John Petrulis, Sr.

John was born in South Boston, Massachusetts on November 26, 1934 to the late Felix and Amelia Petrulis. He attended Harvard University. After Harvard, he began work at a car dealership where he met the woman who would become his wife, Nancy, by holding her car back for repairs until he could work up the nerve to ask her on a date. The pair moved to Topsfield, MA, and welcomed the addition of two beautiful children, Laurie and John Felix Jr., who loved to help at the family-owned business, Ocean Pontiac. After the kids were grown, John and Nancy began the second part of their life by moving to Jupiter Farms, FL. While John had every intention of retiring, his love of cars won out, and he began a sec ond career a t Grieco Mazda in Delray Beach. John’s work ethic and passion for cars was unmatched, and he continued working there until his passing.

He is survived by his wife Nancy Petrulis of Jupiter Farms, Florida; his son John F. Petrulis Jr. and wife Kim of Neodesha, Kansas, his daughter Laurie Innis of Stuart, Florida; loving grandchildren Caitlin Innis, Abby Petrulis, Matt Petrulis, Tabitha Dudak, and Donnie Innis; and his brother Albert Petrulis and wife Millie of Medford, Massachusetts.

A memorial gathering will be held on Tuesday, February 14, 2016 from 4:00pm until 6:00pm at Aycock-Riverside Funeral & Cremation Center, 1112 Military Trail, Jupiter, Florida, 33458.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Peggy Adams Rescue League at www.peggyadams.org.

Arrangements under the direction of Aycock-Riverside Funeral and Cremation Center, Jupiter, FL.