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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Michael Petrosky, Jr.
Michael Petrosky,
Jr.
Jun 11, 1926 — Sep 16, 2017
Michael Petrosky, Jr.'s Obituary
Michael Petrosky, Jr., 91, of Belle Vernon (Lynnwood), formerly of Monongahela, died Saturday, September 16, 2017 in the Washington Hospital. He was born June 11, 1926 in Van Voorhis, the son of Michael and Mary Rich Petrosky.
Mike was a US Army veteran during World War II serving in Europe with the 9th Infantry Division, 60th Infantry Regiment, commonly referred to as the "Go Devils" and was the recipient of the Combat Infantry Badge. He also served in active US Army reserve for twenty eight years and retired as a Command Sergeant Major. In 1984, he retired from the US Postal Service in Monongahela after thirty eight years of employment. Mike started his career at the post office as a clerk carrier and retired as postmaster, a position he held for twelve years. A member of the First Christian Church in Monongahela, Mike was an elder, deacon, Sunday school teacher and former choir member. He was a member of the Henry M. Phillips Lodge 337 F&AM in Monongahela, the Carroll Legion James C. Ford Post 949 in Dunkirk and for twenty six years delivered Meals on Wheels throughout the community. For over twenty years, Mike was very involved in Monongahela's Showboat Variety Show and for many years served as it's Master of Ceremonies. He and his wife, Pat were charter members of Center on the Hill in Washington Township and very instrumental in organizing numerous trips traveling abroad. Quite the devoted family man, Mike also enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid sportsman.
He is survived by his wife of twenty nine years, Patricia Taylor Petrosky; four sons and a daughter, Michael (Debby) Petrosky of Monongahela, Kathleen (George Lyons) Petrosky of Monongahela, Dennis (Barb) Petrosky of Donora, David (Dawn Triscik) Petrosky of Monongahela, James (Michelle Bavin) Petrosky of Monongahela; step son, Mark (Robin) Marchesini of Monongahela; four grandchildren, Suzanne (Josh) Callaway, Lauren (Joseph) Wach, David (Beth) Petrosky, Nathan Petrosky; three step grandchildren, Melissa, Mark & Emilee Marchesini; six great grandchildren, Seth, Eli, Dylan and Evan Callaway, Joey and Addie Wach; two sisters, Helen O'Lexa of Monongahela, Mary Hoffman of Alexandria, Virginia; numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Wilma Sacane Petrosky who died in 1984 and three brothers, Metro, George and Charles Petrosky.
Mike was a US Army veteran during World War II serving in Europe with the 9th Infantry Division, 60th Infantry Regiment, commonly referred to as the "Go Devils" and was the recipient of the Combat Infantry Badge. He also served in active US Army reserve for twenty eight years and retired as a Command Sergeant Major. In 1984, he retired from the US Postal Service in Monongahela after thirty eight years of employment. Mike started his career at the post office as a clerk carrier and retired as postmaster, a position he held for twelve years. A member of the First Christian Church in Monongahela, Mike was an elder, deacon, Sunday school teacher and former choir member. He was a member of the Henry M. Phillips Lodge 337 F&AM in Monongahela, the Carroll Legion James C. Ford Post 949 in Dunkirk and for twenty six years delivered Meals on Wheels throughout the community. For over twenty years, Mike was very involved in Monongahela's Showboat Variety Show and for many years served as it's Master of Ceremonies. He and his wife, Pat were charter members of Center on the Hill in Washington Township and very instrumental in organizing numerous trips traveling abroad. Quite the devoted family man, Mike also enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid sportsman.
He is survived by his wife of twenty nine years, Patricia Taylor Petrosky; four sons and a daughter, Michael (Debby) Petrosky of Monongahela, Kathleen (George Lyons) Petrosky of Monongahela, Dennis (Barb) Petrosky of Donora, David (Dawn Triscik) Petrosky of Monongahela, James (Michelle Bavin) Petrosky of Monongahela; step son, Mark (Robin) Marchesini of Monongahela; four grandchildren, Suzanne (Josh) Callaway, Lauren (Joseph) Wach, David (Beth) Petrosky, Nathan Petrosky; three step grandchildren, Melissa, Mark & Emilee Marchesini; six great grandchildren, Seth, Eli, Dylan and Evan Callaway, Joey and Addie Wach; two sisters, Helen O'Lexa of Monongahela, Mary Hoffman of Alexandria, Virginia; numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Wilma Sacane Petrosky who died in 1984 and three brothers, Metro, George and Charles Petrosky.
Friends will be received on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 from 2-4 and 7- 9 PM and Wednesday, September 20, 2017 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM in the Frye Funeral Home, Inc., 427 West Main Street, Monongahela. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 21, 2017 at 11:00 AM in the First Christian Church with Rev. Walter McNutt officiating. Committal services and interment will follow in the Monongahela Cemetery with military honors accorded by the Monongahela Firing Squad and Honor Guard.
The Henry M. Phillips Lodge 337 F&AM will conduct services on Wednesday evening at 7:30 PM in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church, 630 Chess Street, Monongahela, PA 15063.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church, 630 Chess Street, Monongahela, PA 15063.
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Funeral Services for Michael Petrosky, Jr.
Visitation
September
19
Tuesday
Frye Funeral Home
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Visitation
September
19
Tuesday
Frye Funeral Home
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Visitation
September
20
Wednesday
Frye Funeral Home
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Visitation
September
20
Wednesday
Frye Funeral Home
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Funeral Service
September
21
Thursday
First Christian Church
Starts at 11:00 am
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