Mrs. Doris L. Petrongelli's Obituary
Mrs. Doris M. Petrongelli, 89, passed away Tuesday morning, January 27, 2015 in Muskegon. She was born July 7, 1925 to Wesley and Barbara (Pliemling)) Buikema in Muskegon, where she was raised as the oldest to five brothers and two sisters. After graduating from high school, she worked as an employee at Teledyne Continental. On February 4, 1950 she married the love of her life, Edward L. Petrongelli, who preceded her in death on December 23, 1990. Devoted to raising her son and two daughters, Doris resided most of her adult life in Roosevelt Park. She was an avid golfer and loved playing duplicate bridge. Always the adventurer, Doris treasured traveling to places like New York City, Ireland, and Italy. She also enjoyed attending theater and symphony performances. Doris touched the lives of many people and will be remembered for her kind and generous heart. SURVIVORS include 3 children, Michael B. (Terry) Petrongelli of Harrison, MI, Susan L. (Andrew C.) Kleaveland of N. Muskegon, Linda A. Petrongelli of Roosevelt Park; 4 grandchildren, Patti (Peter) Castelli, Katie (Jeff Dzingle) Kleaveland, Drew (Kim) Kleaveland, Amy (Eric Dluzniewski) Petrongelli; 2 great-grandchildren, Julia and Ethan; 3 brothers, Donald (Betty) Buikema, Richard Buikema, Jim Buikema; 2 sisters, Roberta (Ted) Miskowwiec, Barb Medema. A private family graveside service will be held at Restlawn Cemetery. You may visit the family’s online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com Contributions in memory of Mrs. Petrongelli may be made to the Harbor Hospice Poppen Residence. Arrangements by The Walburn Chapel, 1547 W. Sherman Blvd., (231) 759-8565.
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