Joseph A. Petrozzi, 95, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2023. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Russell Petrozzi and Frances (LaMantia) Petrozzi.
Joseph graduated from Niagara Falls High School before proudly serving his country in the U.S. Army from 1946 until his honorable discharge in 1947. On October 28, 1950, he married Grace (Chiarenza) Petrozzi at St. Joseph Church. Mrs. Petrozzi predeceased him on March 10, 2015.
Joe began operating his businesses, Capitol Cleaners and Feldman Furs, in 1948, which he operated together with his wife and son. He founded Coats for Kids 54 years ago, which is now a nationwide charity accepting, cleaning, and donating coats for children in need. Joe was involved with the Better Business Bureau, serving as a Board Member and also had the distinction of being their longest tenured member. He was a member of the National Cleaners Association, and the longest standing board member of Health Association of Niagara County (HANCI).
Despite being so dedicated to his businesses and community activities, the most important thing to Joe was family, and he adored spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Joseph is survived by his children, Russell (Susan) Petrozzi and Marcia (Robert) Britton; his grandchildren, Anne (Kevin) Burgess, Katherine (Wesley) Walker, Robert Britton, Jr., Alexa Britton (Matt McCormick), Rachael (Craig) Goldenberg, and John (Lynda) Marino; great-grandchildren, Joseph, Tucker, Chase, Claire, and Logan; his brother, Chuck Petrozzi, and his sisters-in-law, Mae (Late Anthony) Minicucci, Marie (late Vincent) Chiarenza and brother-in-law David (late Carol) Donato as well as nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.
In addition to his wife of 64 years, he was predeceased by his siblings, John (late Joyce) Petrozzi, Marie Hackett, and Angie (late Grant) Herod; and siblings-in-law, Charles (late Mae) Chiarenza, Florence (late Anthony) Cheff, and Lawrence (late Jenny) Chiarenza.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 11 from 2 – 6 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY, 14304 where funeral services will begin on Monday, June 12 at 9:45 AM followed by Joseph’s Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM in St. Joseph’s Church, 1413 Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY 14301. Entombment with Military Honors in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Niagara Falls, NY. If desired, memorial offerings may be made to Niagara Hospice. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.
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Visitation
Sunday, June 11, 2023
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel
2730 Military Road
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
Funeral Service
Monday, June 12, 2023
9:45 AM
M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel
2730 Military Road
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
Mass of Christian Burial
Monday, June 12, 2023
10:30 AM
Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Parish at St. Joseph’s Church
1413 Pine Avenue
Niagara Falls, New York 14301
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