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Richard “Dick” Petras

  • On May 20, 2019
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Richard “Dick” Petras, age 88 of Lawrence, PA passed away on Monday, May 20, 2019. Born on April 19, 1931, he was son of the late Michael and Mary Petras. Beloved husband to the late Ruth Petras. Loving father to Michael (Lauren), Marc and Renee (Tony) Castelveter. Cherished grandfather to Robert Petras, Alison (Jonathan) Ogurchak, Becca (Gary) Pierpont, Madison Castelveter, Ryan and Julia Petras. Dear great-grandfather to Wylie, Levi and Violet Ogurchak and Kaelyn and Brayden Pierpont. He was preceded in death by his son Richard “Richie” Petras.

Dick is a proud United States Navy Veteran of the Korean conflict serving upon the USS Phillipines. After his discharge, he worked for Port Authority for 35 years. He was a lifetime member of the Lawrence Volunteer Fire Department #1. Upon his retirement, Dick really enjoyed golfing.

At the family’s request, all services will be held privately. Arrangements have been entrusted to Pittsburgh Cremation and Funeral Care, 3287 Washington Road, McMurray, PA 15317, (724) 260-5546.

Please view and sign the family’s online guestbook at www.pittsburghcremation.com.

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7 Comments

Richard L. Barnes
Dick was my classmate, a fellow Korean War Veteran, and a personal friend. My deepest condolences to his family.
Dave Patnesky
R.I.P. Dick. Thoughts going out to all of the family
Jackie Bobnick
My deepest sympathy and prayers to the Petras family.
Roddy& Kara
Mike,Renee,Mark Really sorry to hear about your dad. What a great guy he was. He will be truly missed.
Bob & Judi Safko
Dick was a great person to be around. He loved his family and cherished his friends. He was a fun guy to be around and will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Sorry for your loss.
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