Obituary of Joseph F. Petta (HOLLEY) Joseph F. Petta age 85, returned home to God January 13, 2009. Joe, as he liked to be called, was born in Holley NY April 1, 1923. Joe was a member of St. Mary's Church and was the custodian there for 33 years retiring in 1985. He served in the US Army during WWII and was a member of Jewel Buckman Post #529 American Legion and the Knights of Columbus. Joe was an avid NY Yankees Fan.