PETRIE WILLIAM R

WO1 William R. Petrie was a potential VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 04/01/2014 at the age of 64.5 (Exact date not known.)
Brimfield, MA
Flight Class 71-21
Date of Birth 10/15/1949
Served in the U.S. Army
This information was provided by Sammie Williams

More detail on this person: William R. Petrie, 64, died peacefully at his home with his loving family by his side. Born in Springfield, MA on October 15, 1949, he was the son of Malcolm and Ruth Petrie of East Longmeadow. He has resided in Brimfield since 1983, previously living in Wales. He proudly served his country as a helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War. Upon his return, he earned his Master's Degree from Clark University. He was a gifted builder and ran his own construction business, B&B Builders, for over 30 years. He was a man of nature and loved time in his gardens, the ocean and astronomy. He will be deeply missed by his three children, Jessica, Robert and Billie Jean Petrie along with his two grandchildren, Brooke and Nathan Quattrocelli. He is also survived by his sister Norma Silloway and her husband David, brother John Petrie and mother. All services are private and Beers & Story Palmer Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Donations in his memory may be made to The Wounded Warrior Project or The Paralyzed American Veterans' Fund. Please visit www.beersandstory.com for more information.

Beers & Story Palmer Funeral Home 413-283-9061

Published in The Republican from Apr. 2 to Apr. 3, 2014

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