Obituary of Angelo Charles Petrella

Angelo Charles “Chuck” Petrella Jr. 67 of Cortland passed away Sunday June 22, 2014 Chuck was born January 25, 1947 in Cortland the son of the late Angelo “Charlie” and Rose Salamino Petrella Sr. Chuck was a 1965 graduate of Cortland High school and attended Burtera School of Art in Boston. Chuck retired from the NYS Department of Transportation, and was proprietor of Petrella’s signz and was an avid fan of fifties and sixties music. Chuck took pride in the restoration of his 1955 Chevy Belair, but his greatest love was his family and spending time with his grandchildren and his animals. Chuck is survived is survived by wife of 44 years Mae Belle “Billie” Petrella of Cortland, his daughters Michelle (Shawn) Tucker of Cortland and Jennica (Ben) Baum of Cortland , his grandchildren Madisen and Brayden Tucker, Emma and Carter Baum, his sister Gina (Skeeter) Freeland of Cortland., and his faithful canine companion Abbey In addition to his parents Chuck was predeceased by his infant daughter Monica Marie. Funeral services will be held 10:00 am Friday at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home 9 Lincoln Ave., with Fr. Joseph Zareski officiating. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Friends are invited to call Thursday eve from 4-7 pm at the funeral Home Anyone wishing to make a memorial contribution in Chuck’s name is asked to consider the Cortland County SPCA 879 McLean Road or SNAP 178 Central Ave. Cotland, NY 13045 To offer on line condolences visit www.wright-beard.com