Mary Petrossi

Mary E. Petrossi



Port Huron - Mary E. Petrossi, 77, died Wednesday, June 18, 2008 after a courageous battle with Leukemia.

She was born September 4, 1930 in Port Huron and lived in the area all her life. She married J. Albert Petrossi on January 26, 1952 in Port Huron. He died on November 8, 2000.

As a young adult, Mary worked at Michigan Bell Telephone Company where she met her future husband. She worked as a legal secretary for several area attorneys retiring after 32 years. Mary was known for her involvement in Port Huron Minor Hockey and the Silver Sticks Tournaments.

She is survived by her daughter, Julia Ann Wiseman of Port Huron; sons, Michael A. (Cheryl)Petrossi of Colorado Springs, CO, Brian P. (Judith Lynn) Petrossi of Houston TX; Joseph E.(Kimberly) Petrossi of Port Huron; David A. (Kelly Jo) Petrossi of Pensacola, FL and Steven W (Shannon) Petrossi of Port Huron; 16 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Leona Chevalier of Bay City and Olga Smith of Port Huron; several nieces and nephews including Angela (Jim) Jurson, Lisa Turco and Michael (Monique) Turco; many close longtime friends.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband, J. Albert; son, Thomas F. Petrossi and her brother, Thomas J. Barbee.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery.

Visiting hours are 2-5 & 7-9 Friday and from 10 a.m. until the service time Saturday.

A memorial scholarship for International Silver Sticks will be established in Marys name. Donations to this scholarship may be made in care of Steven Petrossi.