Joseph M. Petrullo Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-08-29T21:00:00
End: 2025-08-30T00:00:00
Location: Kearns Funeral Home

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Joseph M. Petrullo of Deerfield Beach, Florida, born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Joseph left this world on August 22, 2025 at the age of 87, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Michael Petrullo and Josephine Petrullo (Carbone); and his grandson Shain Petrullo. He is survived by: his wife Annie Darlene Petrullo (Sackman); his sons, Steven Petrullo (Kathleen) and Craig Petrullo (Laura); his grandchildren, Brian and Erin Kelly (Petrullo); his great grandchildren, Owen and Luca; his daughter Robin Kerr; his granddaughter Samantha Kerr Heindel (J. J.); his great grandchildren, Jacob and Oliver; his granddaughters, Heather Kerr and Joanne Petrullo Williams (Richard); his great grandchildren, Derek Natiello and Richard Williams (Tony); his sister Joyce Sutera (Petrullo) of Roselle, NJ; and his niece Jeanine Pitchell.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Augustine Institute, Institute of Catholic Culture, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Boca Raton, Disabled American Veterans, St. Jude's Children's Hospital.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Kearns Funeral Home

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September 8, 2025

Victoria Morin wrote a sympathy message

“We mourn the loss of Joe among us in Florida. Joe's deep love for God manifest itself in the warmth, wit, & humility with which he led many Bible study and faith sessions in our parish. Joe had a gift of drawing people out and engaging them to lively participation. His joy and love for God will always live on in our hearts. A memorial contribution is given to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Boca Raton, FL in grateful memory for Joe's life, service, and faith. Vicki & Bob”

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Aug 29

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Kearns Funeral Home
103 Old Hwy 28, Whitehouse Station, NJ 08888

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Aug 30

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Our Lady of Lourdes Church
390 County Road #523, Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889

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