EAST FISHKILL – Alberto “Albert” Pettinella, 77, a resident of Fishkill and East Fishkill, NY for 52 years died on Wednesday, March 3, 2010.

Born in Ripi, Italy on February 17, 1933, Albert was the son of the late Giuseppe and Annunziata Recine Pettinella. Albert immigrated to the United States at the age of 14 and began working at his uncle’s restaurant/catering hall business in the Bronx, New York.

On October 12, 1957, at St. Lucy’s Church in the Bronx, he married his wife Anna Maria Broccoli, a young school girl that he spotted at a bus stop. He enjoyed 42 wonderful years of love, laughter and family with his devoted wife Anna Maria until her passing on August 14, 1999.

In 1958, he moved his family from the Bronx to a small upstate town known as Fishkill, New York to follow his uncle in building a catering hall and resort. Realizing his passion was in the building and construction field, he worked tirelessly over the next 30 years as a partner of K & A Excavating Inc. Albert continued his passion for construction working side by side with his family in building and construction. He was happiest on a bulldozer or backhoe moving the earth to its proper elevation and location. His tireless work ethic and commitment to his family will remain a lasting legacy.

Albert was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Albert is survived by his
his son, Joseph Pettinella & his wife Linda of Hopewell Junction; daughter, Nancy Martinelli & her husband Jayme of Hopewell Junction; son, Albert Pettinella & his wife Melissa of Union Vale; also his treasured grandchildren, Nicole, Michael & Deanna Martinelli and Alix & Nina Pettinella. He was predeceased by his brother Lino Pettinella.

The family would like to recognize the wonderful staff at Yale– New Haven Hospital, St. Francis Hospital and Dutchess Dialysis Center for their attentiveness over the recent weeks. We also thank the many friends and family who have contributed their caring and concern throughout the years.

Calling hours are on Saturday from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am on Monday at St. Columba Church, 835 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. Interment will follow in St. Denis Cemetery, Hopewell Junction.