Julio F. Petersen Sr., also known as “Toolate,” of Frederiksted, St. Croix, Virgin Islands, died on Wednesday, April 10, at his daughter’s home in Tallahassee, Fla.
Julio was preceded in death by his father, William Petersen; his mother, Maria Allick; brothers: Donald Petersen Sr. and Charles Petersen Sr.; sister, Ann Petersen Parris; and nephew, Rudolph Petersen.
Left to cherish his memories are his children: Anna M. Petersen, Julio F. (Sandy) Petersen Jr., Ella-Mae P. Daniel, Valerie P. (Terry) Harris and Dawn P. (Victor) Gordon; grandchildren: Leonard F. (Toya) Diaz, Sr, Denel M. A. Petersen, Taira M. Daniel and Julio F. Petersen III (Jay), Tyrell G. (Brittney) Daniel, Victoria Gordon, Courtney Gordon, Darnell F. Petersen and Shelbee Gordon; great-grandchildren: Leonard F. Diaz Jr., Malachi Diaz, Le’kan F. Diaz and Levi F. Diaz; sister, Joan Petersen; and twin brother, Mario A. (Joan) Petersen. As well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins too numerous to mention.
A special thank you and blessings go out to the nurses and doctors in the surgical unit at the Juan F. Luis Hospital, St. Croix, V.I., and Big Bend Hospice, Tallahassee, Fla., for their kindness and special care and attention provided during his illness and transition period.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 9, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Frederiksted. The viewing will begin at 9:30 a.m. with service following at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow immediately at Frederiksted Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to James Memorial Funeral Home Inc.
