November 24, 1931 - February 15, 2024

Robert Rocco Petrucelli of Sun Lakes, AZ and Easton, CT - dedicated father, brother, grandfather, uncle, loyal friend, and loving husband to the late Nancy Babs Delvecchio Petrucelli, and Natalie Keeker Petrucelli, died on February 15, 2024, at the age of 92, at his home, surrounded by the love of his family. Bob was born in Bridgeport, CT on November 24, 1931 to the late Rocco and Mildred Petrucelli. He was a graduate of Fairfield Prep, attended Yale University for two years and graduated valedictorian of Fairfield University, class of 1954, where he was president of his class, editor in chief of The Stag, member of the Honor Society, the Glee Club and Debating Club. Bob was then awarded a full scholarship to Georgetown Law, where he received his J.D in 1957.

He married his great love, the late Nancy Babs Delvecchio Petrucelli, in 1964 and made their home in Easton, CT. Together they had two children, Joan ( Joanie) and Rob. Bob was an accomplished lawyer in private practice most of his career.

In 2007, Bob followed his daughter from CT to AZ, where he made his home in Sun Lakes for the past 17 years. He married Natalie Keeker in 2013; she passed April 2023.

He is survived by his children, Joan Petrucelli Saunders (Rod Saunders) of Phoenix, AZ, Rob Petrucelli (Melinda Petrucelli) of Fairfield, CT, his grandchildren, Ryan and Bella Petrucelli, Gavin and Garrett Saunders, his sister, Arlene Mayernik of Stratford, CT, and nieces and nephews and cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, March 11th, at 10 a.m. at Notre Dame of Easton Church.