Joseph 'Joe' Petras, of North Huntingdon, died Oct. 3, 2024. He was born Feb. 24, 1932, in East Pittsburgh, PA. Joe was a veteran of the Army, serving in the 5th Army area, during the period after the end of the Korean War and the start of the Vietnam War, achieving the rank of SP5. He was actively involved in electrical maintenance of the Nike Ajax Missile Defense System. Prior to his retirement in 1994, he was employed by Reliance Electric Co. for 35 years as a senior electrical field service engineer. After retirement, Joe was an electrical consultant at Cleveland Price, Inc., for 22 years. He was a member of Saint Agnes Church; and was very active in polka dancing throughout the years, and did extensive video filming of the events for others to enjoy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Bernadine; and brothers, John and Steve. Joe is survived by his four sons, John (Jennifer), Bill (Diane), Robert( Marianne), and Barry (Amy); grandchildren, Tyler, Jared, William Ray, Angel, Christy, Mitchell, Andrew, and Veronica; 4 great-grandchildren; and brother, William Petras. Services will be private, followed by interment at Good Shepherd Cemetery. Donations can be sent to Meals on Wheels. JAMES W. SHIRLEY FUNERAL HOME, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon in charge of arrangements. To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.