Joseph Petramale Obituary
Joseph William Petramale, 5 years old, of Fort Mill, SC, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 4, 2024. Joe was born in Watertown, NY. He loved hockey, swimming, science experiments, Pokemon,baseball cards, his electric Jeep, and Sea Shanties. Joseph had a vivid imagination. He was very creativeand enjoyed building forts, arts and crafts, growing things in his garden, and experimenting in thekitchen. Joseph was adventurous, comical, fun-loving, inventive, and kindhearted. He attended kindergarten at River Trail Elementary School and was in the Flyers after-school program. He also beganreligion classes at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Fort Mill. Joseph had a thirst for knowledge andmade many friends while attending school and his extra curricular activities. Joe leaves a lasting legacy. He blessed other children in need by donating his healthy organs. Joseph is cherished by his mother, Kristyn Petramale, Fort Mill, SC; his father, step-mother, and half-sister, Nicholas, Taylor, and Olivia Petramale, Charlotte, NC; Grandmother and Grandfather, Cathleen Lenze and John Berte of Albrightsville, PA; Grandfather and Grandmother, William and Emily McArdle of Bluffton, SC;Grandmother and Grandfather, Beth Petramale and Larry Siracusano of Saugerties, NY; Grandfather,Rich Petramale of Saugerties, NY; Aunt, Jacqueline McArdle and soon-to-be Uncle, Dalton Infinger,Charlotte, NC; Great Grandmother, Mary Petramale of Saugerties, NY; and many Great Aunts andUncles, cousins, teachers, classmates, and friends.Visitation: Palmetto Funeral Home, 2049 Carolina Place Dr, Fort Mill, SC 29708 5:00-8:00 PM on Wednesday, January 10th, 2024. Funeral Service: Palmetto Funeral Home, 10:00 AM on Thursday, January 11, 2024. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Joseph’s name to the Anne Springs CloseGreenway Bench Program, Fort Mill, SC.

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Thomas Hyslip lives in Tega Cay with his wife and daughter. After 27 years in the U.S. Army and Federal Law Enforcement, he retired to pursue his passion for teaching. Tom is now an Assistant Professor of Instruction at the University of South Florida. In 2 short years he has won 10 awards from the South Carolina Press Association, including first place in column writing, education beat reporting and best podcast.

