Obituary for Frankie Thomas "Frank" Petracca
Frankie Thomas “Frank” Petracca, 73, of Meadville, and formerly of Curwensville, passed away Saturday September 7, 2019 at the Wesbury United Methodist Community in Meadville.
Born December 2, 1945 in Clearfield, he was the son of Russell and Irene Mary (Tagliaferri) Petracca. Mr. Petracca was retired from the Pennsylvania State Department of Corrections as a Corrections Officer. He was a U S Naval Veteran of the Vietnam War, was a former member of the American Legion, and he was a Christian.
On October 1, 1966 in Curwensville, he wed the former Diana S. Redden who survives along with 2 daughters April Rachelle Maines of Glen Richey and Ashley Danielle Assalone of Grampian; 2 grandsons Casey Michael Maines and Brian Scott Maine and wife Lucia; 2 great grandchildren Grace Carolelynne Maines and Avery Scott Maines; 2 sisters Genevieve Dickson and husband Charles of Graham, NC and Gloria Yasofsky and husband Edward of Summerville, NC; a nephew Jessie Forcey: and 2 brothers-in-law Dennis Redden and Kevin Redden.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Joseph Russell Petracca.
Funeral Services for Frankie Petracca will be held at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc. of Curwensville on Saturday September 14, 2019 at 2:00 PM, with the Reverend George Cannon officiating. Interment will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery Curwensville.
Friends will be received at the funeral home on Friday September 13 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM and again on Saturday from 1:00 PM until time of services at 2:00 PM.
Military Honors will be accorded at the funeral home by members of the Clearfield Honor Guard.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chidboyfuneralhome.com
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Born December 2, 1945 in Clearfield, he was the son of Russell and Irene Mary (Tagliaferri) Petracca. Mr. Petracca was retired from the Pennsylvania State Department of Corrections as a Corrections Officer. He was a U S Naval Veteran of the Vietnam War, was a former member of the American Legion, and he was a Christian.
On October 1, 1966 in Curwensville, he wed the former Diana S. Redden who survives along with 2 daughters April Rachelle Maines of Glen Richey and Ashley Danielle Assalone of Grampian; 2 grandsons Casey Michael Maines and Brian Scott Maine and wife Lucia; 2 great grandchildren Grace Carolelynne Maines and Avery Scott Maines; 2 sisters Genevieve Dickson and husband Charles of Graham, NC and Gloria Yasofsky and husband Edward of Summerville, NC; a nephew Jessie Forcey: and 2 brothers-in-law Dennis Redden and Kevin Redden.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Joseph Russell Petracca.
Funeral Services for Frankie Petracca will be held at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc. of Curwensville on Saturday September 14, 2019 at 2:00 PM, with the Reverend George Cannon officiating. Interment will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery Curwensville.
Friends will be received at the funeral home on Friday September 13 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM and again on Saturday from 1:00 PM until time of services at 2:00 PM.
Military Honors will be accorded at the funeral home by members of the Clearfield Honor Guard.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chidboyfuneralhome.com
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Friday
13
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2:00 PM
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Chidboy Funeral Home - Curwensville
300 State Street
Curwensville, PA 16833
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Friday
13
Sep
6:00 PM
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Chidboy Funeral Home - Curwensville
300 State Street
Curwensville, PA 16833
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Saturday
14
Sep
1:00 PM
- 2:00 PM
Chidboy Funeral Home - Curwensville
300 State Street
Curwensville, PA 16833
Service
Saturday
14
Sep
2:00 PM
- 2:30 PM
Chidboy Funeral Home - Curwensville
300 State Street
Curwensville, PA 16833
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Oak Hill Cemetery
Thompson Street
Curwensville, PA 16833
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