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James L. Petro

1936 - 2021

James L. Petro obituary, 1936-2021, Leesburg, Fla.

BORN

1936

DIED

2021

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Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. - White Oak

1638 Lincoln Way

White Oak, Pennsylvania

James Petro Obituary

James "Jim" L. Petro, 84, of Leesburg, Fla., formerly of McKeesport, passed away Monday, June 28, 2021. He was born Aug. 9, 1936, in McKeesport, and was the son of the late John and Margaret (Bugan) Petro. Jim was an Army veteran and fought in the Vietnam War. He was a proprietor of Premco Inc., a machine shop in Christy Park, before retiring to Florida. He was a member of St. Angela Merici Parish, the White Oak American Legion Post 701, and was the secretary of Premco Golf League. He is survived by his wife, Judith "Judy" F. Petro, of Leesburg, Fla.; daughter, Margeret "Peggy" Worek, of North Huntingdon; sons, Michael Petro, of North Huntingdon, Matthew (Lexie) Petro, of North Huntingdon, and Martin "Marty" Petro, of Orlando, Fla.; brother, Thomas Petro, of Crystal River, Fla.; many grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Jim was preceded in death by his brothers, Jack and Donald Petro; and his sister, Dolores Brenick. Friends were welcome Friday, July 2, 2021, at the GILBERT FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC., 1638 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131, 412-672-6322, Troy J. Gilbert, director. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 3, 2021, at St. Angela Merici Parish. Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.

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Published by Triblive Online Only on Jul. 3, 2021.

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Vince Gori

July 4, 2021

Judy and Family,

I´d like to offer my sincere condolences to you on Jim´s passing. I knew him for many years and despite him being a business contact for my company, I considered him a real friend. When he closed Premco a few years ago it created a void that was hard to overcome. He provided many years of quality support to the Bettis Lab and the Program. May he Rest In Peace.

James Little

July 2, 2021

One of the nicest men I ever worked for. A real friend.

Jim treats team after winning the Diocesan Championship 3/21/1982

Ernie and Phyllis Fassio

June 30, 2021

Dear Judy, Peggy, Michael, Matt, and Marty, Our thoughts and prayers are with you on the passing of your dear husband and father. He loved you all so very much--just as you loved him. He worked hard all of his life for his family, rising early and enjoying his work. As a good father and to add to your joy, he shared his knowledge of basketball with you and your classmates as coach at St. Angela. In the process, he taught you how to be better human beings--to "play" as a team. We were blessed to know Jim.

Erin M (O'Donnell) Huff

June 29, 2021

To The Petro Family -
My deepest condolences on the loss of Mr. Petro. He will be missed by so many.

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1638 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131

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Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. - White Oak

1638 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131

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St. Angela Merici Parish

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