Southbridge: Philip Pettinelli, 74, passed away on Friday, June 28th, in the Massachusetts General Hospital, after a long illness.

He leaves his wife of 48 years, Jeanine (Pontbriand) Pettinelli; his daughter, Lauren Pettinelli and her partner Jay DeJesus of Brookfield; his son, Dean Pettinelli of Southbridge; his brother, James Pettinelli of Southbridge; his four grandchildren, Isabella Pettinelli, Logan Pettinelli, Maxwell DeJesus and Owen DeJesus; and several nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his brother, David Pettinelli.  Phil was born in Southbridge the son of Massimo and Mary J. (Perretti) Pettinelli.  He was a graduate of Nichols College in Dudley.  He also served in the National Guards.

Philip was the President and CEO of the Southbridge Savings Bank (now Cornerstone Bank) from 1993 to his retirement in 2014.  He worked for the bank in various positions for a total of 42 years.  Phil was a former member of the Board of Directors and Past President of the United Way in Southbridge; he was a member and Past President of the Rotary Club of Southbridge and was a recipient of the Paul Harris Fellow Award; he was a past president of the Tri Community Chamber of Commerce; and was a member of the Board of Directors of the Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge.  Phil enjoyed tinkering around his home, he enjoyed making model cars, planes and boats and also enjoyed woodworking.  He enjoyed classic cars, especially his Corvette. He also enjoyed doing crossword puzzles.  He was an avid golfer and was a member of Cohasse Country Club in Southbridge.  Phil loved his home in Estero, FL and was active in the neighborhood community.  Above all Phil loved his family and cherished the time spent with them.

His funeral will be held on Saturday, July 6th, from the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, with a Mass at 10:00am in Notre Dame Church of the St. John Paul II Parish, 446 Main St., Southbridge.  Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Southbridge.  Calling hours in the funeral home will be held on Friday, July 5th, from 4:00 to 7:00pm.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Lung Association, P.O. Box 756, Osceola, WA 54020-0756.