Alfons Petrash

Alfons Richard Petrash, 92, passed away on February 26, 2016. Alfons was born August 31, 1923 to Lydia (Macha) and Richard J. Petrash. Alfons is survived by his wife, Ora Nell (Boessling); daughter, Barbara Windish; sons, Christopher (Shari) and Paul (Cindy); grandchildren, Amanda & Ethan Windish, Hayley & Taylor Petrash and Kirk & Margeaux Petrash; sisters, Marie Janik and Bernadette Stade; brother, Daniel Petrash; and many nieces and nephews. This past February 18th, he and Ora Nell were blessed to celebrate 66 years of marriage. He was preceded in death by his mother and father; sister, Hattie Stolowski; and brothers, Leonard and August Petrash. Alfons grew up in Wallis, Texas graduating from Orchard High School in 1942.

He was a decorated Army veteran of WWII from February 23, 1943 to December 12, 1945. “Little Pete” was a long time employee at Continental Can Company: 1947 until his retirement in 1984. After retirement he thoroughly enjoyed his time at home; whether he was digging in his garden, fixing or refinishing a piece of furniture, he loved being outside working with his hands. He was an inventor at heart.

Alfons was a beloved, long-time member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church; worshiping there from 1959 until his death. He attended Mass faithfully and was an active member of the church’s Golden Youth club and the Liturgical Ministry. He was quick with a joke, never met a stranger and was the best “42” domino player. Grandpa will be missed!

Visitation will be held from 5-8pm, with a rosary at 7pm, Monday, February 29, 2016 at Pat H. Foley & Company. Funeral Mass will be held at 11am, with a reception to follow, Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 4213 Mangum, Houston 77092. Interment will be held at 1:30pm, Tuesday afternoon, at Memorial Oaks Cemetery in Houston.

Tribute video may be viewed by clicking the following link - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WCElkH9Fcl4