She was born July 1, 1941 in Rockford, IL to the late Henry “Hank” and Lillian Sassali. She was united in marriage to her loving husband of 57 years, William “Bill” Petri on September 7, 1963. Janice is also survived by her three children; Melissa (Christopher) Wright, Matt (Tera) and Christopher (Michelle) Petri, five grandchildren; Corbin and Brooke Wright and Claire, Chance and Beau Petri, as well as many nieces, nephews other relatives and many friends. In addition to her parents, Janice was also preceded in death by her two sisters; Joyce Sassali Brockway and Sharon Sassali Buffo.
Janice was a 1963 graduate of St. Louis University School of Nursing with a degree in physical therapy. She worked at both St. Joseph and Jewish Hospitals. She was a longtime member of St. Richard Catholic Parish. Janice enjoyed life’s simple pleasures; friends and family; she was an avid reader who also enjoyed a good challenging crossword puzzle and had a love for animals. Janice was dearly loved and will be missed by all who knew her.
A Funeral Mass will be held to celebrate her life on Friday, January 15, 2020 at 11:00 AM at St. Richard Catholic Church; 11223 Schuetz Road, St. Louis, 63146 with a visitation from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM.
Memorials may be made to the St. Vincent De Paul Society.
COMPARTA UN OBITUARIO
v.1.9.5