Brad Petrella, 85, of Wintersville died Sunday, October 5, 2008 at Acuity Specialty Hospital. He was born February 22, 1923 in Mingo Junction a son of the late John & Felicia Petrella. He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church; 95th Bomb Group Heritage Assn.; and Red Feather Club. Preceding Brad in death were two brothers Tony & Rocky Petrella. Surviving are his wife Rose M. Thomaselli Petrella; children John (Deanna) Petrella and Nancy (Tom) Schloss both of Wintersville and Brad (Gail) Petrella of Avon, OH; grandsons Mark Schloss, David (Emily) Schloss & Nicholas Petrella; great grandchildren Sage & Ava Schloss; sisters Mary Stover of Steubenville & Rose Kenealy of Fresno, CA.Per Brad’s request, there is no visitation. Friends are invited to attend a funeral liturgy with mass 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Blessed Sacrament Church with Msgr. Kurt H. Kemo officiating. Entombment at Mt. Calvary. There will be a 1 p.m. reception at Shorac Family Center after the cemetery committal services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to 95th B.G. Heritage Assn., Attention : G.I. Hammesfahr; P.O. Box 71, Metuchen, NJ 08840-0071.
09/03/2024
Christie Botte
Dear Brad and Gail, WE were sorry to hear of your loss. Reading your Dad's obituary we could tell he lived a rich and full life.We miss you guys! Hugs and kisses to Nicholas. Love, Tom ,Christie & Abby
09/03/2024
Sarah McElroy
I send my condolences and keep you all in my prayers. I will always remember Brad as the happy spirited person he was. -Sarah McElroy
09/03/2024
Pastor Walt Coppersmith
John & Deanna (and other family members) On behalf of the New Horizons family, our hearts go out to you during this time of mourning and grief. May Christ encourage and strengthen your hearts by knowing that your dad was known and loved by many. You remain in our thoughts and prayers. With sympathy, Pastor Walt Coppersmith
09/03/2024
donnie claprood
donnie and I (carole) send our deepest sympathy to the family he will be sadly missed by donnie mr p was always over to see donnie while he was cutting grass or planting his garden he was a very good neighbor to have around
09/03/2024
Pam and Darrell Richardson
Nancy and Family, Darrel and I send you our deepest sympathy. You and your family will be in our prayers. I know Darrell will miss the midnight talks at Krogers with your dad. Pam and Darrell
09/03/2024
Larry&Annie Maynard
I was blessed to have met Brad Petrella,Larry and I moved to wintersville,ohio from a job transfer and we were fortunate to have found a home beside the Petrells's.Brad became a member of our family .When i needed a friend he was always there, if i asked him for advice he gave it to me straight up,so if any one knows what a good person Brad was, Larry and I do. Mr.P with a home cooked meal from Roses"s in his hand made a tired working girl very happy at the end of the day with his kindness.I wish there was more Brad's in this world but if you truley knew Mr.P you must know there will never be another one.He had such a good heart and a kindred spirit and if you didn't know this about him , you didn't know him at all. He was there,not only for us for any one that needed his help , he gave from his heart and asked for nothing in return that was the way he was.and the way he lives his life giving not taking. A broken hot water tank, a lawn needing mowed,,car needing repairs what ever the occasion was he there willing to help .A generous,kind,caring and loving person he was that, and more, with him he takes a part of our heart a void that no other can fill except Mr.P. You will be missed my friend Larry&Annie Maynard Fleeming Island,Fl
09/03/2024
 
09/03/2024
Larry&Annie Naynard
We are so sorry for your loss Mr. P will be truely missed.Our thoughts and prayers go out to you mrs.P and the family. your friends Larry and Annie maynard
09/03/2024
Sam&Toni Bonacci
Dear Rose & Family, We are so very sorry about Brad. Our deepest sympathies.We are so very sorry to have lost precious time witheach other. May God bless and keep you always. Fondly, Sam & Toni Bonacci
09/03/2024
Shawn Coleman
Sorry to hear about your loss. Enjoyed spending time with himand he will be sadly missed.
09/03/2024
susan fingerhut
Brad, Gail So sorry to learn of your father's passing. In reading his bio it appears he was blessed with a good life filled with lots of family. Judging by what I know of you, I'd say he must've been a wonderful father. I'm sure you are missing him. -Susan Fingerhut
09/03/2024
David Carol & Shannon McCarthy
Dear Brad, Words cannot express how sorry we were to hear of your loss. We know how difficult it is to lose a parent no matter what the age or circumstance. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you, your dad, and your family as you work you way through the coming days. Your friends always David Carol & Shannon
09/03/2024
LInda and Dan Hall
Dear Aunt Rosie, John, Nancy and Brad, We were so sorry to hear of Uncle Brad's passing. The years go by so quickly. We have our memories and that's what keeps us going. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. So sorry we can't be there for the service but hope to come up this weekend. We will be sending a donation to the 95th BG Heritage Foundation in Uncle Brad's name. Much love, Linda and Dan
09/03/2024
Mike and Brenda Powers
Brad, I was very sorry to hear today about your father's passing. I hope you and your family can find some comfort together in your faith. Please know that our thoughts are with you, and we say a prayer for your father tonight. Sincerely, Mike, Brenda James and Lindsey
09/03/2024
Elida
Dear Aunt Rose, Nancy John and Brad, It was with a great sense of loss when I heard of Uncle Brad�s death. My heart is saddened. Brad was more than a wonderful person he was a kind and generous man who embraced and certainly enjoyed life. He loved and cared about his family; appreciated his friends and I know you will all miss him terribly. In fact his passing will leave a void in the hearts of all those who knew him. When I read the note from the neighbor, it brought me a smile because I immediately thought they truly knew and portrayed him well. He was a sincere man who derived his greatest pleasure from helping and giving to others. Whenever you where in his presence or just had a chance meeting at the grocery store, he always managed to make you smile. I kept him in my prayers but sometime our intentions are not how our prayers are answered. He will always be with us; his spirit and good will remain a part of everyone he touched. Elida
09/03/2024
Giovanni and Terri Delli Carpini
Dear Mrs. Petrella, Sending you and your family our heartfelt sympathy over the loss of your husband, Brad. We were delighted to have Mr. Petrella and your son visit our home in Arizona this past year. It was a special visit for us and we so enjoyed hearing Mr. Petrella's stories and life experiences. Please take care and many blessings to you. Sincerely, Terri and Giovanni Delli Carpini
09/03/2024
Michelle Tedreau & Janie Nelson
Dear Rose: Our deepest sympathies in the loss of your husband. May you find peace in the Lord knowing he is now at rest in God's kingdom.
09/03/2024
Bob Becker
Dear Rose, Nancy, John and Brad, Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your Husband, Father and closest friend. Although we may miss our loved one dearly, we realise that there is a better place and that he is there. SIncerely, Bob Becker
09/03/2024
Ernie Anderson
09/03/2024
Jean Mooney
Dear Brad, Gail and Nicholas-- I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad, father in law & grandpa. I lost my mom the week before, so I feel your pain, & also apologize for the lateness of this condolence. I hope you are all hanging in there. My thoughts are with you and the rest of your family at this sad time. I will keep your dad in my prayers also., may he rest in peace. Our best, Jean, Mike and Max Mooney
09/03/2024
Ernie Anderson
Rose, You have my condolences and will be in my thoughts and prayers. It is tough to lose your loved one. May God give you the strength to get thru it. Ernie Anderson
09/03/2024
Eileen Pelletier
Dear Petrella Family I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers and with you all. Regards, Eileen, Phil, Danielle & Tyler Pelletier Westport, MA
09/03/2024
Carlos and Mary Lou DeFreitas
Dear Petrella Family, We are sorry to hear about your loss, losing such a dear close family member is never easy. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Regards, The DeFreitas Family
09/03/2024
Becky and Jeff Keeton
Dear Rose and family, We are so sorry to hear about Brad and would like to offer our prayers and condolences to you and your family. Even though we are far away from Avalon Drive we still have fond memories of Mr. Petrella and living next door to you. Mrs. Petella- you are a very kind person and I hope that you can find the strength to get through this difficult time. Our boys think so highly of you and were sad to hear of his passing. Please take care and God Bless. Becky and Jeff
09/03/2024
John Greco
John, I am so sorry to learn about your father's death. I will always remember him as a gentleman who was full of energy, and had a lot of stories to share. May God's Grace bless you in the days ahead. John Greco
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