Corey Aaron Petrea

Corey Aaron Petrea, age 31, passed away on January 1, 2023 at his home.

Corey was born in Statesville, NC on January 14, 1991 to David Petrea and Alicea Snyder. Corey was a proud United States Army Veteran and enjoyed fishing and trying different foods. He loved to help people and had a great sense of humor. Most of all, he was a loving father to his daughter, Harper. Corey is preceded in death by his father, David Petrea; paternal grandfather, Harry Petrea; and maternal grandparents, Roger and Patricia Snyder.  

Corey is survived by his wife, Haylie Palmieri of Asheboro; daughter, Harper Petrea of Asheboro; mother, Alicea Howard of Asheboro; and nephew, Josiah Rape of Monroe.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 8, 2023 from 1:30 pm -2:30 pm in the church parlor at First United Methodist Church, 224 N. Fayetteville St., Asheboro, NC 27203. A funeral service will follow at 2:30 pm, with Rev. Lynda Ferguson and Rev. Edward Ramsey officiating. Burial will be held on Monday, January 9, 2023 at 2:00 pm in Salisbury National Cemetery, 501 Statesville Blvd, Salisbury, NC 28144.