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William C. "Bill" Petredis
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William Petredis Obituary
WILLIAM C. "BILL"
Age 82, of Longwood at Oakmont, formerly of Robinson Township on Friday, March 2, 2007. Beloved husband for 53 years of Irene (Kokales); loving father of Angelica P. Fotos (Pete) and Charles "Charlie" John Petredis (Jan); cherished grandfather "Papou" of Stephanie Vernak, Gloria Fotos, Charles William, Alexandra, Christian and Athena Petredis; dear brother of George Petredis and Tina Geanopulos; preceded by brother John Petredis and sisters Mary Petredis and Helen Bass. Also survived by many dear nieces and nephews. Former WWII pilot, Robinson/Montour High School teacher, Montour Elementary/Junior High School principal and New Brighton Area High School teacher. He touched the lives of many students over a 33-year career in education. Visitation will be held Sunday, March 4 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. (Trisagion Memorial Service 7:30 p.m.) at BURKET-TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION & ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, INC., 421 Allegheny Ave. Oakmont, PA. Visitation on Monday, March 5 from 10-11 a.m. at the Dormition of the Holy Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church, Oakmont, PA followed by the Funeral Service. Interment at The Verona Cemetery, Oakmont, PA. Memorial contributions may be made to Dormition of the Holy Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church, 12 Washington Avenue, Oakmont, PA 15139.
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Connie Vassiliades
April 6, 2007
Dear Angelica:
May the Lord provide His comfort and peace to you and your family during this very difficult time.
Connie Vassiliades
Father Regis John Alexoudis
March 21, 2007
Dearest Koumbari Irene, Angelica and family, and Charles and family...
MAY GOD REST HIS SOUL!! My love and deepest sympathies to all of you!! My last and very cherished memory of Bill was during Stephanie and Jon's beautiful wedding... WHAT A JOYOUS OCCASION and what a blessing that the family was able to share this wonderful time all together. May the Lord sustain you and grant you His peace and may the wonderful memories you have of your husband, father, and grandfather sustain you during this your time of need.
Yours in our Lord's Love, + Father Regis
Jennie & Rich Gelles
March 17, 2007
Dear Angelica, Pete, Stephanie, Jon, Gloria and Irene,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathy. May God and the love of your family and friends comfort all of you at this time.
Memory Eternal.
With Love,
Jennie, Rich, Richie and Alex Gelles
Enjoying Granddaughter Stephanie's wedding with daughter Angelica, wife Irene, "Bill", and the bride Stephanie 11-14-04
March 9, 2007
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Bill with his family on October 11, 2003
March 9, 2007
Azza, Emad, Jonathan, Marianna Michael
March 8, 2007
Dear Angelica and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. May the Lord bless you and Grant him life eternal.
Alena Balakos
March 8, 2007
Dear Mrs. Fotos and Stephanie,
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your family. I just found out. I will be thinking of you all.
Geri Thomas
March 8, 2007
Dear Angelica,and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss.
Know that others care, and are praying for you all. God will bless you and ease your sadness.
Mike, Geri and Samantha Thomas
cheryl thomas
March 7, 2007
Dear Angelica,Pete,Stephanie,Gloria and John,
We are so sorry for your loss. Know that you will be remembered in our prayers. May your dad find rest with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and may his memory be eternal.
Remember, there are no tears in heaven...
The Kastanis Family
March 7, 2007
Dear Angelica and Family,
Our prayers are with you.Memory Eternal!
Wayne and Christy Johnson
March 7, 2007
Pete Angelica Stephanie John and Gloria
Our deepest sympathies at the passing of your father/ papou May his memory be eternal
Bibi Monsky
March 7, 2007
My sympathy for your great loss. May his memory be eternal.
Charles Bass
March 7, 2007
Aunt Irene, Charley and Angelica,
It was with great sadness that I learned of Uncle Bill's passing.Uncle Bill always carried himself with such dignity and intelligence. My earliest childhood memories are of the house on 3 Franklin St. and the happy times I had there. My Uncle Bill was a big part of that. I will carry the spirit of all the people of 3 Franklin St. with me always. I am forever greatful I was named Charles John.My heart goes out to you at this sad time. Take care, Charley
Laureen, Martin, and Isabel Reimer
March 7, 2007
We are very sorry to hear of your father's passing. May his memory be eternal.
Steve and Theresa McCoy
March 7, 2007
You are in our thoughts and prayers. May his memory be eternal.
Wachovia Securities
March 6, 2007
Charlie:
I was saddened to hear of your fathers passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
Kurt Kimmich
Shirley Metry
March 6, 2007
To all the family, You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. May his memory be eternal.
Eddie and Shirley Metry (Louisville, KY)
Nick and Gina Naiser
March 6, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this sad time . May his memory be eternal.
Michael, Alexandra, & Anastasia Richardson
March 6, 2007
To the family of Mr. Petredis,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Memory eternal.
Bill & Gail McIntyre
March 6, 2007
Angelica and family:
Our hearts go out to you all in this time of loss. Truly he must have been a special man to have left so many friends and loved ones. May he always live in your hearts and may his memory be eternal.
Linda (Petredis) Hunt
March 6, 2007
Uncle Bill will always be in my heart! I can still see him on the ladder helping my brothers paint and them talking and laughing. No matter what he did, he always made you happy to be around him. PaPou taught all his son's to be kind hearted and Uncle Bill was that to perfection. He was loved very much by all his nieces and nephews and will be missed.
Michael Andrews
March 6, 2007
Dear Irene and Family,
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of "Bill" He was a wonderful person, good friend, and always something good to say with a big smile. Will never forget the good time we had on our cruise together. We will miss Bill,
May his memory be eternal.
Love...Mike & Aliki Andrews
Cindy Webster
March 6, 2007
Dear Irene and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May your memories bring you comfort now and forever. You are in our hearts and prayers.
Don and Cindy Webster
Dad Charlie Petredis, Nephew Johnny Petredis, Mom Angeleke Petredis, Bill, Son Charlie, Irene, Niece Lori Petredis Adam, Daughter Angelica, Great Niece TinaMarie Hunt, Niece Linda Petredis Hunt
Tricia Hunt
March 5, 2007
Everytime I think of Uncle Bill it makes me smile and I smile often. He always looked out for me because I lost my papou, his brother John at an early age. Thank you Uncle Bill, I will love you always.
Tom and Carolyn McBride
March 5, 2007
So sorry to hear of the loss of your husband and father. May his memory be eternal.
Love,
Tom and Carolyn McBride (Andrea's sister), Tommy and Callie too.
Dan and Sylvia Baker
March 5, 2007
Dear Irene, Angelica, Charlie and families,
Dan and I are so sorry to learn about Bill. He was a fine person and a true gentleman who will be well remembered. We always enjoyed talking with him.
May God give you strenghth at this time. May his memory be eternal.
Lori Adam
March 5, 2007
Aunt Irene, Charlie, Jan, Angelica and Pete, Our hearts are with you now.
How we all loved Uncle Bill. What a wonderful man! There was no one like him. Ryan wanted to give a special good bye to Uncle Bill. My friend Marsha would also like to say that she loved Uncle Bill and sends her condolences.
Much Love,
Lori, Michael and Ryan
Dennis Himes
March 5, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Karen and Megan Howell
March 5, 2007
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts.
Anne Patsakis
March 5, 2007
Irene, Angelica & Charlie,
My condolences to you all. Bill was quite a special man and I thoroughly enjoyed his stories and his sparkling personality.
May God Bless you all
Dianne & Mary Jane O'Regan
March 4, 2007
Dearest Angelica & family -
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you - the Petredis, Fotos & Vernak families - during this difficult and sad time. We just learned the news on Saturday afternoon and wish we could be there with you in Pittsburgh to comfort you in your loss. However, we are with you in spirit, faith and love. We read the tributes on this site to your father with tears in our eyes - what a special man he was (and what a magnificent legacy he leaves!). May his memory be eternal!
All our love,
Tim & Nancy (Sergi) Conlon
March 4, 2007
Angelica & family,
Our thoughts & many prayers are with you & please accept our condolences on the death of your father.
Lou and Marge King
March 4, 2007
Bill was always a good friend and attended all our Montour High Class reunions.
We will miss him this summer when we have our 50th reunion.
Our prayers and thoughts are with the family and loved ones at this time.
Lula May (King),Lickas
March 4, 2007
I have nothing but fond memories of my years in Robinson High and will always remember Mr. Petredis as part of that.....God Bless
Bill Chapas
March 4, 2007
Dear Charlie and family-
Our deepest sympathy. We're in Florida visiting Elaina and family and we're sorry we can't express our sympathy in person.Your Dad was so nice and always had a smile on his face.
Take care-
Sophea and Bill Chapas
LILLY ALEXOUDIS
March 4, 2007
I JUST HEARD THE NEWS AND I KNOW THAT THE HEAVENS OUR DELIGHTED WITH THE ENTRANCE OF BILL INTO THE ENTERNAL LAND. HE WAS AND STILL IS, A WONDERFUL, COLORFUL, ANIMATED PERSON. I AM SURE THE OTHER SIDE DELIGHTS IN HIS WIT AND PERSONABLE SELF THAT HE IS. GOD GIVE YOU ALL STRENGTH TO KNOW THAT HE STILL LIVES.
Electra Geanopulos
March 3, 2007
My dear Uncle Billy, you always made me feel important, you were my dance teacher and I will miss you with all of my heart. I was blessed to have an uncle like you. I will never forget you. - Your loving neice, Lecky.
Gene and Gwen Brouker
March 3, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with Irene and family through this difficult time. Bill will always be remembered as an excellent teacher, neighbor and friend throughout the years.
God Bless,
Mildred Soss
March 3, 2007
Dearest Irene and family,
At this time only you know the depth of your loss.
I went to Braun's School with Bill and we both graduated class of 42. Saw him at the reunions. He will be missed. Take care Milly(Bougher)Soss
Bill Bass
March 3, 2007
Uncle Bill was a great guy who always made this nephew laugh and proud to be a William Charles. We were blessed to have him in our lives. He will be missed.
Uncle Bill and his sister Helen Petredis Bass (our Mom) in March 2003
March 3, 2007
Martie (Petredis) Geanopulos
March 3, 2007
My dearest Uncle Billy,
how I loved you and will always miss you. You were turly the special one who never stopped smiling. You are in my heart forever.
Martie Geanopulos
March 3, 2007
My dearest Uncle Billy,
How I loved you and will always miss you. You were turly the special one who never stopped smiling. You are in my heart forever.
J. Thomas Uranker
March 3, 2007
Irene, Angelica, and Charlie; and all the families:
My heartfelt condolences on the loss of Bill Petredis, husband, father, and grandfather who was one of my fine teachers at Robinson Twp. High School back in the 1950's.
Bill was down to earth, jovial, and a very caring person who was like an uncle to us. He taught with strict discipline, but was fair and understanding when we had a problem.
I didn't know until now that he secretly carried a melencholy feeling from his days in the Air Force during WWII and one he never mentioned to us even as friends after our graduation from high school. We pray he now rest in GOD's splended light of a golden heaven paradise. GOD Bless you all.
Joseph Thomas Uranker
Robinson Twp. High School
Class of 1956
Angie & Tony Caristo
March 3, 2007
Our very deepest sympathies on your great loss.Bill was certainly a good friend.
JOHN & MARY ALEXOUDIS
March 3, 2007
GOODBYE DEAR FRIEND! WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE WONDERFUL TIMES WE HAD WITH YOU AND IRENE. TRULY YOU HAD A FAMILY TO BE PROUD OF! YOU WILL BE MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW YOU BILL. YOU WERE "PERSONALITY PLUS!" YOUR MEMORY WILL BE ETERNAL! WE LOVE YOU ALL!!
George & Loula Manias
March 3, 2007
Dear Irene and family,
Our deepest sympathies for the loss of your huband, father and papou. Zoe se sas. May his memory be internal.
Sincerely with love,
Eleanor Kelly
March 3, 2007
Dear Irene and family. My deepest sympathy to you. Will keep you in my prayers.
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