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Nicholas Petralia Obituary

GLENVILLE: Nicholas Petralia, 73, died Saturday March 28, 2020 at Saratoga Hospital. Nick was born in Saratoga Springs to the late John and Sophie (Stuka) Petralia. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was a police officer for the City of Saratoga Springs for 20 years, retiring as a sergeant. Nick and his family were active members of the (Schuylerville) Green Sabers Drum and Bugle Corp. He remained a lifelong member of the American Legion. American Legion. Nick and his wife bred Cavalier King Charles Spaniels under their Gray Stone affix. Nick was predeceased by his sister-in-law, Candace Petralia. He is survived by his wife 35 years, Darlene (Seaman) Petralia, four children, Deborah Kaminski, David (Pamela) Petralia, Wendy Hoofnagle and Daniel Clouse, two brothers, Michael (Pat) Petralia and John Petralia, six grandchildren, Rachel, Madeleine, Nicholas, Benjamin, Matthew and Lexi. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. A celebration of Nick’s life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Saratoga Hospital Foundation, 211 Church St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Arrangements are by the Gleason Funeral Home, Schenectady. http://www.lastingmemories.com/nicholas-petralia

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Published by The Saratogian from Mar. 31 to Apr. 1, 2020.

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April 6, 2020

To All of Nick's children, wife and family, both with and without fur, so sorry for your loss. He was such a kind person. I knew him as as a police officer and folks would thank him for a traffic ticket because he was doing his job, but kindly. He was always surprised and elated when someone said thank say you for a ticket as he handed it to them.

Tina Sterling

April 4, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you Darlene.

David Frei

April 3, 2020

Thoughts and prayers coming your way, Darlene, so sorry ... God rest Nick's soul.

- David Frei

Debbie ODonnell

April 2, 2020

So sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this hard time.

Debbie O'Donnell

April 2, 2020

So sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you and your family through this hard time.

David Howard

April 2, 2020

To The Petralia Family:

Please accept my Sincere Condolences on the Passing Of Nick. RIP

April 2, 2020

Thank you for your service to our country. Rest In Peace.

Karenann Towns Hummel

April 1, 2020

I am so sorry for your loss. In the hamlet of Thompson,NY the homes were Towns, Varney and Petralia fairly close together. Varneys had the biggest yard so all the boys and the only two girls Diane and myself would gather to play. Many good times then we all graduated and moved away. Now Nicky has moved on to meet his parents along with John's Candice. My prays and thoughts are with all of you

mike & judy salisbury

April 1, 2020

our condolences to nick's family.
he was a fine police officer and a good guy.

Neil & Kate Wright

April 1, 2020

Our sincere condolences to Darlene and the entire family. We share fond memories of Nick with all things Cavalier. He will be dearly missed. Sending love and hugs, Neil & Kate Wright

Ronalee Myers

April 1, 2020

Nick was a great man and wonderful neighbor!

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