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JOHN PETRONIC Obituary
JOHN
Age 90, formerly of Blawnox, on Sunday, July 15, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Helen. L. "Babe"; loving father of John S. (Dawn), Michael E., David G. and Russell B. (Suzanne) Petronic; grandfather of Heather, Tara, Noah, Zachary, Hannah and Nicholas; great-grandfather of Elijah. John was a former Blawnox Boro Councilman; Scoutmaster for Troop #720; a veteran, U.S. Navy and Coast Guard during WWII, and worked as an Ironworker before retirement. Visitation at the THOMAS M. SMITH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY LTD., 930 Center Ave., Blawnox, Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9, where a Blessing Service will be held Thursday 11:00 a.m.
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Dan Stofan
July 23, 2012
I remember Mr. Petronic as a wonderful leader and kind gentleman from old Boy Scout days with troop 720. JP and Mike, I've thought of you often over the years. You have my sympathy over the loss of your swell Dad who will be remembered.
mike zajac
July 18, 2012
JP and family,I am saddened to hear of the loss of your father! He was one of the most colorful and interesting men I have ever met,his story is quite the adventure and the world will be a lesser place without him. R.I.P
Dave Lynch
July 18, 2012
JP,
Sorry to hear of your Fathers passing.
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george peretik
July 17, 2012
to my uncle who i have known the biggest
part of my life will be remembered the
rest of my life
July 17, 2012
WE ARE VERY SAD TO HEAR OF YOUR FATHERS PASSING. WE ENJOYED HIS COMPANY WHEN HE BROUGHT HIS CAR TO BE INSPECTED. HE WAS A WONDERFUL MAN WHO LOVED LIFE AND WAS NEVER AFRAID TO DO ANYTHING. I LOVED IT WHEN HE BROUGHT THE BOATS OVER THAT HE BUILT. HE WILL BE SADLY MISSED AND OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO ALL OF YOU. MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU. PUSKAR AUTO PARTS MARCY & KEN
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