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Anthony Petrella
Sr
May 1, 1923 – October 26, 2010
PETRELLA, Anthony "Tony" John "Yodels" Sr., 87, of Florida, formerly of Mingo Junction, Ohio, died Tuesday October 26, 2010 at home. He was born at Mingo Junction on May 1, 1923, a son of the late Jesse and Felicia Christopher Petrella. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Anthony John Petrella Jr. He was a retired member of the U.S. Navy, serving in both WWII and Korean wars. Tony is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Betty Mae Swartz Petrella; two daughters: Janis J. Kapp and her husband John of Whitesville, NJ., Felicia Sciolino of Warton, NJ., a sister Beatrice Plesz of Venice, Fla., and a daughter in law, Susan Petrella of Hope, NJ., grandchildren: Christopher and Anthony Sciolino, Felicia Giberson and her husband, Jim; 2 great-grandchildren: Stephanie, Jennifer Giberson. Friends will be received Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Blaschalk-Wilson Funeral Home, 115 Union Avenue, Mingo Junction, Ohio where vigil service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday November 2, 2010 at St. Agnes Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. with Reverend James Dunfee, as celebrant. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Steubenville with Military Honors provided by Brilliant American Legion. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: USS Missouri Memorial Association, 63 Cowpens Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96818. Offer online condolences at www.wilsonfuneralhomes.com
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