Eddy Petro
George Edward Petro, known as “Eddy” to friends and family, a long-time resident of Coopersburg, PA passed away at the age of 84 on March 22, 2025. Eddy was the youngest child and the fifth son of Michael Petro and Anna Krakovsky.
He was pre-deceased by his four brothers: David, Richard, James, Robert, and a sister, Dorothy Petro Litzenberg. Eddy is survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
In 1969, Eddy married Barbara Micklo and they were married for thirty eight years until her death in 2007.
Eddy the entertainer.
Eddy reflected true artistry in whatever he desired to pursue in his life. He seized the opportunities that intrigued him with deep passion and creativity to learn something new or master a craft. Music brought joy to Eddy and Eddy brought joy to others through his drumming talents, from doo-wop to rock and roll.
After graduating from Swoyersville High School in 1960, Eddy played drums with “Jay and the Americans” for one year. Then, in 1961, he formed “The Blue Counts” of Luzerne County, PA.
He played in the Peppermint Lounge in New York City, Pillow Talk in Asbury Park, NJ, Cinnamon Cinder in Chilicothe, Ohio, and the Wellwood Lounge in Scranton, PA
Eddy attended photography school in Little Falls, NJ where he earned a Masters of Professional Photography Certificate.
He was self-employed as a wedding and celebrity photographer taking photos of Charlie Daniels and other popular stars most noted in the Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton area.
“Uncle Eddy” had his camera in hand at family celebrations and gatherings, leaving his family with beautiful memories to cherish forever.
As a family historian, he also reproduced vintage Petro family photos to pass on to relatives.
A car guy.
In 1970, he started Eddy Petro Antique Automobile Upholstery.
Noted by fellow car historians, Eddy won Best Upholstery for a 1936 Bentley.
He reupholstered a Rolls Royce, Dropped Coupe, and Dellahay.
No one has ever won three successive awards in the Best Upholstery Category in Pebble Beach, CA, but Eddy Petro.
Eddy was particular about his own cars that he drove over the years:
El Caminos, Volkswagen bugs, and his red Cabriolet.
On country roads near his home, he enjoyed riding his motorcycle.
A man about time.
Eddy was an aficionado of the clock industry, specializing in period Early American clocks and period English and American bracket clocks.
Like clockwork.
When you entered Barbara and Eddy’s stone-built home, a former speak-easy, a variety of antique clocks softly ticked and would sound throughout the rooms synchronized to the hour.
A great deal.
Ed enjoyed browsing through flea markets and antique shops with Barbara, his brother Bobby, and and his sister, Dorothy.
After haggling with dealers over the price of a lucky find or an odd curiosity to share with others, he would tell the story how he got a great deal.
And the point is…
At family reunions hosted at his Coopersburg home or after holiday dinners and some smooth scotch, Eddy could weave a boisterous tale or a family memory told with exuberance and details you would never forget and often retell.
A lesson always followed his closing phrase, “And the point is…!”
Yet, Eddy was endearing and eccentric and he literally wore many hats: a flat cap, Victorian top hat, derby, or donning his Santa cap with his white beard paired with a fur collar, white gloves, and a cane ready for family photos, or creating a Christmas card with Barbara as Mrs. Claus in one of his antique sleighs.
Eddy Petro will be missed by many and will be remembered for his love shown through his humor, storytelling, music, and photographs.
Thank you.
The Petro family expresses their sincere gratitude to Debbie and her assistants for all of the loving care, comfort, and kindness shown to Eddy Petro.
A celebration of Eddy Petro’s life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Eddy’s memory can be made here.
Help Support Eddy
What we know to be true: Eddy lived his life to the fullest and could never pass up a good deal!
This site helps fund Eddy’s many bills and end-of-life wishes. He lived every day to the fullest — and we loved him for it, but… his piggy bank holds a mean grudge.
As you may know, Eddy spent the last decade in and out of the hospital.
Thankfully, he had great caregivers, but his finances were never as big as his smile or heart.
Please consider a donation in his memory. Any excess funds will go to support Eddy’s favorite animal charity.
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