Peter F. Petraglia, 89, of Jamison, passed away at home with family on April 1, 2018.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years Virginia (Lowey) Petraglia.

Born to the late Charles and Theresa in New York City, and grew up in Vineland, New Jersey.

He served in the United States Army in World War II. Peter graduated from the former Philadelphia College of Art where he met Virginia.

Peter worked as a designer at the Saturday Evening Post, the Philadelphia Bulletin, and later as a partner in the advertising firm Princeton Partners. During his career he worked as an illustrator, a cartoonist and continued to work creatively as an abstract expressionist painter and photographer whose work was exhibited widely. He was a member of the Philadelphia Sketch Club, the Philadelphia Plastic Club, and the New Hope Art Association. Peter enjoyed spending time at his family home in Maine.

In addition to his wife he is survived by his sister Marie Espamer, his son John & his wife Ginger; daughter Lisa & her husband Geff Rapp; grandchildren Daniel, Gavin, Thomas, Julia, Tim and Stephen; four great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his son Mark, and his sister Rosalie Miller.

Relatives and friends are invited to his Memorial Service Saturday, April 14 at 11:30 a.m. at Episcopal Church of the Holy Nativity at 749 Durham Road in Wrightstown, PA. Interment will be held privately at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Episcopal Church of the Holy Nativity at the above address or the charitable organization of your choice.