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MICHAEL PETRIK (Age 81)  
On March 31, 2011 of Bryans Road, MD. Beloved husband of Joanne Petrik; father of James (Marilyn) Petrik, Andrew (Joanne) Petrik, John (Christine) Petrik, Nancy (Dennis) Gillooly, Martha (Ronald) Pancierra, and Sally (Tony) DeLozier. Also survived by two sisters, 24 grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren. Friends received on Tuesday, April 5, 2011 from 5 to 8 p.m. with Prayers at 7 p.m. at Raymond Funeral Chapel, 5635 Washington Avenue, La Plata, MD 20646 - 301-934-2920. Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Star of the Sea Church, Indian Head, MD. Interment at St. Charles Cemetery, Glymont, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Association, 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20004-1725.

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Published by The Washington Post on Apr. 3, 2011.

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Shirley James

April 4, 2011

I'm glad to have visited with Mike recently and hope your many memories give you peace.

~Shirley James and family

Joanne Bond

April 3, 2011

Love you Grandpa and Great Grandpa!!! May you rest in peace, Love Joanne, Cory, Rachel, Abi and Darren

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