Pettalia (August 9, 1955 – September 12, 2016) was a member of the Michigan House of Representatives, first elected in 2010 and re-elected to a second term in 2012.
His district consisted of Presque Isle, Alpena, Alcona, Iosco, and part of Cheboygan Counties.
Pettalia owned an auto repair business; he also was involved with the rental cabin business.
Pettalia lived in Presque Isle, Michigan.
He was killed in a motorcycle accident on September 12, 2016.