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Virginia J. Petrelli

June 30, 1933 - May 18, 2015

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Obituary For Virginia J. Petrelli

June 30, 1933 - May 18, 2015

Petrelli, Virginia Jean Age 81, on Monday, May 18, 2015, of Baldwin Boro.

Loving wife of the late Richard J. Petrelli; proud mother of Karen (Tom) Padden, Dominic (Charlene) Petrelli, Jeffrey (Michelle) Petrelli and Kimberly (Robert) Muha; adoring grandmother of Thomas and Katie Padden, Richard, Nicholas and Liza Petrelli, Shane, Danielle, Gabrielle and Joseph Petrelli, Michael, Julia and Gregory Muha and the late Bryan Petrelli; caring great-grandmother of Griffin, Hunter, Jayden and Traeson; sister of Susan Lotz, Charlene Harding and the late Martha Hennessey; also survived by numerous cousins, nieces and nephews, as well as many dear friends. A retired cafeteria worker with Baldwin-Whitehall schools, Jean was blessed to be deeply involved in the lives of her seventeen grandchildren and great-grandchildren and proudly watched them grow up. She loved the company of her card club girls, spending time with her friends at the Leland Senior Center, and cheering on her favorite Pittsburgh sports teams. Jean will be remembered for her unwavering love of her family, as well as for her willingness to lend a helping hand to co-workers, neighbors and friends. Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227, Wednesday from 6-8 p.m and Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Friday morning at 9:15. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Germaine Church at 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to Colon Cancer Alliance, 1025 Vermont Ave, NW Suite 1066, Washington, DC 20005.

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  • December 11, 2019

    Jeff, Kim, Dom and Karen, We were so very sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. You have our deepest and most sincere sympathy. I loved that our families were intertwined in God's providence and that we grew up together. Your mother was an amazing woman, always with a smile on her face and a warm welcome. Dom, I will especially always remember and cherish going to school together and playing football together at Baldwin High and getting to know your beloved parents. So very sorry for your loss.

  • December 11, 2019

    Jeff, Kim, Dom and Karen, My condolences on the loss of your mother. What a wonderful person she was...always smiling and happy, which shined through her children and family. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. Leslie Bird

  • December 11, 2019

    Karen, Dom, Jeff, Kim My sincerest condolences on the loss of your mom. I have lasting memories of growing up next door to your family. Iâ??ll always remember your mom as loving and caring person. All of the moms of Portia Drive were loving and caring, even though they wouldnâ??t let us swim for a half hour after we ate, â??Youâ??ll get cramps and drownâ?¦ I believe we can find comfort in knowing that our moms are shuffling the cards right now and getting ready for a card game that heaven wonâ??t forget. All of your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Take care and God Bless. Ken Nyczaj

  • December 11, 2019

    Dearest Petrelli Children, What a great loss Jean will be to you her family and to all her friends. She was such a pleasant, wonderful person to all and she was always so happy. I have known Jean since her wedding day and she never stopped smiling in all these years. She loved your father so and loved you children more than anything. We would always run into Jean at the Casino in recent years and she had so much fun playing the slots, as we do. Our hearts are heavy with sadness and may dear Jean now be at peace, out of pain and with our Lord. Our prayers are with you and all the family. Sincerely sympathy and love, Tony and Ellen Mattei Vetere