Anthony G. Petullo

Anthony Tony G. Petullo, age 97, a lifelong resident of Lowell, passed away at Lowell General Hospital on Thursday, August 29, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Lucy (Wronski) Petullo with whom he enjoyed almost 65 years of marriage.

Tony was born in Lowell on March 27, 1927, and was the son of the late Gabriel and Madeline (Ruffo) Petullo. Tony lived his entire life in Lowell and proudly raised his family there.

He attended St. Peters School and Lowell High School before volunteering for the US Army Air Force in WWII. He served in the occupation forces in Japan and was honorably discharged. Tony spent over 45 years at Lowell Gas Company (Colonial Gas Company) where he was a service man and appliance technician. He served as the President of the Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA) while employed there. He was a member of the Lowell Lodge of Elks BPOE Lodge 87 where he would gather with his lifelong friends. Together with Lucy, they were members of the Friends of Lowell High School, supporting their children throughout their high school endeavors. Tony was an avid cribbage player and together with Lucy helped to run the cribbage league at the Dracut Senior Center. He also played in leagues at St. Ritas, Hynes Tavern and the Lowell and Dracut Senior Centers.

Tony is survived by his children; Karen Hutton and her husband Michael of Groton, Susan LaRoche and her husband Michael of Hudson, NH, Steven Petullo and his wife Tristaan of Chelmsford, and Sandra Piantaggini and her husband David of Hudson, NH. He had 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren that he adored; Lindsay Burgess and her husband Dan, Benjamin LaRoche and his wife Amanda, Michael Hutton Jr. and his wife Christina, Evan LaRoche and his fianc Cathie Plante, Casey Hutton and her partner Griffin Modzelewski, Tori LaRoche, Jeffrey and Tara Piantaggini, Cameron, Alexa and Carson Petullo, Collyns Lucia and Maeve Eleanora Burgess, and Brady and Jacob Hutton. He is survived by several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews whom he loved very much.

He is predeceased by his brothers and sisters; Angelo Petullo, Michael Petullo, Joseph Petullo, Louise Schiripo, Elvira Olly Sutcliffe, Rita Petullo and Nicholas Petullo, and his in-laws; Joseph and Albina (Kus) Wronski, Sophie Wronski, Irene Fencer, Helen Ceci, Elaine Gordon, Emmanuel Wronski and Albin Wronski. Tony was the last man standing!

Tonys family would like to thank his wonderful neighbors and friends who took care of Tony and Lucy as if they were family: Jim and Anna Vergados & family, Roland and Tracy Mainville & family, and Joseph Muiruri and Elizabeth Wakangu & family, as well as Anne Sepe of St. Margaret Parish. Also, many thanks to the staff of Lowell General Hospitals OCU and IMC units, and to the staff of DYouville Life and Wellness Community.

Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, September 5th from 4pm to 7pm at the Dracut Funeral Home, 2159 Lakeview Avenue, Dracut. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 10am at St. Margaret of Scotland Parish, 374 Stevens St., Lowell. Interment will follow in St. Patrick Cemetery, Lowell.

Service Details
Visitation
When
September 5, 2024 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Location
Dracut Funeral Home
Address
2159 Lakeview Avenue
Dracut, MA 01826

Mass of Christian Burial When
September 6, 2024 10:00am
Location
St. Margaret of Scotland Parish
Address
374 Stevens Street
Lowell, MA 01851

Interment
When
September 6, 2024 10:00am
Location
St. Patrick Cemetery
Address
1251 Gorham Street
Lowell, MA 01852