Dominic J. Petrone, 101, of Clearfield died on Saturday, September 27, 2014 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Clearfield.

He was born on July 3, 1913 in Reynoldsville, a son of the late Luigi and Thomasine (Malogoni) Petrone.

He was a member of Saint Francis Catholic Church of Clearfield as well as the Knights of Columbus #409, Clearfield and the Sons of Italy Lodge #189, Clearfield.. Upon graduation from Curwensville High School, he worked at the Elk Tanning Company in Curwensville; and prior to and after World War II the Harbison-Walker Refractories Company in Clearfield. With the closing of Harbison-Walker, he was employed at the Clearfield Bowling Lanes, working into his late 90s. His dedication and long service at the bowling lanes and to bowling resulted in numerous awards and honors presented by Allegheny Mountain Bowling Association including membership in the Bowling Hall of Fame in 2005.

Dominic, along with his five brothers, served during World War II with the Army and Navy. Dominic served as a Staff Sergeant in Sicily and Italy. He enjoyed life and people and was one of a handful of people whose cup was always at least half full. In addition to family, he enjoyed reading and gardening and supplied family near and far with the fruits of his labors.

Dominic is survived by a son Louis Nathan Petrone and the following brothers, Arnold 'Herb' Petrone and his wife Jeanne of Curwensville; James Petrone and his wife Rhetta of Tampa, FL and numerous nieces and nephews.

Dominic was preceded in death by his wife, Carmen Natoli, his parents and the following brothers; Albert, Philip and Gabriel Petrone; and the following sisters; Blanche Pozniak, Bredamine Petrone, Margaret Tucker and Violetta Petrone.

Mass of Christian burial will be said at the St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield on Wednesday at 1:30 PM with Fr. John Miller as celebrant. Interment will follow in the Calvary Cemetery, Clearfield.

Friends will be received at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield on Tuesday from 5-8 PM and on Wednesday from 11:30 AM-1 PM.

A Christian Vigil Service will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday at 4:45 PM.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to St. Francis Educational Endowment Fund, 212 South Front Street, Clearfield .
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