Peter Pettalia Explained

State House:Michigan
District:106th
Term Start:January 1, 2011
Term End:September 12, 2016
Predecessor:Andy Neumann
Successor:Sue Allor
Birth Name:Peter Anthony Pettalia
Birth Date:9 August 1955
Birth Place:Detroit, Michigan, US
Death Place:Montmorency County, Michigan[1]
Party:Republican
Spouse:Karen
Children:2
Residence:Presque Isle, Michigan
Website:Rep. Peter Pettalia

Peter A. Pettalia (August 9, 1955 – September 12, 2016) was a member of the Michigan House of Representatives, first elected in 2010 and re-elected to second and third terms in 2012 and 2014. His district consisted of Presque Isle, Alpena, Alcona, Iosco, and part of Cheboygan counties. Pettalia owned an auto repair business; he also was involved with the rental cabin business. Pettalia lived in Presque Isle, Michigan. He was killed in a motorcycle accident on September 12, 2016.[2] [3] Pettalia was wearing a helmet and the other driver was deemed at fault, resulting in a conviction of "moving violation causing death".[4]

References

  1. Web site: State Rep. Peter Pettalia killed in motorcycle crash. 13 September 2016.
  2. http://legislature.mi.gov/documents/publications/manual/2011-2012/2011-MM-p0264-p0264.pdf 2011-2012 Michigan Manual: Chapter III—The Legislative Branch: Peter Pettalia
  3. House Resolution 360 (2016): A resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Peter Pettalia, member of the House of Representatives
  4. Web site: Woman sentenced for motorcycle crash that killed state Rep. Peter Pettalia . 30 January 2017 .