Philip D. Petti, Jr. Obituary (1992

Philip Dominic Petti, Jr. passed away unexpectedly on October 7, 2018. Philip was born at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse, NY on August 20, 1992. He graduated from C.W. Baker High School and attended Oneonta and University at Buffalo where he earned his degree and stayed to pursue his lifelong dream of helping others. He previously worked as a job coach for B.E.S.T.T. (Baldwinsville Exceptional Students Training and Transition) program and as a counselor for individuals with disabilities. He most recently worked at DePaul in Cheektowaga, NY, and was dedicated to helping improve the lives of all those he worked with. Philip was an avid music lover, comic book reader, food enthusiast who was passionate about cooking, and a self proclaimed comedian. He was never very competitive unless challenged to a game of cards or a round of trivia. Philip always enjoyed delicious cups of coffee, discussing any social justice issue, and playing his guitar. He was filled with love, kindness, empathy, and never had a bad word to say about anyone. He will be greatly missed by many. He is survived by his mother and second father Dana and Steven Rubadou, adoring sisters Danielle Petti and Melissa Boucher (Jason), brothers Brandon Rubadou (Chelsea); Nathan Rubadou (Jamie), fur sister Chloe, and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends all across the United States. He is predeceased by his father Philip Petti, Sr., paternal grandparents Anthony and Corabelle Petti, and maternal grandparents Dr. Merrick Anthony and Patricia Dugal. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the following organizations in his memory: The B.E.S.T.T. program to help better lives of adolescents with disabilities (Please make checks payable to BCSD and put Philip and B.E.S.T.T. in the memo line) and mail to: 29 East Oneida Street, Baldwinsville, NY 13027 or to the Crouse Health Foundation (Baker NICU) (www.crouse.org/give/foundation/giving) where Philip spent many of his early days. Philip can also be remembered every time you enjoy a delicious cup of coffee, take your dog for a walk, listen to your favorite band, or tell a joke. He will always be in our hearts. No prior visitation. Private services will be held by family and friends to remember and celebrate Philip's life. Arrangements by: CASTIGLIA FUNERAL HOME, INC., (716) 824-6435, 873 Abbott Rd., Buffalo, NY 14220. Please share your condolences at: www.CASTIGLIAFUNERALHOME.com