Anthony Petrucci Jr., 82, of Salem, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 7:50 AM at the Blossom Nursing and Rehab Center in Salem.

He was born on September 17, 1942 in Salem, the son of the late Anthony and Susie (Zamarelli) Petrucci Sr.

Tony was a graduate of Salem High School, served in the US Marine Corp during the Vietnam War. He later went on to operate the family business, Petrucci's Restaurant for 15 years.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, the former Charleen Edith (Keller) Petrucci whom he married on December 28, 1965, his three sons; Anthony Petrucci III, Dave (Tonya) Petrucci and Brian (Stephanie) Petrucci, grandchildren; Anthony (Morgan) Petrucci IV, Renea (Chris) Thornley, Brooke, Sam, Jack, Audrey, Ava and Owen Petrucci, great grandchildren; Cohen and Cali Petrucci.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his three sisters; Connie Campanelli, Janie Grandolfo and Toni Casto, daughter-in-law Janell (Ferguson) Petrucci.

The family had a private family gathering on Sunday at the Arbaugh-Pearce-Greenisen & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services.