Mr. Phillip E. Petzold

December 2, 1934 - February 17, 2017

Mr. Phillip E. Petzold, Jr. of Cortland, N.Y. passed away peacefully Friday February 17, 2017 at Cortland Regional Medical Center at the age of 82. Born December 2, 1934 in New York, N.Y., Phillip faithfully served his country in the United States Army. He was employed by Merrill Brothers in Maspeth, Queens before relocating to Cortland to work as a supervisor with Brewer-Titchener before retiring in 1995. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years; Marian E. Petzold; two sons; Phillip D. of Westbury, N.Y., and John F. of Seaford, N.Y. their wives Catherine and Cindy, three sisters; Vivian Hock of Franklin Park, New Jersey, Ada Donnelly of Port St. Lucie, Florida and Mabel Barski of Cape May, New Jersey, his sister-in-law Judith Petzold of Lake Hopatcong, NJ; three grandchildren; Kenneth DeCota, Danielle Petzold and Andrew Petzold and many nieces and nephews. We would like to extend a special thank-you to the doctors and nurses at the Cortland Regional Medical Center for their compassionate care. The family will be present to receive friends and family on Thursday February 23rd from 3-5 p.m. in the Chapel of Riccardi Funeral Home 69 N. Main St. Cortland, N.Y. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of family. Prayers of committal will take place privately in Sampson Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Waterloo, N.Y. Contributions in Mr. Petzold's memory may be made to the S.P.C.A. 879 McLean Rd., Cortland, N.Y. 13045. Condolences may also be sent to the family by visiting www.riccardifuneralhome.com