James George (Jim) Petrone, 92, of Highlands, NC passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022. Born in Huntington, Long Island, New York on September 21, 1929, Jim was the son of the late James Vincent Petrone and Adelina (Lena) Fusaro Petrone. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 71 years, Thelma Allmon Petrone and his son, Kevin Michael Petrone. Jim was a Navy Veteran. He enjoyed spending time in Carrabelle, FL and maintaining his property in Highlands, NC. He is survived by his daughters, Lee Ann Pearse of Chattanooga, TN; Susanna Murray, Anna Wilson (Roger Lee) and Lisbeth Petrone Leschen of Highlands, NC. Eight grandchildren Jimmy Petrone (Jessica), Vince Petrone (Jackie), Leslie Pearse Lyons (Mat), Lindsey Pearse Greiner (Jamie), Ryan Bryson (Kayla), Matthew Wilson (Ashley), Alana Wilson Fisher (Chris), and Jacob Leschen, and 18 beautiful great grandchildren. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews, and special friends Chris and Donna Alley. Jim will be remembered as a loving husband, dad, "Papa" and "Great Papa". Funeral services will be held on February 5, 2022 at 11:00 am at Our Lady of The Mountains Catholic Church in Highlands. The service will be followed by a reception at Wilson Barn, Wilson Gap Road, Highlands, NC, and the family would love to invite everyone to attend. Moffitt Family Funeral Care is honored to serve Mr. Petrone's family.