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Lawrence Petrole Obituary
Lawrence Adam Petrole, age 62 of Tamaqua, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, after a brief illness. He was born on December 1, 1960, to Joseph R. Petrole, Sr. and Margaret (nee Christian) Petrole. Larry attended Tamaqua Area High School, where he participated in the track and field program and was an avid swimmer and diver. Shortly after graduating in 1978, he joined the Army National Guard and earned his helicopter pilot's license. Larry would later serve in the Gulf War campaign in Operation Desert Storm as an Aviation Logistics Coordinator in Bremerhaven, Germany. He retired with the rank of Captain in 1991 and was working toward his flight instructor's license at the time of his death. Larry is survived by his mother; brothers Joseph P. Petrole and his wife Linda of Tamaqua, Gerald Petrole, Sr. and his wife Deborah of Andreas, and George R. Petrole of Lehighton; as well as nephews, Gerald Petrole and his wife Nicole and son Christopher and Mark Petrole and his fiancée Katie; niece Jackie Kerlin and her husband Michael and their children Aaron, Meryl, and Nolan Kerlin; along with many cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his father, Joseph and his sister-in-law, Claudia Petrole.
A Mass will be celebrated at St. John the XXIII in Tamaqua on Tuesday January 17th at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society at cancer.org. Online condolences may be made at www.zgfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are being handled by the Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Tamaqua.
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Vincent P Conti
January 6, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Julie Guay
February 5, 2023
I felt privileged to know and work with Larry in support of his aviation endeavors.
JAN GULDEN
January 30, 2023
THANK YOU FOR TOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNYRY
JAN D GULDEN DMD
Samuel E Schrack, DO
January 28, 2023
My last contact with Larry was in December when he contacted me concerning his January FAA medical certification evaluation. I was saddened to learn today of his passing. Larry was a model FAA HIMS program participant after becoming a client of mine in 2017. It was my privilege to assist him in obtaining his FAA medical certification to do what he loved the most, and that was fly helicopters. My sincere condolences to his mother and brother who he spoke of often. Also, condolences to the rest of his family. The aviation community has suffered a tremendous loss.
Sam Schrack, DO
FAA HIMS AME
Williamsport, PA
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Ed Demyanovich
January 17, 2023
To George and families, Tracy and I are sorry to hear of "Lavender's passing {as Stape used to refer to him} We sure had good times at the parties, the paloozas and the POOL! He was always a gentleman and good friend! You're in our prayers. Tracy & Ed Demyanovich
Cynthia Brutosky
January 14, 2023
God is rejoicing to welcome His heavenly son, Larry, home!!
Grateful
January 13, 2023
Sir,
Thank You for Your service to our country.
God Bless You!
God be with your family!
Sincerely,
A Grateful American
Vincent Conti
January 13, 2023
RIP Brother, as you go thru those gates of glory, you served your country well.
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