Obituary of Herbert Pettenati

Smethport - Herbert "Herbie" Pettenati, 93 of Crosby, died Thursday (December 9, 2010) in the Sena Kean Manor, Smethport. He was born June 30, 1917 in Crosby, a son of Peter and Antonia Simonetti Pettenati. Mr. Pettenati was a graduate of Colegrove High School. He was employed by PA Pressed Metals of Emporium, PA. He was a member of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church, Smethport, the Norwich Twp. Volunteer Fire Dept., Norwich Twp. Sportsmen's Club, the American Legion; John Berg Post #976 of Crosby, and was involved for years in the Crosby Baseball Association. He was also Secretary for Norwich Twp. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers: Waldo, Oliver, and Reno Pettenati, and 5 sisters: Rena Thomas, Yolanda Brown, Lydia Weaver, Bernice Rossi, and Norma Pettenati. A Blessing service will be held Monday, December 13 at 10:00 am from the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., 2 Bank St., Smethport, with the Rev. Vincent P. Cieslewicz, pastor of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church, Smethport. Burial will be in St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Smethport. Memorials may be made to St. Elizabeth Church or a charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences can be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.