Andrew Petrisko Jr.

PETRISKO, ANDREW JR., 86, Northern Cambria, passed away July 26, 2021, at home surrounded by his loving family.  Born August 21, 1934, in Barnesboro, the son of Andrew Sr. and Mary (Biros) Petrisko.  Preceded in death by parents; daughter, Karen Snyder; grandson, Curtis Moore; and sister, Mary Ann Shuma.  Survived by loving wife of 61 years, Irene (Francisco) Petrisko; children, Diane, wife of Gary Talerico, Hastings; Sharon, wife of John Moore, Northern Cambria; Greg Petrisko, Westover; son-in-law, Dennis Snyder, Mineral Point; grandchildren, Nicole (Eric) Bougher, Kelley (Shawn) Dumm, Christopher Moore (fiance̕ Kaitlyn Fluke), Alyssa (Craig) Olear, Ian Burkey (Malana Dennison), Autumn Snyder, Matt Petrisko, Meadow Lightcap; and great-grandchildren, Carter, Nicholas, Brayden, Hannah, and Ayden.  Brother of Barbara (Robert) Potochick, Middletown; Margie (Robert) Hicks, Clymer; and Francis (Joan) Petrisko, Northern Cambria. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.   Andy will be sadly missed by his faithful dog “Taco”. US Army Veteran and member of Spangler VFW Post 7503.  Member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Retired Mine Clerk from Greenwich Collieries, and formerly employed as a Salesclerk for Bearings, Inc.  Andy enjoyed the outdoors, cutting his grass, gardening, and spending time with his family. Friends will be received from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Moriconi Funeral Home, Inc. Northern Cambria.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at Holy Cross Chapel.  Fr. Mark Groegor celebrant.  Committal, Holy Cross Cemetery.  Military Honors by local veterans organizations.

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