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James "Jim" L. Petro
1936 - 2021
James "Jim" L. Petro
1936 - 2021
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BORN
1936
DIED
2021
James "Jim" Petro Obituary
James "Jim" L. Petro, 84, of Leesburg FL, formerly of McKeesport, passed away Monday, June 28, 2021. He was born August 9, 1936 in McKeesport and was the son of the late John and Margaret (Bugan) Petro. Jim is an Army Veteran and served in Germany during the Berlin crisis. He was a proprietor of Premco, Inc., a machine shop in Christy Park before retiring to Florida. He coached the St. Angela Bruins boys and girls basketball teams, taking his teams to multiple section and diocesan championships. He was a member of the St. Angela Merici Parish, the White Oak American Legion Post 701, and was the Secretary of Premco Golf League. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Judith "Judy" F. Petro of Leesburg, FL, daughter, Margeret "Peggy" (Mike) Caroccia of North Huntingdon, sons, Michael (Lori Gracan) Petro of North Huntingdon, Matthew (Lexie) Petro of North Huntingdon, and Martin (Elsa) Petro of Melbourne, FL. He is the beloved "pappy Jim" to his grandchildren, Matt & Kassie Petro, Jr., Jessica Worek, Timothy & Kaitlyn Petro, Brooke Petro, Jennie Worek and great-grandchildren, Alaina & Brody Petro. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews and extended family, John & Bridget Morgan, and Michael & Chelsey Caroccia. Jim is preceded in death by his brothers, Thomas, Charles, Jack, and Donald Petro, and his sister, Dolores Brenick. Friends are welcome Friday, July 2, 2021 from 2 - 4 & 6 - 8 pm at the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1638 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131. (412) 672-6322 Troy J. Gilbert, director. Services will be held at St. Angela Merici Parish on Saturday July 3, 2021 at 10:00 am with Fr. Adam Potter, officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Alzheimer's Association (alz.org). Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com r
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Vince Gori
July 4, 2021
Judy and Family,
I´d like to offer my sincere condolences to you on Jim´s passing. I knew him for many years and despite him being a business contact for my company, I considered him a real friend. When he closed Premco a few years ago it created a void that was hard to overcome. He provided many years of quality support to the Bettis Lab and the Program. May he Rest In Peace.
James Little
July 2, 2021
One of the nicest men I ever worked for. A real friend.
Jim treats team after winning the Diocesan Championship 3/21/1982
Ernie and Phyllis Fassio
June 30, 2021
Dear Judy, Peggy, Michael, Matt, and Marty, Our thoughts and prayers are with you on the passing of your dear husband and father. He loved you all so very much--just as you loved him. He worked hard all of his life for his family, rising early and enjoying his work. As a good father and to add to your joy, he shared his knowledge of basketball with you and your classmates as coach at St. Angela. In the process, he taught you how to be better human beings--to "play" as a team. We were blessed to know Jim.
Erin M (O'Donnell) Huff
June 29, 2021
To The Petro Family -
My deepest condolences on the loss of Mr. Petro. He will be missed by so many.
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