Mr. Petruska, 79, of East Brunswick, died Aug. 6, 2009, at home. He resided in the Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick, Nutley, South River and Old Bridge prior to relocating to East Brunswick 45 years ago. He was fleet manager at East Brunswick Public Works for 23 years, and recipient of Top Fleet Professional Award in 1994. Prior to that, he was employed at Raritan Valley Nursery for two years; and NJ Bell Phone Company for 30 years, retiring in 1984. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Brenda Buschhorn Petruska; a daughter and son-in-law, Diane and John Romatowski of East Brunswick; a brother Michael Petruska of Hendersonville, N.C.; two sisters, Rose Lanfalusi of New Brunswick, and Mary Szilva of North Brunswick; and a granddaughter. A memorial gathering was held at Rezem Funeral Home, East Brunswick.