James Petit Obituary

In loving memory of James Petit in Akron, Ohio, who departed this world on February 2, 2025 at the age of 89. James leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, George and Evelyn; his wife Anne McGrath; his siblings, Jerry Petit, John Petit, Tony Petit, Agnes Monbarren (David), Mary Williams and Rita Pierce; and his siblings-in-law, Georgie Petit and David Monbarren.

He is survived by: his grandchildren, James Petit Jr. (Mary), Emma Petit, Ryan Petit, Kara Petit, Nolan Petit, Dan Petit, Katie Petit, John Petit, Amy Sivak (Chris), Anna Baltazaar (Phillip), Chris Sivak, Sarah Sivak, Patrick Sivak, Brian Petit (Christie), Will Petit, Abby Petit, Ella Petit, Trisha Hoffmann (Brian), Hannah Hoffmann, Matt Hoffmann, Joe Hoffmann and Mary Hoffmann; his siblings, Celena Provenzale (John), Peter Petit and Charles Petit (Genevieve); and his in-laws, Regina Petit, Nancy Petit, Alice Petit, Dave Pierce (Peg) and Steve Williams (TC McGill). He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Doylestown, Ohio, or The Saint Hilary Parish Foundation.