Robert Joseph Petiya

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Born November 4, 1928 in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio. He was the oldest of the two children born to Joseph Peter Petiya and his wife Mary Magdalene Mink.

Description

Robert was of average build (weighing 151 pounds in 1946) and of average stature (5 foot 9 1/2 inch). He had a light complexion along with brown hair and brown eyes. He had a scar in the shape of a questions mark of right forearm.

Early Years

• Childhood -
• Siblings
  • Helen Magdalene Petiya

Education

He completed the eleventh grade.

Religion

Baptized into the Catholic faith.

He was a member of St. Pius X Church in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio.

Military Service Years

Robert never served in the U.S. Armed Services

Family Years

Married Grace Myrtle Funk on May 1, 1948 at St. Mary's Church in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio. The couple had five children, two boys - David J. and Richard R. and three girls - Helen Marie, Rebecca and Sheryl A.

The couple had three children:

• David J. Petiya
• Helen Marie Petiya
• Rebecca A. Petiya
• Richard R. Petiya
• Sheryl A. Petiya

Residences

• Lived at 769 Fourth Street in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio in 1940.
• Lived at 525 Fourth Street SW in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio in 1950.
• Lived at 1633 Arthur Dr. NW, Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio in 2006

Working Years

He was employed by Peerless Winsmith as an inspector and tester for 44 years before retiring March 15, 1991.

Personal Life

He enjoyed woodworking, traveling, visiting family and spending time with his grandchildren.

Death

Robert passed away from medullary failure on December 6, 2006 at St. Joseph's Health Center in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio.

He was buried on December 9 1994 at St. Mary's Cemetery in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio. The grave of Robert is located on the west side of the intersection of Niles Road SE (Ohio State Route 169) and Thomas Road SE. This cemetery is approximately 1 1/2 miles southeast of Warren, Ohio.