Philip A. Petrignani, Jr., age 83, of Hackettstown died Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at home.
Philip was born June 11, 1943 in Kentucky during the World War II wartime years. He is the son of the late Philip A. and Geraldine (Riccio) Petrignani.
Philip resided in Hoboken, Old Bridge, Matawan and in Hackettstown through the years. He also served in the National Guard during the Viet Nam era.
After working for Coca Cola as a route distributor for a number of years Philip opened his own business, Gemini Vending that he ran for 30 years with his business partner before retiring.
He was a history buff, a gifted mason, enjoyed gardening and as he had quite the green thumb farming his land. He loved animals, cooking and an avid fisherman.
In addition to his parents he is predeceased by a son, Stephen who passed away in December of 2025.
He is survived by his wife: Patricia A. (Terebush) Petrignani, his sons, Philip, Anthony and Todd, a daughter, Dara a sister Cheryl Brecht and his brother-in-law Kenneth Terebush.
A celebration of life gathering will be held at Mattar’s Bistro on November 1st, 2026 between 2 pm – 6 PM. Mattar’s Bistro – 1115 Rt 517, Allamuchy, New Jersey, 07820 (908-852-2300)
Philips way of welcoming family and friends over his years was always through food and drink. Please we ask that you join us for a bite to eat and a drink as Philip would want it exactly no other way.
The Petrignani family asks please to not send flowers, fruits or anything of the sort but instead in honor of Philip and his family make a donation to Independence Volunteer Fire Squad, www.73fire.org, 24 Cemetery Road Great Meadows, NJ 07838 or Independence First Aid Squad, 3 Regina Lane, Great Meadows, NJ 07838 , Donate
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Cochran Funeral Home 905 High Street Hackettstown, New Jersey, 07840
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