Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late John J. and Mabel Hettler Petrillo.
John was a Warminster resident for 70 years.
Mr. Petrillo was a self-employed accountant, operating J. Petrillo and Associates in Southampton.
He was a communicant of St. John Bosco Parish in Hatboro.
John was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He served in both the Pacific and Atlantic theaters.
Mr. Petrillo enjoyed golf, playing pool, and trips to the casinos.
John was the beloved husband of Dorothy M. Petrillo for 65 years before her death in 2012. He was the devoted father of Joseph W. Petrillo (Elizabeth Ann) of Warminster, Paul Petrillo (Kelly) of Yardley, Anthony Petrillo (Sarah) of Yardley, Dot D. Bunn (Thomas) of Buckingham, and Yvonne Gosbin (Mark) of Bridgeton, N.J. He also is survived by 12 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to call from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2, at St. John Bosco Church, 215 East County Line Road, Hatboro, PA 19040, where his funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m.
Arrangements under the direction of Wm. Rowen Grant Funeral Home Inc., Southampton, PA.
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