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Richard Petras Obituary
St. Petersburg, FL
Rich went home to our Lord on March 1, 2014 with his beloved wife Kimberly by his side. Rich was born to his dear parents on October 3, 1945, Somerville, NJ. Rich joins his beloved son Richard Jr.; parents Kathryn and Paul and dear brother Paul. Rich is survived by his dear daughter Sarah; sister Phoebe; nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, former wife Joanne and his many dear friends in Florida and New Jersey. Rich was a graduate if Manville High School and had attended his fifth year Reunion this past October. He was also a graduate of Rider College and was an Army veteran Serving as a medic during the Vietnam Conflict. Everyone who know him will truly miss him.
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Maureen Bufano
March 14, 2014
Dear Kimberly,
We are so sorry to hear about Richard. We've kept in touch thru emails since our time together on our cruise. He was a wonderful person and I'll remember both of you in my prayers.
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Denis Raczkowski
March 5, 2014
Dear Kim, Sarah and Phoebe, My heart goes out to you as you go about the difficult task of mourning the death of Rich. Growing up in Manville, we spent a lot of time together (we were cousins). Rich saved me from drowning in the Zarapath Canal when I was five. From experience, time makes the task of mourning easier. But, time makes more difficult the task of remembering Rich. I wish you well in dealing with both. Love, Denis
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