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Bobby Petralia Obituary

Petralia, Bobby L. Age 85, a resident of Lake Village, IN formerly of Frankfort, IL passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Loving father of Kathi (Chuck) Livingston, Debbie (Larry) Olson, and Glenn (Katie) Petralia and loving step-father of Cathy (Joe) Tyrcha and Sheryl (Chuck) Cronin, Louise (Tom) Tabisz; cherished grandfather and great-grandfather of numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Bobby was a Korean War Navy Veteran, member of the Tom Hartung American Legion Post 1977 and VFW Post 1493. He was preceded in death in by his parents Nick and Ann Petralia (Frederick), first wife Sandie Petralia (Kozin) and second wife Dolores "Dee Dee" Petralia (Surma). Visitation will be held at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 65 Old Frankfort Way, Frankfort, IL 60423 on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 from 2:00 - 7:00 p.m. The family will meet at Kurtz Memorial Chapel on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. and process to Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL for an 11:30 AM committal service with full military honors.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 10, 2020.

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AZ1 USN

March 10, 2020

Shipmate.. Rest In Peace...

Fair Winds and Following Seas...

We have the Watch...

Mark Davis

March 7, 2020

I am so sorry to hear of Uncle Bob's passing. My thoughts are with you Kathi, Debbi and Glenn. I always liked to hear Uncle Bob talk about his love of dancing and attending his ship reunions.

Mary Cheney

March 7, 2020

I am sorry for your loss of your Father, Debbie, Kathi and Glenn. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family .

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2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Kurtz Memorial Chapel

65 Old Frankfort Way, Frankfort, IL

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10:00 a.m.

Kurtz Memorial Chapel

65 Old Frankfort Way, Frankfort, IL

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Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery

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65 Old Frankfort Way P.O. Box 1031, Frankfort, IL 60423

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