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John Petrus Obituary
A Jesuit for 49 years, Brother Petrus was a former maintenance and boiler room worker at various Jesuit schools in Ohio and Michigan.
He was the beloved brother of Lawrence Petrus, Judith Foltin (Stephen), Martha Petti (Ernest), and Elaine Schneid (William), and uncle of many loving nieces and nephews.
Visitation Wednesday, September 1 from 4 to 8 p.m. at St. Ignatius High School, 1911 W. 30th Street, Cleveland. Funeral Mass Thursday, September 2, 10 a.m. at St. Ignatius High School. Interment at All Saints Cemetery, Northfield. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Jesuit International Missions or Jesuit Partnership, 2050 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60614 or online at www.Jesuits-chgdet.org. Visit www.Jesuits-chgdet.org/publications/tributes.htm to sign guest book and view full text of obituary. mcgorray-hanna.com
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August 31, 2010
I will always remember the Allegany visits with you....they meant so much to me. Eternal rest, my uncle, may God Bless you and our family. your nephew, Steve
Tim Freeman, The Jesuits
August 31, 2010
The Chicago and Detroit Provinces of the Society of Jesus offer prayers of thanksgiving for Brother John J. Petrus, SJ for his vocation and 49 years of ministry as a Jesuit serving God's people. We are deeply grateful and pray for the many friends and benefactors who helped make Br. Petrus's service possible.
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