Nick J. Petrishen

Nick J. Petrishen, 77, of Natrona Heights, passed away at home, Friday, November 29, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 22, 1942 in Harrison Township to the late Nick and Mary J. (Gondak) Petrishen, Sr. Nick lived most of his life in Natrona Heights. He started in family business at Power City Motors in Springdale and then onto a new family business where he was the Owner/ Operator and Vice President of Nick Chevrolet, Tarentum for nearly 60 years. He was a member of Most Blessed Sacrament Church, Natrona Heights and a 1961 graduate of Springdale High School. Nick was an automobile enthusiast and enjoyed attending races at Lernerville and Daytona. Nick made frequent trips to Cocoa Beach Florida and Daytona. He supported many high school athletics financially as well as little league teams. Nick supported all local fire departments, Police and ambulances and many other charitable organizations. Nick always visited and gave support to anyone he knew that was ill or lost a loved one. Nick knew all his customers on a personal level and became lifelong friends with them and they were a part of his life and made him who he was.

            Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Loretta Susan (Szymkowiak) Petrishen; his children Michele Petrishen (Tammy Rea), Bemus Pt., NY, Bridgette (Thomas) Ladie, Buffalo Twp. and Nick S. (Malissa) Petrishen, Natrona Heights; his grandchildren Courtney J. Petrishen, Danni S. Ladie and Derek Nick Petrishen all of  Natrona Heights; great grandchildren Jazlyn, Marquees, Nickyla “Nikki” and Uriah. Also surviving are Nick’s siblings Carol Ann Koprivnikar, Natrona Heights, Rose Mary (Richard) Koprivnikar, Natrona Heights,Susan L. (Randy) Zaleski,Natrona Heights, Janice (Gene) Langham, Lower Burrell and John J. (Jami) Petrishen, Lower Burrell, sister in law Michaelene Szymkowiak, Aliquippa,  9 nieces and nephews  and a lifelong family friend and caregiver Kelly Meeder, Shaler Twp. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by a brother in law Louis W. Koprivnikar.

            Visitation Tuesday 6-8 PM and Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 PM in the Duster Funeral Home, Inc. 347 E 10^th Ave, Tarentum, 724-224-1526. A blessing service will be held on Thursday at 11 AM in Most Blessed Sacrament Church, Natrona Heights with Rev. Aaron J. Kriss, officiating. Entombment  in Mt. Airy Cemetery, Natrona Heights. In lieu of flowers family suggests contributions to Encompass Health Inpatient/Outpatient Rehabilitation, Harmarville, Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley or the local Fire, EMS and Ambulance services. VISIT: dusterfh.com