Russell Paul Petras, 63 of Cabot passed away on February 23, 2021 from the rare disease amyloidosis.
He grew up in Ford City and graduated from Lenape Vo-Tech/ Ford City High School. He was a tool and die maker and retired from Penn United Technology.
Russ was a hunter. He enjoyed helping family, friends and neighbors with any tasks. His new puppy, Butch, brought much joy.
Surviving are his wife of 33 years, Janice, his son, Benjamin Petras of Boynton Beach, FL, his daughter, Holly (Brandon) Floyd of Dawsonville, GA, grandchildren, Emma and Blake Petras and McKenzie Floyd and Luke Floyd. Survivors also include his mother Norma (Cooper) Petras of Ford City and his brothers, Ronald Petras of Ford City and Daniel (Rhonda) Petras of also of Ford City.
He is preceded in death by his father, Robert in 2017.
Friends will be received on Friday, February 26, 2021 from 3-7 pm at Fox Funeral Home, Inc., Saxonburg, PA.
Funeral services will be private. Interment will be in Lawn Haven Burial Estates.
To send flowers
to the family or plant a tree
in memory of Russell Paul Petras, please visit our floral store.