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Joseph Petrasek Obituary
"There are no strangers, only friends we have yet to meet." -Papa Joe
With love and Christian faith we said goodbye to our cherished husband, dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, uncle and friend, Joseph Jacob Petrasek on October 24, 2016.
Joe was born on July 31, 1928, in Akron, Ohio to Vincent and Mary Petrasek. The fourth of five brothers, he kept Firestone Park hopping. Joe loved living life, and did it extremely well. His stories will continue to make us laugh forever. For those of you that did not know Joe well, he would like for you to know he had a hole-in-one at the age of 83. Not only one hole-in-one, but managed to somehow pull off two over the course of his lifetime. Joe was involved with many activities, and was always up for a party. He was generous, kind and loving. We will cherish him in our hearts forever.
Joe was a lifelong member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, and it was there that he was baptized, took his First Holy Communion, had Confirmation and was married. He retired with 30 years of service from Goodyear Aerospace, and then went back to work as a Bailiff in Domestic Relations under the Honorable Judge Richard Zurz. It was there that he was thrown out of court by his boss for snoring during a court session.
At the age of 16, Joe enlisted in the military, because his mom refused to buy him a car. He served our country well during the Korean Conflict, and left us with many stories about SOS and making money selling cigarettes.
He was past president of the First Catholic Slovak Union, Jednota Club, and a member of the Airport VFW. He was also a Third Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus, Charles Reymann Council and a Fourth Degree member of Msgr. O'Keefe Assembly.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, John, Frank, and Steven. Preceding also were his brother and sister-in-law, Tom and Mary Ford.
Joe is survived by his wife of 67 years, Cecelia; son and daughter-in-law, Mike (Noreen), and their children, Megan (Steve) Defranceso-Coby, Siena and Blake, Lauren (Jeff) Moses-Grace and Giuliana, Michael (Erika) Petrasek and Leah (Matt) Sudo; son and daughter-in-law, Greg (Roberta), their daughter, Bianchi (Andrew) Victory-William, Georgia and Scarlet Grey. He leaves behind his beloved kid brother, Tony (Connie) Petrasek and their family, adored nieces, Pat Beach and Delores Courie. His devoted nephews, Larry Petrasek and Tom Petrosek also survive. His family was his world, and he was the best at being a great provider and friend.
Calling hours for family and friends will be Friday, October 28, 2016 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Funeral Home, 1990 S. Main St., Akron, Ohio 44301. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 11 a.m. at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 2603 Benton Ave., Akron, Ohio 44312, Father Mike Williamson and Father Ralph Coletta officiating. Interment will take place Monday, October 31, 2016 at 12:30 p.m. at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Jednota Club, 485 Morgan Ave., Akron, Ohio, 44311, should friends desire.
"Truly, truly I say unto you, today you will be with me in Paradise."
Our cherished Papa Joe we will miss you.
(Anthony, AKRON, 330-724-1281, anthonyfh.com)
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Ron Cable
November 2, 2016
Petrasek Family - I'm sorry about Joe's passing. I was honored to attend his birthday party this past summer. Joe was always thinking of ways to help others. He helped me with my campaign, and I was proud of that. Joe will be missed. Ron Cable
Karen (Kacsanek) Perrotta
October 29, 2016
Petrasek Family - I was so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. He will be truly missed by all who knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family.
October 29, 2016
My condolences on the loss of Joe. May God comfort his family and friends. Ps.147:3
Mike Fleming
October 29, 2016
So sorry to hear of Joe's passing. I played golf with him and Tony and he was always fun to be around. I will remember him and his family in my prayers
October 28, 2016
Greg,Roberta &Family
I am so sorry for your loss. We will keep you close in our prayers!
So happy I got to meet Grandpa Joe and thank him for the popcorn Roberta would bring us gals at school!!
May God Bless You and Keep You All
Jeff & Marsha Lindsay & Family
Andrew Kacsanek III
October 28, 2016
Petrasek Family, so very sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Anyone who met him will always remember him. I have known him my entire life and he will be missed by many. our thoughts and prayers are with you all, Andy (sluggo) and Shirley Kacsanek
A fellow Slovak
October 28, 2016
His greeting to me was....
"Hey, Good stock!" each and every time I saw him. Well Joe, now you are with our Lord for eternity. I will always remember you and the Jednota.
Tammie / Dave
October 28, 2016
Greg and Norma,
Sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
He will be missed by all that knew him.
Nick, Melissa and Makayla Andreychek
October 28, 2016
Dear Petrasek Family,
We were sorry to hear about the passing of your father/grandfather Joe. I'm sure he will be greatly missed by his family and friends. We are sending our love and prayers at this difficult time.
PAUL JURKIEWICZ
October 28, 2016
Mike and Noreen,
I'am so sorry, he left me with a lot of great memories.
Pete Mier
October 27, 2016
Mike and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Molly Kibler Wyskocil
October 27, 2016
Dear Petrasek family,
I am so sorry. I have many fond memories of Papa Joe. You all are in my prayers.
Darren and Crystal Rix
October 27, 2016
Greg and Petrasek family we are sorry about Papa Joe Your family was one of our favorites.
Pizza Queen
Bob and Maryellen Overbaugh
October 27, 2016
Dear Petrasek family,
We are saddened by your loss and will be keeping you in our prayers. We always enjoyed the time we got to spend with Joe and will miss his great sense of humor and of course his jokes! God bless.
October 27, 2016
Thinking of you all with deepest sympathy and keeping you in our prayers.
Tony& Marti Casalino
October 27, 2016
Dear Mike,
So sorry for your loss. What a great dad you had. A life well lived for sure.
Julie Trausch Monahan
Fina Troitino
October 27, 2016
Dear Petraseks,
So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Julie Jones
October 27, 2016
Dear Uncle Joe,
I am so glad you found me just a few months ago. I looked forward to our phone calls and am so glad I got to say just how much I loved you. You were my favorite Uncle.
Going to miss you,
Love Julie Jones
Jenny Kuhn
October 27, 2016
Dear Petraseks,
I have you all in my thoughts and was sorry to hear about your loss. Mr. P, so sorry about the loss of your father. I didn't know him, but he sounds like a great man who had a real zest for life, and we can always use more of that in this world.
Love to you all,
Melanie Tuck
October 27, 2016
Dear Petrasek Family,
"Popcorn Joe" will truly be missed. He was always a happy, kind, sincere, and loving man. He made sure that everyone felt welcome. He genuinely enjoyed talking to people. We will all miss his smile, hot rice, popcorn, gambling trips, and friendship. Thanks for the memories!
Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers. You were truly blessed to have him.
Love, Robert, Melanie, Hailey, and Cameron
connie ahlstrom
October 27, 2016
Friends at the VFW
Bryan & Mickey
October 27, 2016
Greg and family,
we are sorry for your loss. We will miss his stories and great popcorn. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.l
Mike & Becky Scholles
October 27, 2016
We are deeply sorry to hear about the death of Grandpa Joe! He brought many smiles & laughs at Victory baby parties but also the horn blowing to let Victory's know his arrival! Grandpa knew how to live and will be missed! God Bless Grandma!
Harry & Noreen Jacobs
October 27, 2016
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Mr. Petrasek. He was always so much fun to be around and he always made my wife and I and our boys feel like part of the family when we would see him in Pittsburgh. Our prayers are with all of the Petrasek's and may the good lord bless you all during this time.
Joanie Mosley
October 27, 2016
I am so very sorry for your loss. . .I knew Joe when I was first employed with the Summit County Court of Common Pleas. He pretty much took me under his wing.. much like another daughter. Greg, you know that every time I saw you, I asked about your dad, and told you to give him a big hug from me . . . my heart goes out to you, as Heaven has gained yet another Angel . . . Godspeed, Joe, you will truly be missed
Bridget Crawford
October 27, 2016
We are so sorry for your loss, Bianchi. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
October 27, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family.
Joann Villella
Ryco, Inc.
1215 Market Street
McKeesport, PA 15132
Carly Stanfield
October 27, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know three little babies that will miss him dearly.
Jesse & Cindy Jones
October 26, 2016
Sorry to hear of Uncle Joe's passing. It's been a while since we've seen him, but will never forget how he and Aunt Celia greeted us with open arms each time we saw them. In our younger years he always managed to give us direction when we committed the errors of our youth. Loving and kind hearted he loved his family. Will never forget him referring to Jesse as being "strong as a Bull" Rest in peace Uncle Joe.
Carolyn King
October 26, 2016
I am heavy-hearted, grieved and weepy at hearing of the passing of my "Bigga Joe" but at the same time I feel blessed and honored to have known him over 30 years. To know that he transitioned from this life to life eternal is not goodbye... but until we meet again my friend and, when we meet again I expect my bag of "spicy hot popcorn"to be waiting!
To Greg and the rest of the Petrasek family, thank you so much for sharing him with so many.
Pattie
October 26, 2016
So sorry to hear of Joe's passing. He was our process server for many, many years and I used to love hearing his stories. I have fond memories of him. He will be missed.
Phoebe Hendrix
October 26, 2016
Dear Petrasek Family:
I am so sorry for your loss. Joe will be missed by all who knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Floyd & Dorothy Keathley
October 26, 2016
We were so sorry to read this obit because we go way back with our memories of Joe. Our most recent memories is seeing his smiling face in church every Sunday.
So sorry for the loss.
October 26, 2016
Dear Greg and family,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Joe. He was always such a large part of our Clerk of Courts family. May God bless you during this difficult time.
Summit County Clerk of Courts office
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