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At 54 years of age, Paul passed away unexpectedly in his Lynn home early Saturday morning April 2
nd
. Born in Lawton, OK he was a beloved son of Alphonse and Margaret (Levy) Petrosino. He was a resident of Lynn for the past 8 years. Paul worked as a chef at Chili's Restaurant in Chelsea for several years until he needed to retire for health reasons. He grew up in Peabody and attended Our Lady of the Assumption Parochial school in Lynnfield. When his family relocated to Revere he continued his schooling attending the Lincoln Jr. High School and graduating from Revere High School. A professionally trained chef Paul worked for various area restaurants. He settled for a time in Ft. Lauderdale FL where he began working for Chili's Restaurants, relocating to the Boston area as a Chef at the Chelsea Restaurant several years ago. In his life time Paul enjoyed cooking at home and backyards for friends and family and was remembered as a great communicator sharing long telephone conversations and always taking the time to call and send cards to friends and family personally acknowledging their birthdays and anniversaries. Paul is survived by his loving parents Alphonse "Al" and Margaret "Peggy" (Levy) Petrosino of Revere. He was the dear brother of Kevin Petrosino and his wife Yen-Yen of Peabody and Patricia Stopa and her husband Mark of Clearwater FL. Cherished uncle of Katrina and Michael Petrosino and Camryn and Marinna Stopa. He is also survived by his loving companion Lisa Herlihy together with his canine friend "Sasha" and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
His Funeral Services will be conducted in the Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home 718 Broadway CHELSEA on Friday April 8
th
at 10:30 A.M. Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held at the Welsh Funeral Home on Thursday from 4 - 8 P.M. Funeral Home fully handicap accessible, ample parking opposite Funeral Home.
Should friends desire, contributions in Paul's memory may be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168. Or www.Dana-Farber.org "How to Help".
Should friends desire, contributions in Paul's memory may be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168. Or www.Dana-Farber.org "How to Help".
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April
8
Friday
Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home
Starts at 10:30 am
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