Emil Petro

1917 - 2010

Emil Petro obituary, 1917-2010

BORN

1917

DIED

2010

FUNERAL HOME

Bosak-Talboys Funeral Home

2900 Summer Street

Stamford, Connecticut

Emil Petro Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 9, 2010.

Emil Petro a long time Stamford resident passed away on Sunday March 7, 2010 at his home in Stamford.
He was 92 . Born in Checkoslovakia on May 6, 1917 he was the son of the late John and Mary Petrasko Petro.
Mr. Petro came to the United States at age 14, and was employed as a Baker at the Cottage Bake Shop for over 10 years in Stamford. He also was employed for 30 years at the Swiss Chalet in New Canaan, Ct. He was a United States Army veteran and served in WWII.
He was predeceased by his wife Mary Turanec Petro in June of 1994 and his son Emil J. Petro in June of 1996.
He is survived by his daughter Beverly P. Slinsky of Stamford, CT, his grandson Kevin J. Slinsky and Suzzane, his great grandson Kyle J. Slinsky all of Danbury ,CT, his sister Ruth Hopco, his brother John Hopco & Josephine all of Bridgeport, Ct, He is also survived by Elizabeth Csehak of Bridgeport, CT and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held at the Bosak Talboys Funeral Home 2900 Summer Street on Wednesday March 10 from 5 to 8 PM
A funeral service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church 265 Seaside Avenue on Thursday March 11, 2010 at 11 A.M
Burial will follow at Fairfield Memorial Park Cemetery

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March 11, 2010

Bill&Elaine Dudas

Beverly; our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Your dad was a special person and we will always consider him a great friend.

March 9, 2010

ally mitchell

Bev- I'm sorry for the loss of your father. my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Love Ally & Jay and Joey

March 9, 2010

Marty & Ed Bryant

Bev - your Dad will be missed by all. Your undying love got him through life and your great care for him

God Bless you and your family..- Love Marty and Ed

March 9, 2010

Jeff & Sherry Manning

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

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