Lou Petronio/ 93R/ WXCR

Greg Goodfellow · Post by **Greg Goodfellow** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 8:59 pm

Lou Petronio, operations manager at 93R/WXCR, suffered a brain aneurism, heart attack and stroke Saturday night and was life-flighted to Ruby Memorial
in Morgantown.

I was able to see him yesterday afternoon; he is currently in an induced coma. A shunt was placed in his head and the blood clot has been isolated and made stationary.

Lou is a really good guy and is great at what he does, especially with production. Please remember his wife Lisa and mother Loretta along with Lou in your prayers. Every hour that goes by gives everyone more hope.

Big Media · Post by **Big Media** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 9:04 pm

Very sad. My thoughts are with Lou and his family.

Oldiesdude · Post by **Oldiesdude** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 10:25 pm

Had just heard about this early this afternoon. So sorry to hear about it. While I did not know him real well, we had talked several times durning remotes in this area. While he told me one time "I'm an asshole" (meaing himself),.... I really like him and wish him well. I hope he is able to get over this and my prayers are with him.

Lou

amayo · Post by **amayo** » Tue Jul 03, 2007 8:39 am

Danm, that is a difficult thing to hear. I competed against Lou when I was in Parkersburg. I believe he helped start WNUS in Belpre in the early 80's. Don't know him well, but sure sorry to hear this news. Lots of prayers..

Tom Taggart · Post by **Tom Taggart** » Tue Jul 03, 2007 11:18 am

Lou was the first program director and later GM of WNUS, Belpre.

Lou is in Ruby Memorial, Morgantown.

Dr. Whiplash · Post by **Dr. Whiplash** » Tue Jul 03, 2007 2:04 pm

Very sorry to hear of Lou's situation. Thoughts and prayers...

PassiveObserver · Post by **PassiveObserver** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 3:42 pm

I grew up on listening to him, as well as the sounds of WRRR FM St. Marys.

Dr. Whiplash · Post by **Dr. Whiplash** » Sat Jul 07, 2007 4:17 pm

Any update on Lou?

Tom Taggart · Post by **Tom Taggart** » Sun Jul 08, 2007 10:55 am

We received the word from Lisa Petronio that Lou died this morning.

We will post information on funeral arrangements when we receive it.

Oldiesdude · Post by **Oldiesdude** » Sun Jul 08, 2007 11:18 am

I am so sorry to hear that. He will be missed in a great way. My prayers go out to his family.
Carman

Dave Allen · Post by **Dave Allen** » Sun Jul 08, 2007 11:37 am

Don't know the guy but anytime one of US passes I feel the loss.

Hoosier Daddy · Post by **Hoosier Daddy** » Sun Jul 08, 2007 11:43 am

daveinthemorning wrote:Don't know the guy but anytime one of US passes I feel the loss.

Same here. My condolances.

amayo · Post by **amayo** » Mon Jul 09, 2007 9:07 am

Damn---can't begin to say how sorry I am.

jag · Post by **jag** » Mon Jul 09, 2007 3:57 pm

You're right, daveinthemorning. I never knew Lou, either, but he seems to have had an extremely positive influence on so many in so many ways. In any endeavor, especially broadcasting, that's worthy of respect.

My sincerest condolences to the families, both his personal and his professional.

Tom Taggart · Post by **Tom Taggart** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 10:33 am

Here is the information on the services for Lou:

Visitation from 2-4 and 6-8 on Wednesday at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg (downtown, off 7th street).

Memorial mass at 10 AM Thursday at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church (2500 Dudley Ave., just north of Parkersburg High School0.

Online condolences to Lisa and the family at www.leavittFuneralHome.com

Dr. Whiplash · Post by **Dr. Whiplash** » Wed Jul 11, 2007 4:00 pm

Here is Lou's obituary, from the Parkersburg News.

PARKERSBURG â€” Louis â€œLouâ€