Nicholas “Teo” Petronelli of West Bridgewater passed away on the evening of February 24, 2015 peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Nick was 87 years old and was the devoted husband of Rita (Crowley) Petronelli of West Bridgewater. They had been married for 65 years.
Born September 14, 1927 in Milford, MA he was the son of the late Paul and Maria (Bulso) Petronelli and was raised in Brockton.
Nick started his career as a bricklayer and through hard work he founded Petronelli Construction Inc. over 60 years ago. He built many notable commercial properties and single family homes throughout the region.
He was a World War II veteran who proudly served his country in the US Navy which he was honorably discharged. He was also a member of the US Navy boxing team along with his late brother Goody.
“Teo” was a quick witted, hardworking man who cherished being with his family.
He also enjoyed summering with his family at his Little Harbor, Wareham home, golfing, horses, boxing and traveling with his family on many memorable vacations.
In addition to his wife he is survived by three children, Nick Petronelli and his wife Debbie of Wareham, Dan Petronelli and his wife Donna of West Bridgewater, Marybeth Petronelli and her husband Michael Carey of Raynham. He was the grandfather of Nick Petronelli, Jr., Matt Petronelli, Jenny Moneymaker, Patrick Petronelli, Jessica Karras, Stephanie Petronelli, Jonathan Cooke, Katie Cooke and the late Kimberly Petronelli. He had four great grandchildren, Nicholas and Casey Petronelli and Nicholas and Mia Karras.
He was the brother of Lorraine Santoro, Eleanor Walsh, Guido Petronelli, Ronnie Petronelli, Henry Petronelli and the late Goody, Patsy and Freddy Petronelli, Rose Clark, Netta Derocher and Nilda Comstock.
Visiting hours will be held in the Conley Funeral Home, 138 Belmont St. (Rte 123), Brockton Sunday 2-5pm. The funeral procession will gather at the funeral home at 8:00am on Monday for a funeral Mass at 9am at Our Lady of Lourdes Church. Burial in Calvary Cemetery.