Obituaries Related to "Petty" from New York Times Archive
Notable Deaths 2017: Tom Petty
Tom Petty Died From Accidental Drug Overdose Involving Opioids, Coroner Says
The musician’s system showed traces of fentanyl and oxycodone, among others. A statement from Mr. Petty’s family said he was prescribed “various pain medications for a multitude of issues.”
Tom Petty Dies; His Lyrics Spoke for Underdogs
Tom Petty, a staple of rock radio through decades with his band the Heartbreakers, has died at 66. Mr. Petty wrote pithy, hardheaded songs that gave 1960s roots a contemporary polish.
Tom Petty, a Mainstay of Rock With the Heartbreakers, Dies at 66
A singer, songwriter and guitarist, Mr. Petty melded California rock with a Southern heritage in hits like “American Girl” and “Free Fallin’.”
Dr. Thomas L. Petty, Researcher of Long-Term Oxygen Therapy, Is Dead at 76
Dr. Petty was a pulmonologist whose research was instrumental in the development of long-term oxygen therapy for patients with severe chronic lung disease.
Clarence Petty, Protector of the Adirondacks, Dies at 104
Mr. Petty so revered the pristine Adirondack wilderness that he spent virtually all his adult life fighting to preserve it.
Paid Notice: Deaths PETTY, HENRY L.
PETTY--Henry L. Of Westport, CT, died Wednesday, November 23, 2005. Husband of Lois Petty, stepfather of Giulietta Drake, beloved son of the late William and Helen Petty, brother of William C. Petty III of Bronxville, NY, Michael Petty of Silver Springs, MD, Dr. Barbara Heuer of NYC, Deborah Dalton of Cooperstown, NY & Connee Young of Petaluma, CA, step grandfather of Hazel Drake. Memorial service Sunday, December 4, 2 PM, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Westport, CT.
Notable Deaths 2017: Tom Petty
Tom Petty Died From Accidental Drug Overdose Involving Opioids, Coroner Says
The musician’s system showed traces of fentanyl and oxycodone, among others. A statement from Mr. Petty’s family said he was prescribed “various pain medications for a multitude of issues.”
Tom Petty Dies; His Lyrics Spoke for Underdogs
Tom Petty, a staple of rock radio through decades with his band the Heartbreakers, has died at 66. Mr. Petty wrote pithy, hardheaded songs that gave 1960s roots a contemporary polish.
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