Stephen K. Petrullo

Stephen K. Petrullo, 68 Devoted and beloved father and grandfather. Stephen (Steve) Petrullo, 68, passed away at his home on June 8, 2020. He was born in Staten Island, N.Y., to Joseph and Barbara Petrullo, on April 7, 1952. Steve was a graduate of Monsignor Farrell High School where he received a football scholarship to Hillsdale College. After a year he returned home to marry his high school sweetheart, Carla Ancona Petrullo. Steve then joined the New York Police Department on June 26, 1974, and was later assigned to the Emergency Service Unit - Squad 6 on August 10, 1982. After his retirement in 1995, Steve returned to school and received his Bachelor's degree from St. John's University. He then became a history teacher at the all-girls high school, St. John's Villa. Soon after, he decided to seek out a ''less stressful'' position as a Special Security Officer with the U.S. Marshals Service at the Federal Court House in New York - Southern District. Among the many NYPD awards and citations he had earned, these two awards received while in ESS 6 should be noted - **International Police Association's George M Moulds Medal for Valor on 6.13.1984 **American Legion Post #460 Medal for Valor in 1988 Steve is survived by his two daughters, Heather Fratangelo and Kristie Campbell, and his nephews who were like sons, Joseph ''Jay'' Petrullo and Joseph Tulloch. He is the cherished grandfather of Emilia and Chiara Fratangelo, and Adrian ''Tucker'' Campbell. He is predeceased by his parents and siblings, Joseph Petrullo, Judi Lauria, Jeffrey Petrullo, and Richard Petrullo. Steve's life was centered around his family, and he absolutely adored his grandchildren. He could usually be found attending his granddaughters' dance recitals or building a pillow fort with his grandson, which is a stark contrast to his days of scaling the Verrazano Bridge to retrieve a jumper. As a Giants season ticket holder for much of his life, Steve perfected the art of tailgating. He also enjoyed cheering on the Yankees whenever they were playing. He dedicated his time to helping everyone around him - usually with construction projects. His fellow officer, Tony Sanpietro, stated recently in a REMA posting ''His strength of character and the skills he possessed were legend.'' This sums Steve up well. He was a legend who lived by the ESS motto ''At Your Service - Anything, Anytime, Anywhere!'' He will be missed by many. Per NYS Guidelines, visitation is limited to 10 people in addition to the immediate family. Visitation will be held at the Funeral Home on Saturday and Sunday from 1-5 p.m.

Stephen K. Petrullo

April 7, 1952 - June 8, 2020