George Ivan Petrotta

George Petrotta, 78, of Florence, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at McLeod Hospice House. Mr. Petrotta was born in Rochester, New York, a son of the late George Petrotta and Genevieve Triano Petrotta. He was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Avis Simmons Petrotta; son, Jimmy Permenter; son-in-law, Mike Wainright; siblings, Paul, Jim, and Sue. George was a loving father and husband. He was also a United States Air Force veteran. Mr. Petrotta was a grandmaster in martial arts and loved teaching martial arts to others. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to McLeod Hospice and especially Jessie Tanner. Surviving are his daughters, Avis Lynn Wainright, Sheila Watson, Lisa Lawless, Geordan Petrotta, and Natasha (Eddie) Shannon; grandchildren, Clayton (Amanda), Jennifer (William), Katlyn, Tyler, and Anthony; great-grandchildren, Addison, Mia, and Ava; grand puppy, Bella; special friends, Sylvia and Anthony Lawson, Dottie (Leo) O’Neal, Brian Penick and family, Dr. Brian Wall and family, Glen Wall and family, and Melvin Wells and family; and the Derman Hodge family. A graveside service will take place at Mount Hope Cemetery on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024, at 11:00 AM. The family will speak with friends following the service. Memorials may be made to McLeod Hospice House at P. O. Box 100551, Florence, SC, 29502. Please sign the Guest Book for the family at www.stoudenmiredowling.com.