DeStefano, Peter beloved husband of the late Corinne (nee Tortorello), loving father of Peter (Eva), Marikay (Dennis) McGuinness and the late Mary Diane, dear grandfather of Ryan, Kiel and Shane McGuinness and Gina and Cara DeStefano, loving brother of Linda Korn and the late Michael, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Proud Army Veteran of WWII. Manager for 47 years in the scrap iron and steel industry. Visitation Tuesday at Addolorata Villa, 555 McHenry Rd., Wheeling, from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral Wednesday at St. Alphonsus Liguori Church, 411 N. Wheeling Rd., Prospect Hts. Visitation from 9 to 10 a.m. Mass at 10 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Addolorata Villa or Mt. St. St. Joseph's in Lake Zurich, would be appreciated. For Information Cooney Funeral Home, 847-685-1002 www.cooneyfuneralhome.com
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Ed & Amy Schreiner and family
July 5, 2008
To Marikay, Peter and families,
Please accept our sympathy on the loss of your father. We just heard of his passing. He will always be remembered by those of us who grew up on Bell Avenue. We will especially remember him for block parties, ushering at church, and his walks with his cane, even when it became more and more difficult. We hope the many fond memories people have of your father are always comforting.
Marilyn(Mayno) Willis
May 24, 2008
To the family. I just heard of Petes death.I had tried calling him several times at the villa and heard yesterday. You all know what Pete meant to the Pohn and Willis family.We all loved him. Mayno Willis
John Cozzi Jr.
April 1, 2008
Peter & Eva,
I learned alot from your father. Growing up in the scrap business he was always a mentor, friend and second father figure. Our condolences to your family.
John & Kimberly Cozzi Jr and Family
Andrea & Ron DeMay
April 1, 2008
To Peter, Eva, MariKay, Denny and your children, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Now your dad is at Peace and with your mom and Diane. I will never forget all our good times on Bell Avenue, the block parties and our dinners together. Our prayers are with you.
Lisa Austin
April 1, 2008
Hi Mr. D. Thank you for all the memories from our Tuesday morning teas. Hermann and I loved the cookies and solving the world's problems.
MARY JO STAUFFER-SCHRECK
April 1, 2008
PETER,EVA,MARIKAY,DENNY & KIDS
WE ARE SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT PETE. HE WAS ALWAYS THERE FOR ALL OF US GROWING UP ON BELL AVE. WE ALWAYS HAD GOOD TIMES TOGETHER AND WE ALWAYS FELT PART OF EACH OTHERS FAMILY. UNCLE PETE WILL BE MISSED BY MANY INCLUDING US, MY KIDS AND MANY OTHERS. YOU ARE ALL IN OUR PRAYERS.
Susan Romo Pastore
April 1, 2008
Peter was a good friend of my fathers'. They were buddies.
I will have a perpetual mass said for Peter.
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