crazy fun memories of walking down the alley in Andrew to the Petitt's. Lots of laughing & practical jokes. I always felt welcome and protected knowing the Petitt boys had my back. Peace be with you Tony.
April 1, 2009
To The Pettit Family, We were so sad to here about your loss of TONY! We all hung out in high school well, when we were there.HA!HA!Then about 15 years later we gave our kids the pleasure of several good times with Tony, when he would give them and the neighborhood kids rides on the kart pulled by shetland ponies.He would also give them rides on his horse when he passed by. SADLY MISSED, BUT NEVER FORGOTTEn Davespringfield
Tim O'Hara
April 1, 2009
To the Petitt family,
Sorry to hear about your loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Lots of good memories. God Bless.
Francene Black
April 1, 2009
Greg,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Our prayers are for the strength that you and your family will find to carry on through this tragedy. Our deepest sympathy in the loss of Tony.
Sincerely,
Francene Lombardo Black and Bill Black
Sheila Hinton-Heinen
April 1, 2009
To the Petitt family - I haven't seen Tony for a few years. But the time I did know him were great. He was such a character. You have all my thoughts and prayers. Troy and Benita..my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ann Dees
April 1, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss and the tragedy that has hit your family. Tony was good friends with my brother growing up & always welcome at our house. Sometimes, he would help me cook dinner. He did get me to iron his hair! I was so afraid that I would burn him with the iron. Tony always said to me,"Don't worry. You aren't going to hurt me". I have and will always treasure my memories of Tony.
May the Lord hold you close during this difficult time. God bless you.
Toigo, Mitchell, & Staber Families
April 1, 2009
All of our deepest sympathy is with the Petitt family in your time of grief. Keep the memories you have of Tony with you in your heart and hopefully they will give you comfort.
KEVIN O'HARA
April 1, 2009
TONY WAS A GOOD FRIEND TO ME GROWING UP IN THE TOWN OF ANDREW.WE WERE ALL LIKE BROTHERS .PRAYERS TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.I WILL NEVER FORGET HIM.
Robin Dougherty/Walton
April 1, 2009
Gloria, Kim, Nikki & Tony's family,
I'm sorry for your loss and the struggles you are going through. Tony was a great, fun loving guy. I'll always have such fun and crazy memories of him. Tony loved you girls all so much. May he rest in peace.
April 1, 2009
Tony always made me laugh. I will remember Tony for his huge personality and even bigger heart. He will certainly be missed by all that knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
April 1, 2009
nik, gloria, kim,
you all know how i felt about tony the "goof-ball" , but more importantly how i feel about you girls... i am always here for you if you need me
love jo
Tiffany Prior-Wise
April 1, 2009
Troy and all of Tony's family, I am truly sorry for your loss and all that your family is going through. Tony was a good friend and really helped me out years ago when I was in need. He will always have a place in my heart and will always be missed. You are all in my prayers. Come together and love each other during this horrible time.
John Kevin Fluke
April 1, 2009
I have many tales from our younger days gone by. I've told them many times. These last few days it's been wonderful to tell them to everyone I see. I've missed you all and especially so this week. Know your in my thoughts and prayers and always in my heart
Michael Lowry
April 1, 2009
Greg
Sorry for your lost.Tony was a good guy
Your family from Champaign will be thinking
of you and your family
stacy bentley
April 1, 2009
tony was like a big brother to me for year's and i was proud he called me sis he was funny,crazy and brave a heart of gold i will dearly miss and love him.i remember he was just giving my 8yr. old some tip's on riding bull.he loved all kid's exspeally his grand kid's.we laughed an argued together an in the end we would just laugh about it. i give my condolence to the rest of the family,now he is in a peacefull place and is with twig and the rest of the gang from the round table. gloria,nikki,kim,troy,greg,connie,bobby,and denny please keep your head's up cause he is still with in alot of way's,love alway's .
Jamie PeTiTT
April 1, 2009
To My CouSin Tony~ May you ride in greener paSTureS, and enjoy your dayS in HeaVen. You will be miSSed by your family and THoSe wHo knew and loVed you.
Pat Shiffer-Howie
April 1, 2009
Our families lived by each other years & years ago for just alittle while.
I was so sorry to hear the loss of Tony. God give your family the strength it needs to go through such a tragic loss.
Gary Spence
April 1, 2009
To all the Petitt family my sincere condolences. My thoughts of your family go back to 50's at the Sangamon County Trail Rider shows out by Riverton. My memories of you all were a happy bunch, very friendly and fun to be around. My prayers for you all.
The Wright Brothers
April 1, 2009
Deepest condolences to the Pettit family during these difficult times. Tony will be missed.
Constance Erwin
April 1, 2009
I'm sending prayers and sympathy in my thoughts for the Petitt family and friends. Tony has to struggle no more. He will be missed and remembered.
Barbara Parrish
April 1, 2009
I am here for all of you. My love and support as well as deepest sympathy. My heart goes out to Tony's family and loved ones.
bobbi king
April 1, 2009
im so sorry for your loss nikki if you need anything at all just let me know!
Nancy (Martin) Callaway
April 1, 2009
Greg & families,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. I remember my 4th grade year, at Sherman Grade school. A bunch of us were playing bombardo at recess and Tony threw the ball and broke my little finger. He felt so bad when it happened. Also, when my daughters were young, Tony let them ride a couple of his horses and they had a great time. Remember the good times you had with Tony and be each other's support during this time.
Molly Rothwell
April 1, 2009
My deepest condolences to the family,I'm so sorry for all that has happened. May God hold this family together in his loving embrace.
Connie Lomprez
April 1, 2009
Gloria, Kim, Nicki.....There are no words to say How sorry I am. I just want you to know I will be here for you all.. Tony will be missed.... LOVE YOU GUYS!!!
mary sudduth
April 1, 2009
sorry for your loss he was loved by all of our family. i can just hear shane and tony laughing,talking about both there bad lucks. my thoughts and prayers are with you
April 1, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. Tony will be missed by many. My prayers will be with you. Sincerely, Tammie Seitz-Reynolds & Wayne Reynolds
Kensie Willhite
April 1, 2009
Gloria, Nikki and Kim,
I am so sorry for your loss. I am thinking of you all and if you need anything just let me know! You are in my thoughts and prayers! Love ya!
Jason England
April 1, 2009
Deeply sorry to hear about Tony.He was always cool as hell in my book.
Jason
April 1, 2009
To the Petitt Family,
My deepest condolences. Tony was a giant, his personality and character was something you couldn't appreciate without really knowing Tony. I loved him like a brother. R.I.P. Tony
April 1, 2009
How said for the Petitt family. I'm hoping that you can all find comfort in the memories you have of Tony.
GAYLA O'HARA~7
April 1, 2009
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO ALL WHO LOVED AND KNEW TONY.
Barbie O'Hara-Powers
April 1, 2009
Growing up only a few houses apart, our families were close. When I think of Tony, my first thought is seeing his smile and hear his laugh. I cannot help but think that he and my brother Billy are together talking and laughing about all of the old times in Andrew. My heart and prayers go out to the family left behind. Please remember the good things - and there were many.
Mary Jo Fickas-Nation And Bill Georges
April 1, 2009
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kim Hall
April 1, 2009
To the Pettit family,
I had known Tony since I (and he) was very young - we showed horses together. In fact I had ridden a horse several times he had trained for barrel racing and retired - his name was Buck. Tony was always very nice to me. I would run into him at the fair each year, normally on the evening of the parade and we would talk a bit. My husband knew him as well.
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with all of you!
Take Care,
Larry & Kim Hall
Rose Luparell
April 1, 2009
So sorry for your loss. my thoughts are with the family. I have known tony and the boys for many years. They have always been good to me. Rose Luparell
Tracey Dees
April 1, 2009
I love Tony. He will be missed. I haven't seen him for a couple years, but sure he was the same free spirit he always was. He was good friends with my brother growing up, so he was over at our house a lot. One time he tried to get me to iron his hair. I can still picture him laying his head on the ironing board saying "really I want you to iron my hair". I knew then he was a nut. :)
My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family.
You are a great bunch of people.
I can see Tony teaming up with Arc Angel Michael.
Love ya all,
Sylvette Farley
April 1, 2009
I am really sorry for your loss of Tony, he was my neighbor and he was always very nice to me and my mom , I will miss him and watching him play with noneya, god bless your in my prayers
Rob,Amber Hancock
April 1, 2009
Sorry for your loss.
gary norman
April 1, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Karen luparell
April 1, 2009
My heart goes out to all of you. you all will be in our prayers
Tony will be missed, I will miss him coming out teaching my daughter to ride with such confidents
He was the horse whisperer. In our eyes.
Love you all, Greg if you need me call love you buddy.
Love Karen Luparell
Tami verry
April 1, 2009
Tony was quite the character. We've had alot of good times over the years. Shooting pool, just hanging out. My thoughts and prayers are with Troy and family. I'm sorry for your loss. Tony will be sadly missed. Until we meet again, Love Tami Verry
Jennifer Miller
April 1, 2009
Nikki,Gloria.Kim,
I am sooooo sorry about Tony.If there is anything I can do please let me know.He will be missed,Tony was a great guy.I love you guys.
Bobby Moffitt
April 1, 2009
Tony will be missed deeply.my thoughts go out to the family in this hard time.
Debbie Morgan
April 1, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss of Tony, I really liked him the few times I was with him. I will be thinking of the family during this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. LOVE YOU ALL.
thomas j tomlin
April 1, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
April 1, 2009
RIP Tony , your life struggles are over.
mark hulen
April 1, 2009
Greg, sorry to hear about Tony, he was a good friend and i will miss him big time.We had alot of good times over the years. hang in there bro.
Niki Jones
April 1, 2009
Gloria, Nikki and Kim,
I am so sorry. I love you guys and am here for you. Tony was a good guy and loved you all so much. Your in my thoughts and prayers!
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