Stephen R. Petronio Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Stephen R. Petronio in Sarasota, Florida, born in San Francisco, California, who passed away on March 17, 2026 at the age of 67. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Stephen departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Stephen may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Stephen leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Emil R. Petronio and Joyce T. St Pierre. He is survived by: his stepmother Claudia Petronio; his siblings, Susan Petronio Julie Premo (Francisco), Carol Smith and Matthew Petronio (Mary); his nephew Mitchell Premo (Nataly); his nieces, Stephanie Premo and Emily De Lucas (Cole); and his great-nephews, Crew De Lucas and Rocco Premo.
In lieu of flowers, Steve requested donations be made to Retina Research Foundation at https://retinaresearchfnd.org. or Suncoast Community Church at http://www.suncoastcommunity.com.
