DR. DAVID “DR. P” PETRECCIA, 59, of Yorba Linda, California, formerly of Providence, passed away peacefully on Friday,September 12, 2014 at St. Jude Medical Center in California. Born in Providence, he was the son of Maria (Riccardi) Petreccia and the late Bernardino Petreccia.
David was a graduate of Classical High School and Providence College. He received his Medical Degree from St. Louis University Medical School and later attended Carnegie Mellon University where he received a Masters Degree. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from all schools he attended. David was Chief of Staff at St. Jude Medical Center where he was responsible for saving the lives of many patients. He was revered as one of the top doctors in California. Everyone loved him for his bedside manner and compassion. He will be truly missed.
Besides his loving mother, he is survived by his devoted sister, Tina Petreccia of North Providence and two sons, Anthony and Brian Petreccia, both of California.
His funeral and burial were held in Calfornia.