

Charles J. Petrovski, 88, of Arlington Heights, born August 19, 1927 in Chicago to Vincent & Lucy (nee Ducret), passed away on February 14, 2016. Loving husband of Julia for 63 years; father of David (Cynthia), John (Janet), Christina, Elizabeth and Jeffrey (Annice Kelly); grandfather of Nick (Christine), Jessica & Christopher. He was preceded in death by Helen Mozelle (Stan), Vincent (Ida) and Dolly Moline (Bert).
He tackled each day with hard work and a youthful joy for friends and fun. He played minor league baseball in the Detroit Tigers farm system and later played 16”softball for The Greens, Arlington Heights 1960’s Park District champions. He belonged to Pipefitters Local #597. He enjoyed wilderness camping, canoeing and fishing. He was a member of the American Legion Post 208 in Arlington Heights, and he received a lifetime achievement award for his many years of volunteering at Maryville Academy.
Visitation will be on Thursday, February 18th from 3-8:30 PM at Lauterburg & Oehler Funeral Home, 2000 E. Northwest Hwy, Arlington Heights. On Friday, February 19, family & friends are gathering at Maryville Academy in Des Plaines in the Marian Chapel, 1100 N. River Road. Visitation at 10 AM. Mass at 11 AM. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Fr. John Smyth’s, StandingTallFoundation.org.
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