She was an accomplished singer in the mid 1950's, later sang for the Quiñones Vidal television and radio show in the early 1960's. She loved to sing, had a passion for composing her own music and poetry , enjoyed gardening and sewing.
She was preceded in death by her husband Rafael Ramirez, her daughter Marianellie Marquez, and her son Rafael Ramirez Jr.
Petrita is survived by her son, David Marquez; daughters: Dolores Rosario and Luz M Ramirez- Amin; 10 grandchildren: David Marquez Jr, JoMarie Marquez-Cruz, Kydean E. Marquez- Cruz, Sandra A. Rosario, Sally A. Rosario, Rafael Ramirez III, Jessica Hook, William Ramirez, Nadisha M. Amin, and Eric M. Amin; 22 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.
A visitation will be held Saturday (8/23) from 2-4PM at Fountainhead Funeral Home followed by a service at 4PM.