Lee Petronelli

Lee L. Petronelli, 88 of Port Orchard, Washington, died at Tacoma Lutheran Home in Tacoma, Washington on February 6, 2001. He was born on December 19, 1912 in Boulder, Colorado. Lee married Emlu M. May in 1941 in Seattle, Washington.Mr. Petronelli was a Logging Truck Driver for 15 years and worked for the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard for 32 years as a Truck Driver. He retired in 1980. Lee served in the U.S. Navy during World War II Pacific Theater as a Petty Officer 3rd class. He enjoyed gardening and drawing.Surviving are sons Paul Petronelli of San Jose, California and Mike Petronelli of Tacoma; sister Laura of Denver, Colorado; and 5 grandchildren.Graveside service will be at Sunset Lane Cemetery in Port Orchard on Monday, February 12, 2001 at 11:00am. Memorial donations may be made to the Knights of Columbus.