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Michael Petrohoy Obituary
Michael G. Petrohoy, 70, of Wescosville, died Saturday, February 27, 2010, after a three year battle against ALS, with his wife Patricia (Wolf) Petrohoy of 28 years at his bedside. He was in the care of his wife and daughter, Jessica and granddaughter, Nicole Herring. He was the son of the late Michael and Irene (Zambo) Petrohoy of Bethlehem. He graduated from Liberty Tech and entered the Navy Reserve for five years. He was a truck driver for over 35 years until he became legally blind from a stroke. He worked at Wal-Mart in Trexlertown first as an assembler then as a door greeter as his health declined. Michael worked up until he could no longer. He never complained or asked, Why me? Michael will forever be known for his selflessness and his sense of humor. Survivors: Besides his wife, he is survived by his sister, Charlotte (Petrohoy) Rooney and husband James of Hudson, Florida and their children; he is survived by sons, Michael Petrohoy and wife Cindy of Whitehall, Richard Petrohoy and wife Diane of Florida, David Petrohoy and wife Wendy of Macungie, Michael Lindsay and wife Tina of Hereford; his daughters include Shelli Petrohoy of Virginia, Tracy (Petrohoy) Fogle and husband Nelson of Schnecksville, and Jessica Petrohoy of Wescosville; he has 13 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren; his extended family consisted of many nieces and nephews; and brothers and sisters-in-law. Aside from relatives, Michael adopted many non-relatives as his own family and was a caring person to all. Services: Michael did not wish to have any services upon his death. He will be cremated and ashes will be placed at Grand View Cemetery on Walbert Avenue. The family will celebrate his life and accomplishments on his birthday this year as per his request. Contributions: Contributions can be made to the ALS Association on behalf of Michael in c/o Weber Funeral Home, 502 Ridge Ave., Allentown, PA 18102. Online condolences can be made to www.weberfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Weber Funeral Home, Allentown.
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Alice
March 22, 2010
Pats, Jess, Nikki
It's sad to lose someone who is dear to use. Mike was a great person, always a happy person. He will be sadly missed. Love Alice and Lewie
John Glenn
March 8, 2010
I am sorry to hear of Mike's passing. Mike and I were good buddies growing up.Unfortunately we lost contact over the years after school. I have wonderful memories of our many times together. May those same kind of memories be of comfort to you at this time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Samuel costa
March 6, 2010
My deepest sympathy to Mike's family. My prayers are with you all.
Shawn & Lisa Repsher
March 6, 2010
Pat & Family sorry to hear of Mikes passing He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Glad I took the time to stop and see him when I did. Words can not express the fullfilment I myself I had felt after the visit. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Carl Morber
March 5, 2010
I was very sad when I heard about Mike.
We were drivers together at Welco. It was a pleasure to work with him, and he
was always there when you needed him. I know that his sons are the same as Mike,good people. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
March 4, 2010
Jess and family,
My son Andrew spoke fondly of Michael and enjoyed his humor. I didn't know your father, but wish I had. May he rest in peace and his memory and spirit remain in your hearts. May you find strength in numbers in this time of saddness. Jess, If there is anything we can do to help, you will allways have us as friends.
Sincerely,
The Kern Family
Art,Deb & Andy
Ron Jacomen
March 4, 2010
I had been a friend and Drive partner to Michael back in the Seventies.He and his family were very close friends . Somehow over the years we grew apart . I moved to Georgia , and lost all contact , until now when my Xwife sent me an email. Mike , you were and are in my prayers , I hope to someday see you again , and we will laugh and rehash old adentures. You were a GREAT friend , and you were a frequent visitor to bygone returning memories. I love you Mike , and now you are in Gods hands . I will always look back at the good times we had.
Marianne Szauer
March 4, 2010
I am saddended to hear of Michael's passing, but know that in the grand scheme of things he is with those he loves who have moved on as he has just done. I miss seeing him as when I was younger at my grandparents and will always sherish those memories. Know that those remaining behind will always be in my prayers as he always was and still will remain.
Marianne Szauer (Dorothy Petrohoy's daughter)
Mark Kudera
March 4, 2010
Mike, Tina, and family,
So sorry for you loss.Take comfort in the good memories.
Barb Parenti
March 4, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
March 4, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. Memories are precious, keep them in your heart and they will give you comfort...... Anna and Chuck Bendig..(Talladega,Al.)
March 3, 2010
Sad times come to all of us. Mike and wife Pat, were the best truck driving team, so ready to be of help to all. May he rest in peace. Blessings to the family. Emmaus church friend, Agnes Gackenbach
Randy, Jane and Andrew Leonard
March 3, 2010
To Our Family,
Uncle Mike will be missed deeply. He had a spot in all of our lives. He was a great person and an inspiration to all of us.
A father, husband, grandfather, uncle, brother, and friend to many.
He is now in a better place not suffering anymore and he is watching down on all of us with his everlasting love.
Take care to the entire family.
marlene mepham
March 3, 2010
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Joann Flexer
March 3, 2010
Dear Jess and Family,I'm mot sure if you remember me but i met you a little while ago while checking out at Walmart and we starting talking because my father also had ALS.I just wanted to say I was sorry to hear of your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you all.Jess, you impressed me by the way you took care of your father and helped him fight this horrible disease.In so many many ways you and your family reminded me so much of me and my family while my father fought ALS.Please take care of yourself and your family and remember your dad is in such a better place- no more suffering.I hope to see you again soon.
Liz Vogel
March 3, 2010
Pat and Jess - You are in my thoughts and prayers as you have lost in my eyes one of the greatest and strongest man who ever lived. He was a trooper who never complained and lived every day as it came! I love you all and am here if you need me!
Mike - We started off as just neighbors, and you then took me in as a daughter. We shared good times and bad! You were always there. I will never forget the smiles and laughter even through the hardest times. After the move and a lot of life changes we grew further apart, but still on the sporatic visits we were both right back where we left off. For that I am grateful. I am grateful to have met a man like you and to have you in my life for as long as I did. You were a true hero in my eyes and will always be in my heart and missed. No more pain, no more hard times, just be happy up there and keep smiling down on us as we know you will! Love you always.
Liz
kristin kavounas
March 3, 2010
patricia and family, i am deeply sorry for your loss. i will miss michael in clinic, he was a dear funny man.
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