Daniel Gerard Petrella , 63, of Greensburg, died Monday, March 14, 2016, in UPMC Presbyterian. He was born June 2, 1952, in Greensburg, a son of the late Joseph A. and Celestine Tierno Petrella II. Daniel was retired from OMNOVA Solutions, Jeannette. He was proud of his Italian heritage and enjoyed grocery shopping with his wife, playing the lottery, trips to the casino, landscaping, yard work and spending time with his pride and joy, Canyon. His love for stones could be seen on display in his yard and on his home. Dan spent his free time tending to his fish pond and rock garden and also enjoyed detailing cars and perfecting his newest hobby of cooking and baking. He was a member of the Hill Top Club, AMS Club, Amvets and Midway St. Clair Firehall. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph A. Petrella III; and a sister, Monica A. Petrella. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Patti Compton Petrella; three daughters, Carla A. Petrella, Lucciena M. Petrella and Danielle N. Petrella, all of Greensburg; his "son" and loyal companion, Canyon; a brother, Marty D. Petrella, of Colordo; a sister, Susan W. Petrella and her husband, Max Williams, of Pittsburgh; father and mother-in-law, Albert and Helen Compton, of Jeannette; brother-in-law, Jerry Compton, of Greensburg; sister-in-law, Marie (Harry) Susman, of Jeannette; and many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate the life of Daniel from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the CLEMENT L. PANTALONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 409 W. Pittsburgh St., Greensburg, PA 15601, 724-837-0020. Parting prayers will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday in the funeral home, followed by a funeral Mass to be celebrated at 10 a.m. in the St. Paul Parish. Interment will follow in Westmoreland County Memorial Park, Greensburg. Daniel's family has entrusted his care to the PANTALONE FUNERAL HOME INC., Greensburg. To share your memories and photos, offer your condolences or for directions, please visit us at www.pantalone.com. Natale N. Pantalone, supervisor.
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