Raffaele Petruzzo 79, of West Harrison, N.Y. died on Dec.16, 2010 at White Plains Hospital Center. He was born on Dec.10, 1931 to the late Giuseppe and Maria (nee Curcio) Petruzzo in San Vito, Calabria, Italy. He was a retired carpenter with Polera Building Corp. in Scarsdale, N.Y. and an avid gardener. Ralph is survived by his devoted wife Mathilda (nee Tom) Petruzzo of West Harrison, N.Y. his loving daughters Rosemarie Troiano and her husband Nick of Thornwood, N.Y. and Melissa Marzano and her husband Robert of Cortlandt Manor, N.Y. Also survived by his two cherished grandchildren; Nicholas and Jessica Troiano. Predeceased by his three brothers and two sisters. Reposing, Hawthorne Funeral Home on Friday (today) 4-8 PM. Funeral Mass, St. Anthony of Padua Church, West Harrison, N.Y. on Saturday 10 AM. Interment, Kensico Cemetery, Valhalla, N.Y. In lieu of flowers donations to St. Judes Children Hospital, Memphis, TN. would be appreciated.
Born in San Vito, Calabria, Italy on Dec. 10, 1931
Departed on Dec. 16, 2010 and resided in West Harrisno, NY.
Visitation: Friday, Dec. 17, 2010
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Mass: Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010
10:00 am - 10:45 am
Cemetery: Kensico Cemetery