Obituary of Dennis John Petrucelli, Sr.

Dennis John Petrucelli, Sr., loving husband and father of two children, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020. He was 76.

Dennis was born on March 31, 1943 in Auburn, NY to John and Tinella Petrucelli. After high school, he served in the Navy for 4 years. He had a 38-year career in the insurance industry where he earned professional credentials in CPCU and CLU. He retired from EMC Insurance in Minneapolis, MN and relocated to The Villages, FL.

Dennis had a passion for golf and writing. He was a contributing op-editor for The Village News.

Dennis was preceded in death by his father, John, his mother, Tinella, and his sisters, Joan Marie Petrucelli and Sandra Petrucelli. He is survived by his wife Gerri of 57 years, his two children, Dennis Jr. and Lisa Marie (Michael Burke), his brother, Robert Petrucelli (Mary Petrucelli) and several nieces and nephews.

Celebration of life gathering date and time is pending.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Leukemia Society or donate to your local blood bank. Online condolences can be shared at hiers-baxley.com.