Anthony Pettinichio

Anthony Pettinichio, age 90, a resident of Ridgeville, passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2018 at St. Vincent Randolph Hospital in Winchester, Indiana. 

            Anthony was born on June 1, 1928, in Philadelphia, PA the son of Anthony Carmine and Marie (Ventrola) Pettinichio.  He honorably served our country in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict.  Upon returning from his military service he worked in wholesale meat sales in Philadelphia and Florida.  Locally he worked as a self-employed contractor for several years.    He married Rita Hunley on October 1, 1983 and she passed away on August 1, 1996. 

            Survivors include:

            His companion:  Margaret Randall – Ridgeville, Indiana

            1 daughter:  Christine Furlong (husband Bob) – Ava Maria, Florida

            2 granddaughters:  Julie DiPompo-Doughterty (husband John) and Laura DiPompo-Din (husband Omar)

            1 great grandson:  Alexander Din

            1 step-son:  Steve Lovell – Winchester, Indiana

            3 step-daughters:  Karen Keen (husband Dave) – Portland, Indiana

                                         Lori June Strickland – California

                                         Leigh Anne Weller – Nashville, Tennessee

            1 sister:  Rita D’Orazio – Naples, Florida

            several step grandchildren and step great grandchildren

            several nieces and nephews

            Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland.  American Legion Post #211 of Portland will conduct military honors at 7 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. 

                       Private burial will be held on Thursday in New Liberty Cemetery, west of Lynn, Indiana. 

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