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Paul Petraglia Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jul. 2 to Jul. 3, 2006.

PETRAGLIA
PAUL GENE
Formerly of Mt. Washington, on Saturday, July 1, 2006, following a brief illness, age 56. Beloved son of the late Dr. Paul and Helen Petraglia of Mt. Washington. Paul Gene is survived by his loving brothers Dr. Vincent F. Petraglia, Robert Petraglia and by his beloved daughter, Helen Nicole Ratke (Tim) of Philadelphia; also survived by close family members, Roseanne Absalom, Brooke Brenner and Camille Papich. Paul Gene will be truly missed by many friends and family. Visitation 2-9 pm Sunday at the DAVID J. HENNEY FUNERAL HOME, 6364 Library Rd. (RT 88) Library. Mass of Christian Burial on Monday at noon in St. Paul of the Cross Monastery, 148 Monastery Ave., Pgh., PA 15203. Contributions may be made to the Monastery.
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July 21, 2006

Ralph Davis posted to the memorial.

July 19, 2006

Diane Ruffalo posted to the memorial.

July 14, 2006

Phyllis Evanoka posted to the memorial.

44 Entries

Ralph Davis

July 21, 2006

Vince & Robert:

Denise and I are deeply saddened to hear of Paul's passing. I remember the days of playing in your back yard, the GTO, the third floor of the house trips to the farm and your Father sneaking us in the back door to check our sore throats. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sincerely,

Denise (Gabler) & Ralph Davis

Diane Ruffalo

July 19, 2006

Vince and family - I am so sorry to hear of Paul Gene's passing. I fondly remember you all when we played together while your mom and my Aunt "Rorrie" visited. My most sincere condolences to you.

Phyllis Evanoka

July 14, 2006

Dear Dr. Petraglia and Family,

Even though I have not had the pleasure of knowing your brother, I am deeply saddened to hear of his death. Just as I would greatly miss any one of my sisters, I can sympathize with you in the loss of your brother. You have my deepest sympathy.

Kate (Fagan) Nelson

July 9, 2006

Robert, I am so sorry. Your brother was such a super guy. I also remember your parents very well. Your dad was our doctor for your years, and your mom was just lovely - I remember when she worked as his nurse. You always knew you'd feel better after a visit to Dr. Petraglia. You're in my thoughts and prayers

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Paul Wolf

July 8, 2006

Dear Petraglia Family, It was my great pleasure to work beside Paul over the last year and a half. I enjoyed our trips together and will truly miss working with him.

Mollie Fagan O'Neill

July 8, 2006

To Vince and Family, so sorry to hear about Paul Gene. I remember him so well as a little boy and teenager. The entire Fagan Family sends their sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sue Cipolone

July 7, 2006

Vince, I was away for the fourth and did not know your brother had died. So sorry. It is not easy. Know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Ima Friend

July 6, 2006

"Over the river they beckon to me,

Loved ones who've crossed to the farther side;

The gleam of their snowy robes I see,

But their voices are drowned in the rushing tide.

There's one with ringlets of sunny gold,

And eyes, the reflection of heaven's own blue;

He crossed in the twilight gray and cold,

And the pale mist hid him from mortal view.

We saw not the angels who met him there,

The gates of the city we could not see;

Over the river, over the river,

My brother stands waiting to welcome me."

Please accept our deepest condolences, Dr. Petraglia, on the loss of your brother.

Joan Hays-Foutz

July 6, 2006

Vince,

I was saddened to hear of the untimely death of your brother, Paul. I remember him growing up in Mt. Washington, and to me he will always seem young as your little brother. I still remember your mom's phone wishes to me in eighth grade for a Happy Birthday. They say a kindness is never forgotten, and I never forgot it! Your brother,Paul, seemed to have the same personality as your mom. May all your memories be happy ones...my thoughts and prayers....Joan Hays Foutz

Bill Maruca

July 6, 2006

Vince:

I was sorry to read about the passing of your brother Paul. Please accept my deepest condolences.

Philip A. Kontul

July 6, 2006

Vince and family, My deepest and most sincere sympathy on the sudden and unexpected loss of Paul Gene. He was a friend and I will miss him. Please let me know if I can be of any help during this most trying of times.

Steve Menand

July 5, 2006

Dear family,

It was my honor to fly with Paul as his first officer at MidAtlantic. He was a true gentleman and made sure that flying airplanes was the fun job it should be. I will miss his unique style and encouraging words. Please accept my deepest condolences.

Cassie Montell

July 5, 2006

Dear Family,

I'm sorry for your loss. I never had the privilege of meeting Paul in person, however we had quite a few conversations. He was always a pleasure to work with and his kindness was greatly appreciated.

Medical Affairs Office at St. Clair Hospital

July 5, 2006

Doctor Vince Petraglia & Family,

Our condolences on the loss of your brother. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Sonny Telang

July 5, 2006

Dr. Vince Petraglia and Family:

On behalf of the Pittsburgh office of Janney Montgomery Scott, please accept our deepest sympathies on the sudden illness and passing of Paul Gene. Our prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely, Sonny Telang

Mimi Cochran

July 5, 2006

Dear Nichole,

We were so sad to arrive home this evening and hear of your great loss. It is very hard to lose your father and, when you are the only child, it must be even more difficult. You, Tim and all your family are in our hearts and prayers.

Love,

Aunt Mimi and Uncle Chuck

Debbie Mastandrea Rockovich

July 4, 2006

Dear Vince and Robert,

We just learned of the death of Paul. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time ... may you find comfort in knowing he is with your mom and dad.

ROBERT MACELLARO

July 4, 2006

VINCE,

PLEASE ACCEPT MY SINCERE CODOLENCES ON PAUL'S PASSING. FRANK NELSON NOTIFIED ME A FEW DAYS AGO. AFTER READING THE MESSAGES LEFT BY OTHERS IT IS OBVIOUS THAT PAUL LED A FULL LIFE AND WAS WELL LIKED AND RESPECTED. THERE IS NOT MUCH MORE ONE COULD ASK. WORDS AT THIS TIME ARE SO INADEQUATE.

BOB MACELLARO

ICU Staff UPMC South Side

July 4, 2006

Dr. Vince Petraglia and family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of great sorrow.

Marcelo Dos Santos

July 3, 2006

It was a pleasure to fly with Paul at U.S. Airways/Mid Atlantic Division as his First Officer. He was a great Captain to work and fly with and I will miss his company as a colleague and friend.

July 3, 2006

Vince:

My deepest condolences on the loss of your brother. I have fond memories of Paul Gene from years ago...he was a terrific person and had a wonderful gift for making people laugh. God rest his beautiful soul. Regards, Patty Klauck, Zachary and Nathan.

John Gainey

July 3, 2006

Dearest Family,

With heartfelt sadness I mourn your loss of Paul Gene. To me he was a mentor and true friend. For this I will be forever grateful. Above all else... he always made me smile.

With love and respect,

John F. Gainey

Denise Tomayko

July 3, 2006

Vince - Sorry to hear about Paul Gene you have our sympathies. Sorry we couldn't be there due to the move. Bernie, Denise & Heather Tomayko

Beverly Petrone

July 3, 2006

Dear Vince and Family-

I did not know of your brothers' death until this morning or I would have been at the funeral home. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss--I send my love and sympathy and prayers to you and your other family members.

Kathy Borgese

July 3, 2006

Dr. Petraglia,

I was so sorry to hear about the death of your brother. My family and I will keep you in our prayers.

Terri (Nolle) Welsch

July 3, 2006

Dear Vince and Robert, I know your pain. The loss of a brother leaves a empty space in your heart, forever. If we can't keep him on earth, we know he is not alone in heaven.

My deepest sympathies.

Philip Danhires

July 3, 2006

Vince And family sorry to hear of Pauls passing seems just like yesterday when we played in the back parking lot behind your dads office in the mount he will be sadly missed by all may he rest in peace

V F W McMurray

July 3, 2006

DR PETRAGLIA,

WE ARE SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR BROTHER. OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU & YOUR FAMILY

PHYLLIS & CHARLENE (MEG A PHONE)

Patty Statler

July 3, 2006

Dear Vince and the Petraglia family Everyone at the American Legion is so sad to hear of your loss.Paul Gene will be miss very much by all of his good friends in Cameron,W.V.With all our sympathy.Love Patty Statler&The Legion

Dave& Donna angle

July 3, 2006

Dear Vince and the Petraglia Family, We are so sorry about your

loss. Our prays are with you.

July 3, 2006

Vince,

We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our sympathies.

Charlie Mur and Rhonda Descalzi

joan and bill albitz

July 3, 2006

vince and family: so sorry to hear of your loss of paul gene.we always had a good time.our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Joyce McCarthy

July 3, 2006

We were all so saddened to hear of Paul Jean's passing. Our family's thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time and you have our deepest sympathies. Louis and Sue Corvino and daughters (Christine, Joyce and Mary Sue)

nunzio liberto

July 3, 2006

Vince and family,

My sincerest condolences for the loss of your brother.

Jim Van Vranken

July 2, 2006

Dear Family,

I never met Paul but I knew him because as airline pilots we are all brothers in arms. We have touched the hand of God and flown on silvered wings. Paul has taken his last flight west, We will soon join him and embrace our friendship.

Fraternaly,

Captain Jim Van Vranken

USAir retired

July 2, 2006

By Nancy (Priest) Wakefield:

OVER the river they beckon to me,—

Loved ones who 've cross'd to the farther side;

The gleam of their snowy robes I see

But their voices are drown'd in the rushing tide.

There 's one with ringlets of sunny gold,

And eyes, the reflection of heaven's own blue;

He crossed in the twilight, gray and cold,

And the pale mist hid him from mortal view.

We saw not the angels who met him there;

The gates of the city we could not see;

Over the river, over the river,

My brother stands waiting to welcome me............

Please accept our deepest sympathies in the loss of your brother, Dr. Petraglia.

Pete Test

July 2, 2006

I was deeply saddened to hear about Paul. I know a little bit about what you have gone through. I have been dealing with my brain cancer since late last year.

Paul was well liked and will be sorely missed.

Pete Test USAirways class of '89

Mid-Atlantic Capt. PIT

Craig Skinner

July 2, 2006

A smile and personality that made the world brighter. A caring and compasionate man. A highly skilled pilot, and a gentle soul. You will be missed Paul but your charm, kindness, and grace will be your legacy and your friendship never forgotten.

Harvey Million

July 2, 2006

Dear Vince and the Petraglia family, I am so sad to hear of your loss, Paul will be missed by everyone.You have my deepest sympathy God bless you all.

David Grieco

July 2, 2006

Rest well, my fellow airman. Your wings are forever folded. All of us will meet you on "The Other Side"

Captain Dave Grieco USAir (ret)

Sam & Edi Gibson

July 2, 2006

Dear One. So happy for our visit with you on the 20th of June. We have always considered you a part of our family. A second son. You will be deeply missed. Our sympathy to all the family. With love, Sam and Edi Gibson.

Nick and Norma Nilsen

July 2, 2006

Dear Roseanne and Nicole....Nick and I send our love and hugs across the miles. We are truly sorry about Paul's passing....hopefully your love of family and each other will soften your sadness. With our sympathy,

Pat And Dan Belisario

July 2, 2006

Vince, Pat and I are saddened to read of the untimely death of your brother, Paul. Please accept our sympathies. May God bless you and you family.

Kathy & Frank Yarussi

July 2, 2006

Paul Gene- Love you and miss you.

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