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Originally posted by: C.I.A.D. @ Hisstank.com

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It's with heavy heart that we share this information. The G.I.Joe Club has posted official word that Mr. Sam Petrucci, former G.I.Joe packaging artist, has passed away this week at the young age of 86.

Sam’s career spanned six decades. One of his earliest clients was the Hassenfeld Brothers Toy Company, for whom he illustrated many game and toy packages including Mr. Potato Head, and the Superman, Mighty Hercules and The Banana Splits board games. Most significantly, he designed the original logo and boxes for Hasbro’s G.I. Joe line of toys.

A memorial service to honor Sam will be held at a future date. He enjoyed watching the manatees swim around Fort Pierce, so memorial contributions may be left in his name to The Manatee Observation and Education Center, 480 N. Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce FL 34950, www.manateecenter.com/index.php/support

You can read more about the the incredible Mr. Petrucci on the G.I.Joe Club site. We here at Hisstank.com offer are most sincere condolences to Mr. Petrucci's friends, family and all of those negatively impacted by this loss.

Yo Joe, Mr. Petrucci. May you rest in peace.... [Read More]

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