Alexander Petroff

Mr. Petroff, 87, of Freehold Township, died, June 14, 2009, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. He was a plant maintenance supervisor for Carter Wallace, Cranbury, for 18 years before his retirement 22 years ago. He previously worked at the A.&M. Karagheusian Rug Mill, Freehold, and as a lumber salesman. He served with the U.S. Coast Guard from 1942 to 1946. Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Ann Nichiporuk Petroff; a daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Raymond Mele; three sons and daughters in-law, Dennis and Elaine Petroff, David and Beth Petroff, and Gregory and Holly Petroff; a brother, Paul Petroff, a sister, Elizabeth Karoll; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Higgins Memorial Home, Freehold, followed by interment at Maplewood Cemetery, Freehold.