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Rick Petracca Obituary
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rick Petracca on Monday, August 25th, 2025. Rick enjoyed spending time with his family. He was an avid outdoorsman, and will be remembered for his strength and determination. He was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Ann Petracca, and his sister, Roselinda Hightower. He will be sorely missed by his wife, Jeffri, sister, Paula (Bill), children, Peter (Tara ), David (Kelly), and Richard (Nicole), grandchildren, Siobhan, Avary, Fiona (Grayson), Lily, Evette, and Logan, numerous nephews, niece, and grand-nephews and grand-nieces .
In Memory of Rick S. Petracca please consider making donations to the Stony Brook Heart Institute. Contributions may be made using the following link https://www.givecampus.com/campaigns/53732/donations/new
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