Louis Petrolia

March 27, 1935 - September 16, 2025

 Louis Petrolia passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025, at the age of 90.

Louis retired in 1990 after 35 years with the Ontario Northland Transport Commission. He was a talented piano and keyboard musician, performing with numerous North Bay bands and jazz groups, and teaching accordion for many years. He also loved woodworking, cabinet building, and refinishing antique furniture.

He will be dearly missed by his children, Carl Petrolia, wife Alexandra Gakovic-Petrolia and Carianne Morabito (née Petrolia), (husband Anthony Morabito); grandchildren Braeden Morabito, wife Krista Morabito (née McLaren), Briana Morabito, Bryce Morabito wife Emily Bond, Kyle Petrolia wife, Kaitlyn Petrolia, Kayla Jacobson (née Petrolia) husband Jeff Jacobson and great grandchildren Bennett, Nolan and Summer Morabito, Ellie Petrolia, and Emma and Evan Jacobson.

As per his wishes, cremation has taken place, and his ashes will be interred with those of his beloved Lucille.

There will be no visitation or service.

Donations in his memory may be made to the charity of your choice.