Joe Petrone

Joseph Petrone... he was 12 years old when his family moved from Italy to Edmonton, AB... he was 78 years old when he passed away in Edmonton on 19 June 2025... he grew up participating in soccer, gridiron football, volleyball, basketball and athletics... growing up, favourites included Nils Liedholm, Gunnar Gren, Gunnar Nordahl, AC Milan... authored book “Can’t Hold Me Down” in honour of his son who was born with Down syndrome... earned Bachelor of Educator from University of Alberta... worked as a high school teacher...

represented Canada at the Pan American Games in 1967... made four international appearances in 1967 with Canada Soccer's Men’s National Team…