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Obituary: Peter Thomas Petrillo

Pete was self employed and a well known musician in the South Florida area he played guitar in many bands throughout his life.

Peter Thomas Petrillo
Peter Thomas Petrillo (Family photo)

Peter Thomas Petrillo our beloved and talented brother and son passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 26, 2019 in West Palm Beach, Fl.

Peter was born on March 11, 1964 in New Haven, Ct. He grew up in Branford, Ct and was a graduate of Hammonasett High.

Pete was self employed and a well known musician in the South Florida area he played guitar in many bands throughout his life.

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He was a free spirit and had lived in Northern and southern California recently returning to Florida. Pete was a good guy that made people laugh and smile with his quick witted humor. He was an avid fan of the Kansas City Chiefs.

He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Pete was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Eleanor Petrillo, he leaves behind his 2 sisters, Catherine Petrillo and Diane Higgins of East Haven, his brother Joe Petrillo of Delray Beach, his nieces and nephews Bianca Ciarleglio of East Haven, Erin and Joseph Petrillo Jr. of Lantana, Fl. and his great nephew Andrew Ciarleglio of East Haven.

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A Mass will be held for Pete this Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church in Branford.

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