Stanley John Petrosius' Obituary
Stanley J. Petrosius, 84 passed away November 20, 2011 at the Gardens of Richardson Nursing Home. Stan was born on August 3, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his mother, his Aunt Josephine and his beloved daughter, Roberta Lubetkin. He was survived by his loving and devoted wife, Virginia Petrodius; his son Rod Harden and his wife, Teresa of Rowlett, Texas; his daughter, Cindy Fisher and her husband Bryon of Austin, Texas; his son-in-law, Jim Lubetkin and his wife, Marika of Montauk, NY. He had seven grandchildren, Alex Lubetkin of Cleveland, Ohio; Brian Wesley and Carolyn Harden of Rowlett, Texas; and Freida Henderson, Michael and Cory Frankenhauser of Austin, Texas. He also had four great grandchildren-Morgan, Haley, Jamison, and Garrett of Austin, Texas. He also leaves behind many wonderful friends. He was in the Navy during World War II, stationed at the Naval Reserve Base in Dallas, Texas. He attended DePaul University in Chicago and was a professional musician for many years. He then spent many years in the food service industry first in sales, then later as a National Accounts Executive for Club Corp of America. In his later years combined with his love for photography with the computer and created wonderful art. He was a long time member for the Arapaho United Methodist Church, a signature member of Texas Visual Art Association, Plano Art Association, the DMA, the Texas Photographic Society ad Irving Art connection. The family would like to offer thanks to all the thoughtful employees at the Gardens or Richardson and Hospice Plus for their caring service. Visitation in honor of his life will be held at Restland Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 22, from 6-8 pm. Funeral services will be held at Restland Abbey Chapel officiated by Reverend Jack Soper of the Arapaho United Methodist Church, on Wednesday, November 23 at noon. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
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