Peter Cunningham Obituary

I can not believe that we have lost two wonderful men on our block, Tony and Pete. I am still trying to come to grips with it. All I know I can do is pray for all of you. If it helps to know that you are in our thoughts, or if it helps to know that prayers are being said, please know that they are being done.
Kathy and John Russell

The first thing you noticed was the smile. Warm, welcoming, mischevious and sincere all at the same time. I didn't know many people when I moved to Chicago. Pete was fantastic, one of the first and one of the best people I met. He always made me feel like an old friend, rather than just someone elses cousin. I can't express how sincere my sympathies are to Shelly, the girls, the Cunninghams, and all Pete's family and friends. He was truly one of the good ones, and I am very saddened by his passing. I miss you Pete.

Shelly, Abbey, Mimi and Ava, We should all live life as Pete did. He was so full of LOVE and that will live on in all of us forever. He was so proud of all of you.
We love you and are here for you.
The "next door" neighbors
aka The Moores

Our condolences to Frank,Gina and entire Cunningham family. Bill & lynn Rodemann

Shelly and Family,
Tim and I wish you our best in the difficult days, weeks and months to come. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

My thoughts & prayers are with the entire Cunningham family. Please accept my deepest sympathy. I didn't know Peter but Frank is my niece Melissa's boyfriend. If he was anything like Frank I'm sure he was wonderful man. God Bless you all, Auntie Mari (Downers Grove, IL)

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Abby, Mimi, and Ava. I just heard about your Dad and I am so sorry for your loss and sadness. You will be in my prayers. Hugs to all of you. Mrs. Jones (your music teacher).

To Gina, Frank, Clare, Ann and the rest of the Cunningham family-my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time. I am sorry I could not attend the service.

Love, Mary Moriarty Vonck

Shelly,

I was sorry to hear of the passing of your husband. You and your girls are in my thoughts and prayers. May God grant you all peace.

Pete is someone that I knew years ago. Prayers to all of his loved ones

Shelly, Abby, Mimi & Ava:

Words cannot express my sympathy for your loss. Pete was a great guy, a fantastic neighbor and a loyal friend. He will be missed by all that were lucky enough to have known him.

You were the light of his life and he loved you all so much. Although his time here was much too short, his life was happy and meaningful because of his beautiful family!! He knew this and you can take some comfort in knowing how happy you made him.

I will never forget the great times we had at the old house, the Halloween Spooks, the cookie swaps, the block parties, you watching the Sopranos on Sunday nights and me interupting bringing over some sort of treat!!

I will be here for you if you want to talk, any time, day or night. I understand what you are going through. It is a rough road you have ahead of you and you don't have to go through this alone.

It has been 4 yrs since Tony passed away. He would have turned 40 this May. I am certain that he and Pete have reconnected and are enjoying a beer and some sort of sporting event together!!

May God be with you now and always. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Love, Mo

Condolences from myself and my family on Peters passing. May God give you all the peace to continue on. God Bless.

Peter always brought a smile and his kind-hearted ways to our house. We are very sorry and will continue to pray for all of you. With sympathy and love,
The Ewers Family

Dear Gina,

I am so sorry about your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

CHP

Dear Gina,


I am so sorry about your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Sincerly,

Chip Heinlen (CHP)

My favorite memory of Peter was his awesome smile and hearty laugh. Whenever I would see Pete I would sing "Do you really love me!" Jesus said to Peter. "Lord you know I love you!" Peter said with joy! "Then feed my lambs!" Jesus said. "Peter feed my sheep!" It may have been a courtesy laugh because I cant sing, but it was worth it! Love, Timmy Clancy

So sorry for your lost. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. I work with Pete and he will be deeply missed.

Expressing my condolences to the Cunninghams and the extended families that were with Peter. May god bless each one of you through this tiring moment to have peace.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Cunningham Family at this difficult time. You have a wonderful family and may you find your strength in each other. God bless all of you.
Peggy & John Duffy ("the cake lady")

Michelle, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family during this very difficult time.

Shelly, Im am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers...

The entire Cunningham family is in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss, my heart breaks for you. My niece, Katie, is best friends with Mimi.

Shelly, I'm so sorry about you and your daughter's loss. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Stan Nykiel

Dan, The Finwall family would to say " Sorry for yours and your families loss.. ' please accept our deep condolences.

With love the Finwalls

I'll always remember Pete from the "old" neighborhood. Coming into Kean gas station at 82nd and Kedzie when I worked there in the 80s. Hard to believe he's gone. He'll always be 16 in my memories. My family and I send our prayers to Pete's entire family.

Anne and Tom, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother, Pete. I will keep the entire Cunningham family in my prayers.

I just wanted to you know that I was there. I arrived at 6:00 and had to leave at 8:00 to pick my son up from basketball. I didn't even make it into the Church. What an amazing outpouring of love and support. I really wanted to see you all. You are all in my prayers. Mrs. Cunningham, Clare, Ann, Ginny, Frank and your entire family, God bless.

Shelly, I am so sorry for your incredible loss. You, your girls and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Please accept my condolences on the death of Peter. Retired Electrial inspector (1981- 2004) Tom Guagliardo

shelly, I am so sorry for your loss. I never met peter but in the last few days I have spoken to friends who knew him and they expressed what a great guy he was. my condolences ray schoenfeld

Shelly- I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you, your girls, and your entire family. Sincerely, Maureen McKeever Sebok

Phil, I am so sorry to hear about your brother Peter's death. my thoughts and prayers are with Peter's wife and children and the entire Cunningham Family.May God watch over all of you at this very difficult time .. May Peter Rest in Peace

Our deepest sympathies to the Cunningham and Donnelly families. Peace and hope to your girls. Dan and Gina Ehler

Shelly, my heart aches for you, the girls and the rest of your and Pete's family. He was a kindred Donnelly spirit for certain. Please know that you are all in our thoughts/prayers. The one thing I keep thinking of is that he has found my dad (Lar) up there, and they are having drink together.

Shelly ,
So sorry for yor loss .We are thinking and praying for you and the girls.He was a great guy and will be missed by all.

Shelly, I am so sorry to hear about your loss....you and the girls are in my prayers..

Clare,

Our thoughts and support are with you and your family.

Lynn & Larche Osborne-Simmons

I'm so sorry to hear about Peter. We all grew up together on 84th Place. He and my brother Terry were close friends. You're all in my prayers.

Shelly,
I am so heartbroken for you and your daughters - please know we are thinking of all of you and praying for you.

Our sympathies.

The Burke Family, Maureen, Colleen (Brian), Johnny (Julie), Patrick, Erin and the late Mike

Philip,Danny and all of the Cunningham family, so sorry to hear about your loss
You guys are in my prayers
Peace Jim O'Connell

Shelly,

I am so so sorry to hear this news. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Shelley and girls, our family cannot stop thinking about all of you at this time of sorrow and want to help you in any way that we can. It was obvious to everyone who knew him, how committed Pete was to you as a husband and as a father to Abby, Mimi and Ava. He will be missed by many for years to come.

Shelly. No words can express how truly sorry I am that you and your family are going through such a painful time. With deepest sympathy.

Dear Shelly and Girls,

We are truly sadden to hear about Pete.
He was one of a kind! May God bless you now and always!

Love,

Joe Barry and Family

Dear Shelly, Words cannot express how sorry we were to hear of Pete's passing. Please know you & your girls are in our constant thoughts and prayers. Sending our love & deepest condolences, Maureen & Bill O'Boyle

Dear Shelly and Family:
We were shocked and saddened to hear the terrible news abouts Pete's accident.
You have our deepest condolences and our prayers.
Sue & Ches Cain

dear cunningham family,please know that you are in our hearts,minds,thoughts, and prayers,and will remain there. God blessyou all at this very difficult time. Pete was a terrific guy who will be missed by many. You have such a great family . May god bless

Shelly,
My heart is broken for you and your girls. Much love & prayers for you and your entire family. God bless Pete...he will be greatly missed!

I am so sorry, Shelly. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your girls. Pete was always kind to me and super sweet to Susan and my daughters. He will be missed.

Much love.

Cunningham Family,

My dad worked with Pete and always spoke so highly of him. It seemed as though he was following in my dad's footsteps with his career.
We are so sorry to hear about this tragedy. Know that you are continually in our thoughts and prayers

Shelly,

I am so sorry to hear of Pete's death. You and your girls are in my prayers.

Mary Pat O'Brien (Oak Park, IL)

Shelly i am so sorry and saddened to hear this news. You and ur children are in my thoughts and prayers.Pete was always like a older brother to me. He ALWAYS had a smile on his face and treated EVERYONE with so much respect. Pete u will be missed my friend...God Bless Kevin Lavin....RIP PETE

Shelly & Cunningham Family, words cannot express the sadness I feel for your loss. Pete embodied all that was good with the world. He was a man of respect, and I will always consider it an honor to say that Pete was my friend. May God watch over you in these most difficult of times.

Shelly: We want to say how very, very sorry we are about Pete's passing. Our hearts are heavy with sadness. Pete was one of a kind. Always there to help you out when you needed a hand.
We know he will be sorely missed by you and your girls and his mother and siblings. We always enjoyed any time we spent with the both of you. May all the good memories you have carry you through these next days. Our thoughts and prayers and love to you. Joe, Marie and Eddie Fitzgerald.

Dear Shelly and family, My heart goes out to you and your girls. When I recently got the announcement of your new niece Kathleen Donnelly I said to my boyfriend, Ron, Mike and Mary have the nicest family. They have such great in-laws,and i was thinking of Pete. You really had a special guy and he will be watching over you and your girls from heaven. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prays Cousin Chris

Shelly & the girls, Anne & Tom and all the Cunninghams,

Pete was truly one of the good guys. He was honest, unassuming, smart & funny. He was so likeable because used COMMON SENSE in his everyday observations of people and things. ("Sorry - no nachos today. You can have chips - but we're out of cheese......no, that's broke too").

You always knew where you stood with Pete. He would call a spade a spade - or to use his words, he would call a "tool", a "tool". Pete's physical presence will be greatly missed but Pete's spirit will carry on in those of us who were so lucky enough to have had him pass through our lives and so blessed to have been able to call Pete a friend.

Dear Shelly,
You and your wonderful girls are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry to hear about Pete. Please know that we are thinking of you and praying for you at this very, very difficult time.

shelly~our thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls during this very difficult time...you and the girls are blessed with so many loving friends and family ....may their strength help you through this tragedy~.
The Coleman Family

I am truly sorry for your loss. Pete will be missed. He was not only a coworker but a friend. His quick wit and humour always made our day in the office a bit more bearable. May the Lord keep him at his side. May the Lord help you through this difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
Memo Rodriguez and family

Dear Shelly,

I am truly sorry for the loss of your husband, Pete. I will keep you and your girls in my prayers.

God Bless You,

Carmie Walsh O'Leary

Shelly, you and the girls are always in our prayers. Pete was an awesome person and we will miss him tremendously. Words can't describe the pain our family feels right now.

Shelly and Cunningham Family,
Our thoughts and prayers our with you and your family. We are so very sorry for your loss.
Love & prayers,

Shelly, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most tragic and sorrowful time. Pete was a great guy and will most certainly be missed by all who knew him and loved him. Pat & Sue (Koss) Sullivan

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family during this difficult time. The Wirtz Family

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as we are so sorry to hear of this tragedy.

Shelly, I will always cherish the time that Kelly and I were able to spend with you and Pete. His sincerity, love for life and family, and permanent smile will always endure. My prayers to you and your family.

Steve and Kelly Mier (Chicago)

Shelly,
My thoughts and prayers are with you, your girls and your families.

Dina Welsh McGuire

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families during this difficult time. God Bless.

Frank I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your brother Peter. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family

In memory of a wonderful union brother.

Dear Shelly,

I can not stop thinking of you and your precious girls. May God keep you close during this difficult time. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Erin Harrigan-Schober

I am so sorry to hear about Pete. We worked together for years at CLC and it was a pleasure to have him as a partner. My thoughts and prayers are with the Cunningham family. He will be deeply missed.

Shelly-
I am praying for you and your children constantly during this time. My entire family is here for you always.

I am so sorry to hear this tragic news. My deepest sympathies tp the entire Cunningham and Donnelly families.

One of the best men you will ever meet. He was a wonderful husband, father and friend. Shelly, you were one of the luckiest to have such a great partner and Abby, Mimi and Ava, your dad was truly remarkable. We were all lucky and blessed to have known him. He will be deeply missed.

I am so sorry to hear this tragic news. My deepest sympathies to the Cunningham and Donnelly families.

Shelly and the girls, I could have never been blessed with such a wonderful partner,great friend and all around perfect gentlemen.You girls were the light of his life.Shelly he would go to the end of the earth for you. You guys made the perfect team,and it was always a blast on the Fourth of July at Jim and Joanies place.I want you to know we will be there for you and you have a huge support staff with your families,friends. The outpouring of support that you will see in the coming days is a reflection of Peter.If he could help he was all in.I am going miss that smile and the 6:30a.m. phone calls. Peter til we meet again know this your girls will be looked out for!!

Our many thoughts and prayers are with you and yours....The Myers' Family.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Cunningham family.

God Bless.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Pete and his family at this difficult time... and always.Pete was a pleasure to work with. His sense of humor will be missed by his co-workers at the D.O.B.
Respectfully, Union Steward I.B.E.W. Local #134
Electrical Inspection
City of Chicago Dept. of Buildings

My friend for over 20 years and one of the best people you will ever meet. He was truly one of the good guys and will be sorely missed.

Michelle and family, Pete was one of the good guys he was always there to help in any way he was needed. Pete would always say hello with the warmest smile. He was always a real gentleman. I know this is not a easy time for you and the family. Trust and believe in God is always their for you. Peace and Gods blessings be with you and your family always.
I worked with Pete in the Building Dept./ Electrical. I will miss him!! Shirley Vessel