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Peter Steele Obituary
He died of apparent heart failure, though the official cause of death has yet to be determined pending autopsy results.
The Brooklyn-based band released seven studio albums. Their breakout success was 1993's platinum-selling Bloody Kisses, featuring "Black No.1 (Little Miss Scare-All)" and the band's cover of Seals And Crofts' "Summer Breeze." Though they scored few subsequent commercial successes in the U.S., the band toured extensively and enjoyed a large European fan base.
The funeral services will be private and memorial services will be announced at a future date.
980 Entries
Chelsea Blevins
May 16, 2025
I never met you but I still have this spiritual connection with you. I miss you and I hope you're doing okay. You will forever be in my heart.
Jami E Hawkins
April 15, 2025
You were my first love, Peter. Not one day goes by that I don't listen to your beautiful voice or think about you. 15 years without you, Green Man.
Jen Costa
April 14, 2025
Love you to death saved my marriage. Am I good enough. 4 magical words that brought fourth a long emotional conversation. God bless you Peter. Thank you for blessing the world with your words, voice and talent even though you didn't want to nor did you think you were good enough
George Cajigas
April 13, 2025
You was, and forever will be my idol.
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Aymi
March 30, 2025
Peter was kind enough to stop and take a picture with me before the show, even though he was rushing to go get a burger. I went to every show that came through Dallas, Tx. This was taken in 1999 in Deep Ellum. I will always cherish these memories
Aymi
March 28, 2025
Forever... in the everlasting embrace of our Jesus
Michael Urban
January 20, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Hajer ahmadi
September 4, 2024
You are my all time crush and had raised my expectation's. No one is as good of an singer as you. Love u and rest in peace.
Jami
August 30, 2024
You never leave my mind, Peter. I miss you so much and hope you found your happiness. The leaves are getting ready to turn and I know how much you loved that. Be peaceful, sweet man.
Jamie
August 1, 2024
RIP, Green Man. You, Josh, Kenny, and Johnny all got me through deep depression and bullying in high school. I hope you're in a peaceful place with your parents.
Cassy S
June 24, 2024
Please don't dress in black
When you're at his wake
Don't go there to mourn
But to celebrate
RIP Peter
Benjamin Clintchaba
June 21, 2024
gone but never forgotten
Heather A
June 21, 2024
Over 14 years later and it still hurts so much. RIP PETER STEELE
Nikole Enriquez
June 18, 2024
Legend!
P
June 16, 2024
Still think about you all the time, you've carried me through so much. I'm better because of you.
Dana
April 26, 2024
14 long years. Gone, but never forgotten and always loved. RIP Peter
January 11, 2024
miss you
Tess
January 2, 2024
Nothing lasts, nothing is lost.
Masyn Rager
November 25, 2023
Well let me put it this way Peter is the musician I aspire to be although I have a long way to go to be even close to his legacy I will try R.I.P. Peter
Demetrios Economopulos
November 19, 2023
R.I.P Green Man. May your soul be free and in peace. May you find a better place. You are missed by everyone with your powerful voice and creativity.
Selena R Queary
September 12, 2023
I still miss your beauty and your heart. You are always going to be a legend.
Sandra Dee
July 4, 2023
The ever so growing entries here still to this day year 2023 just shows how you made that difference as you stated you so ever only wanted to do.
You lived you departed you did it. We love you Peter.
Sandra
July 4, 2023
You left this earth with a ever do living spirit that has left a deep mark on all of us. Your heart your talent was immeasurable. I´m your super fan forever. Fly high gentle giant.
Sandra.
Karen
June 19, 2023
You did make a difference. You said you didn't care how you passed away as long as you made a difference in this world. You did! Rest in peace Petrus!
Lucille
March 15, 2023
I remember when I was 8 listening to type o negative now im 16 im so upset to see him leave R.I.P
Harmony
February 23, 2023
You only got better with age and you´ll live on forever. Rip big guy...
zareah
February 10, 2023
i love you pete
Meg Martinez
January 3, 2023
12 yrs without you in this world, life is not as great as it was when you were alive, we all miss you but somehow you're with us always, even everyday!
Meg
October 13, 2022
I miss you.
Andrew L
June 10, 2022
R.I.P you beautiful soul. you are greatly missed. I can picture you up there in heaven right now, looking down and laughing at how crazy our world has become as of late. Love you green man
Maija Murphy
December 15, 2021
He will always be loved
Dena Baird
September 28, 2021
You will always be alive in my dreams. Nothing can end the respect and admiration I have for you Peter.
Ashley Fatale
September 14, 2021
Thank you for inspiring me to write songs that express things that I sometimes dont want to face. Your voice and your music touched my heart and will stay with me forever.
Aga Wos
December 5, 2020
You will be always in my heart. From Poland with love
Aga Wos
December 5, 2020
Emma Tickner
December 2, 2020
Deeply missed and forever in my heart.
DJ Donnelly
November 26, 2020
Peter, your voice made Type O Negative, you are deeply missed man....
RIP & God Bless...
DJ Donnelly, Exec Chairman
Triumph Donnelly Studios Corporation
http://triumphdonnellystudios.com
t T
November 21, 2020
BORN 67. LISTENED TO YOU SINCE THE 90S. ADORED YOU ALWAYS. LAMENTED YOUR DEATH. MISS YOU STILL.
Tiffany
November 13, 2020
You're greatly missed
Urszula
November 3, 2020
In fact, I discovered you and your music after your death. Complicated, sensitive, with an unusual, sensual voice. A beautiful man and a unique human being. My love for you is late but I will always miss you. I hope you are in a good place with your loved ones, I pray for it. Rest in peace, beloved Peter.
Ilmari
August 20, 2020
You will always live in our hearts
Nicole Falkenreck
April 19, 2020
Hey Ho. Today is a Carnivore Day! I remember how i saw you Guys my first Time. Damn... I wish i could see it one more Time!!! Miss you...
Nicole Falkenreck
April 14, 2020
Damn man. 10 Years. Cant believe it. Where are the Time went? You are gone... but i will always remember you! R.I.P.!
Cindy H
March 16, 2020
Remembering the generous genius that is Peter Steele. The world is in such chaos and your voice is still able to bring a calm. This Redhead misses you.
Richelle Huff
February 10, 2020
You are so deeply missed.
Laura Vizcaya
February 9, 2020
I miss your voice sure we have your music gets not the same. Saw you two in concert in your last few years it was truly amazing. I wanted to meet you once sadly never got that chance and never will. At least you can be in peace now. Your fans miss you I miss you. Love you to death forever & ever
Rest in Peace.
Samantha Poskey
January 30, 2020
Wished I'd known you well.
Meg Martinez
January 4, 2020
Thinking of you Peter today on your Birthday. Not a day goes by without remembering you
Nicole Falkenreck
January 4, 2020
Happy 58th! May you ROCK THE HEAVEN still! Miss you here... Happy Birthday!
Nicole Falkenreck
December 12, 2019
Hey. Today i remember alot of good Times... Thank you for beeing in there...
Nicole Falkenreck
October 31, 2019
Happy Halloween in Heaven! Still missing you!
Jennifer
October 11, 2019
Tonight 25 years ago..XXX
Aleandra Fortune
September 13, 2019
October is right around the corner. It still seems strange to carve pumpkins, watch the leaves fall and listen to the wood cracking in the fireplace without you grunting and groaning about everyone eatting your favorite Halloween candies. You are dearly missed by friends and family and the music you created with Josh, Kenny and Johnny offer a little comfort on those cold winter nights you loved so much.
Vic Leon
August 26, 2019
Dear Mr.Ratajczyk...I had never met you in person, but I feel that with your passing all these years ago...I have lost a friend. I am a fellow Brooklynite as well, I was born not too far from Red Hook. I have seen the pictures of you walking through Coney Island and it just breaks my heart... Whenever I go there, I feel as if I will see you come right around from behind the Wonder Wheel. You were always good enough, and you deserving of all the love and praise you receive. I plan on going to visit your tree and headstone soon. When you left this world, you left a huge wound that will never be healed. We love so you and miss you so much. I wish that you were alive so I could talk to you and give you a hug...you left us too soon...
Lina Hartwig
July 20, 2019
Im haunted by your voice every time I listen to Type O Negative- you are still alive to me.
Tracie Smith
May 30, 2019
You were the better part of my life. I love you.
Nicole Falkenreck
April 14, 2019
9 Years... and it still hurts... cant say more... it feels like youre gone today...
Paul Rittenhouse
February 20, 2019
I miss your influence on my life Peter
Nicole Falkenreck
January 9, 2019
Hey Peter... Happy belated Birthday in Heaven! I havent forget about you. You know that... hope you rocked the Heaven with all the other Heroes... Have a good Time!
Meg Martinez
January 4, 2019
We remember you today on your Birthday.
Maria Alvarez
December 17, 2018
To a man that was the absolute true image of what a perfect human being should be. Peter you will live in my heart and soul for eternity . You are still incredibly missed and will never be forgotten..Love you always.
Jennifer
October 23, 2018
XXX
Nicole Falkenreck
June 7, 2018
Well, HEY PETER... Today is a bad Day. I lost a few Friends the last Time... but YOU was the First! And since you are gone, i still believe, i will go too at the Age of 48. Im 43. So i have a few Days and i hope i can enjoy these Days. Its hard right now... We will see us soon... bye.
Meg Martinez
January 4, 2018
Thinking about you today on your Birthday & always.
Nube Oscura
December 27, 2017
In our hearts and souls for all time. How I miss you so.
Jess J.
December 22, 2017
I am not sure of most things in my life. I do know I love my son and family. I also feel you are and always will be part of my soul. I keep reading anything I can about you. Yes I know it sounds crazy. I feel like even with the age difference you could have been my soul mate. The more I listen to your personal feelings the more I crave to know. It hurts to know I will never look at your beautiful face and loving eyes. I will never let you go. Maybe we are ment to be in another life.
I wish your family the best.
Anastasczia
October 28, 2017
I think of you every day.
There was never anyone like you-there shall never be anyone like you.
Time does not heal this horrific wound-one huge laceration left in my heart......
Jennifer Bearden
May 31, 2017
Peter your voice and personality was the only thing that comforted me when I lost my dad to undiagnosed Agent Orange related illnesses in 1998. I will always love you Green Man!!!!
Joseph Dorino
April 14, 2017
RIP PETE remember last time I seen you on 9th ave or Prospect Park west as the yuppies call it lol
Meg Martinez
April 14, 2017
Thinking of you today & always.
Mike Jones
April 14, 2017
Hard to believe it's been 7 years, listening to October Rust today and remembering better times
Mike Jones
mike jones
January 4, 2017
Happy Birthday Greenman
Meg Martinez
January 4, 2017
Happy Birthday Peter, Jan 4th 1962. We carry you in our hearts & remember your great talent & humor, also your pain. You will always be with us, because we will always remember you.
Tammy Lynn
December 21, 2016
I truly miss you so much, I love you just as deeply as before you past. Your always in my head and in my heart. I think about you constantly and Liston to your music on regular basis. My fave CD is October rust. I hate you being gone, but I'm happy for you that your finally happy and free. Just living these long days and years with out you has been truly hard I'm sure everyone can relate. You are truly a blessing. And I can't never explaine just what you mean to me and what your music and your voice has done to me, for you had past to soon. I love you and your music truly and deeply. I do wish that r.i.p ment return if possible. BC I wish and many others wish you were here today. But we all know that can't happen. So my love I'll see you in my dreams, untill we meet again.
Cassi Bastian
October 29, 2016
Happy Halloween Petrus.. One of the best times of the year. You are remembered and in the hearts of everyone who care's for and very much Love's you. You will never be forgotten, play me a tune through the breeze this Halloween, I'll be listening. Rock on!
Alicia Crisler
September 17, 2016
Hope you are Rocking with all the other gods in heaven. R.I.P
Alicia Crisler
September 17, 2016
Petrus you were a blessing in disguise. Everyday you still help heal the soul.You are definitely one of a kind! Only voice I have ever heard that sends shivers down my spine. You were an amazing musician never had the pleasure of meeting you but that is ok. Someday we shall meet on the other side. Thank you for all you have done for my soul!
September 1, 2016
Come back
Ellen Marino
August 31, 2016
Never to be forgotten , your larger than life spirit and presence on this earth brought so much joy to so many people. Think of you every day.
My Dear Friend
MaryAnn Thorson
July 27, 2016
mike jones
April 15, 2016
Having a glass of red wine and listening to Type O , remembering happier times
Meg Martinez
April 14, 2016
Remembering you today.
Celeste Evanovich
March 26, 2016
Miss you Pete we shall see each other again until then I love and miss you so much A. K. L. Bella..
January 9, 2016
Forever free , forever speed, Ride on my brother. I will see you on the other side. Mitchell U.S.A.
Meg Martinez
January 4, 2016
Thinking of you on your 54th Birthday. I hope you have found healing & happiness on the other side surrounded by your family & loved ones. I miss you, but believe you are safe & at peace now. Prayers to your family & friends you leave here on Earth.
Amber Bardoff
December 13, 2015
Miss You So Pete
Till we Merry Meet Again My Love
Blessed~Be
Amber Bardoff
December 13, 2015
It's been over 5 1/2 years since you moved on so suddenly, yet still I've not found it in me to say "Merry Part, so I will just say "Till We Merry Meat Again"
❄Blessed❄Be❄
I miss you so much Pete
With Love Always, Love Amber
mike jones
October 1, 2015
October again, my favorite time of the year. I just wish I could see you and TON again on a Halloween tour, RIP Greenman
JENNIFER
August 21, 2015
XOXO
todd rosever
June 19, 2015
no one can sing so beautifully SO low...loving you was like loving the Dead...People love you even more now... Its funny how it works like that... Bless ur soul..
Brooke
May 18, 2015
I still think about you all the time..you have always meant do much to me. You're forever in my heart.
Thank you for the music. Love you Peter, and miss you everyday
Persephone Lacroix
April 17, 2015
I love you always and forever. Thank you for sharing yourself with us all. A true gentleman and genius. God bless you always...
April 14, 2015
Thank you for your music Greenman, sometimes it's the only thing that gets me through the day. As bad as things are right now, I can always think back on the times I saw you and TON in concert and it helps pull me through
Angel Laughlin
April 12, 2015
I got the privilege of seeing you in concert at the house of blues in New Orleans and you were exactly what I thought you were AWESOME! S o sorry to your family for your untimely death but your music has touched my life and I will make sure my children pass it on to their kids you are a great musician and storyteller through your music!!! Love Always, Angel
Meg Martinez
April 10, 2015
With love & respect to Peter & the Ratajczyk family & T O N band families. We remember you today & always.
Persephone Lacroix
January 18, 2015
I never had the chance to meet you, but your music touches my soul.I'm happy you made peace with life and God towards the end.I hope you're eternally blessed and happy in your vision of a perfect heaven.I wish I could've made you dinner. Love you always my dark,gentle giant.
Vânia Ferreira
December 24, 2014
You'll always be missed. Thank you for everything you've done!!!
RIP, Sweet Giant! <3
Chuck W
November 18, 2014
We all Miss You Peter Steele and Drink a Drink for ya as We Sat at Harpos Concert Theatre in Detroit, Michigan.
We Miss and Live on in Heaven Green Man
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