Harry Petti

A Memorial Mass for Harry Petti has been scheduled for 10:00 AM, Monday, October 31st, 2016 at the Church of Saint Benedict in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. A private interment will take place at Park Grove Cemetery in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Friends may visit Hayhurst Funeral Home on Sunday, October 30, 2016 from 2:00 to 9:00 PM. Harry Petti was born in Newark, New Jersey on Monday, August 28, 1922, the son of Andrew and Filomena (Rossa) Petti. Harry died at home in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma on Wednesday, October 26, 2016. He was 94 years of age. During World War II, Harry spent several years as a welder. Harry worked in the Newark shipyard on PT boats and battleships. On February 8, 1957 Harry married Miss Anna Boice in Tennessee. Harry and Anna moved to Dallas, Texas where Harry worked for the city for 10 years. In Harry’s early years, he had a passion for singing and playing guitar. Western music was his favorite and in his hometown of Newark, he was known as the “Italian Cowboy”. He moved to California Redondo Beach to pursue an acting career. He also lived a short time in Reno, Nevada near the famous Ponderosa Ranch. Making his way back to New Jersey, he worked as an inspector on the line for General Motors for 24 years. Harry enjoyed a long retirement of 33 years. Harry loved mowing and along with his wife and son, ran a small lawn service until he was 91. Harry enjoyed Italian cooking, especially his gravy for the pasta, pizza, and bread. Harry and his wife Anna loved playing Wahoo. For many years, they played every Saturday night with their son and daughter-in-law. Harry won so many games over the years he was given the name “Wahoo King”, which he proudly accepted. He loved traveling to Colorado, panning for gold and he always climbed a huge boulder. He enjoyed pancakes, apple pie and red wine. Harry loved spending time playing with his grankids and great grandkids. Harry is survived by, Wife, Anna Petti, Broken Arrow, OK Sons, Arnold Petti and wife Cheryl, Broken Arrow, OK Ben Petti and wife Courtney, Collinsville, OK Daughters, Betty Boyle and husband Michael Sr., Tulsa, OK Sue Jones and husband Michael, Broken Arrow, OK Phyllis Barbaro and husband Louis, Toms River, NJ Grandchildren, Spencer, Melissa and husband Robert, Michael, Jr., Samantha, Eli, Susan and husband Jimmy, Lisa and husband Chris, Jacob, and Louise Great-Grandchildren, Kelsey, Johnathon, Patrick, Jimmy, Andrew, Samantha, Ava, and Noah Several Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins He was preceded in death by his parents, 7 brothers, 2 sisters, son, James, and grandchildren, Payton and Madison.

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Harry Petti

August 28, 1922 - October 26, 2016