Anthony John Petrowski

Anthony John Petrowski obituary

Anthony John Petrowski

Anthony Petrowski Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gaita Memorial Home on Aug. 28, 2025.

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Anthony John Petrowski, 53, sadly passed away on Wednesday, August 27th, 2025.

Anthony was born in Paterson, N.J., the son of Felix and Sonja (nee Klingler) Petrowski. He lived most his life in Kearny, N.J. He was also a self-employed construction worker.

Predeceased by his parents, he is survived by his loving wife, Maria (nee Sasso) Petrowski; dear sisters, Ann McKay and her husband Martin of Wayne and Dawn Burrafato and her husband John of Oakridge; and a niece, 3 nephews and his dog, Cooper.

Funeral Services are private and under the guidance of Gaita Memorial Home, 154 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Little Falls. Memories and condolences may be shared at gaitamh.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Gaita Memorial Home

154 Newark Pompton Tpke, Little Falls, NJ 07424

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