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for Peter Cucchiara
Steve Lipofsky
July 29, 2009
I just found out about Pete and am sad and stunned.
Pete was such a special guy. I'll miss him very much.
I give my best wishes to Pha and the family.
Steve Lipofsky Peterborough NH
Don Ekwall
July 23, 2009
Dear Pha,
Sorry to hear of your loss. We met once many years ago when you and Pete had a Thai restaurant near Beacon Hill. Pete was my old college roommate and Fraternity Brother. He was a great guy. I'm sorry I just found out tonight, as I was trying to find Pete's phone number.
DJ David James
July 13, 2009
Pha, I always called you..."Mrs Pete"
I am sorry for your loss; just found out.
Next time i'm at temple, i'll ask the monks to pray for Pete and you.
DJ David James
July 1, 2009
"Pete I am sorry you are gone... you will be missed".
Chris Cercone
June 7, 2009
I started going to Uncle Pete's in East Boston when it first opened and ate in Revere a number of times. Deeply sad to see Pete Cucchiara pass. He was a great guy.
Eric L.
June 1, 2009
The nicest guy, ran his business the way we all like it - with a family touch. RIP Pete, we all miss you.
The Byrne Family
May 27, 2009
To Pha and family,
We were so sorry to just learn about Pete's death. You and your family are in our prayers. We will always hold "Uncle Pete's" in a special place in our hearts. We had many great family times there, both in East Boston and Revere. We enjoyed introducing friends to your wonderful food and always friendly service. It felt like home and we will miss seeing all of you.
Stephen Foster
May 19, 2009
Deepest condolences Pha for your loss. You may remember some 8 years ago my wife and I were in the old East Boston location with our friends Gerry and Doreen Bliss - my wife was 9 months pregnant at the time. She ate until she could eat no more, and our son, Samuel, was born that very next day.
God Bless to you all - hi Pui!
Joe Katz
May 19, 2009
A wonderful man. We live in southwest CT but are in the Boston area several times a year -- and never was a trip complete without a meal at Uncle Pete's. We last stopped by a couple weeks ago and saw the sign. Just a terrible loss. Our condolences to his kind family.
Court
May 18, 2009
Pete was a good man who loved his family, friends, customers and his BBQ. It's sad to know that i will never eat there again, but worst to know that Pete is not here anymore, :(
K.C. Robinson
May 17, 2009
Deepest condolences from the Robinson family of North Andover. My daughter is an outpatient at Childrens Hospital in Boston and this was always our stop on the way home. Pete always took time to stop and talk with her. He was a wonderful man and will be deeply missed by our family.
Grant Yasunaga
May 14, 2009
Deepest condolences from Hawaii. I spent a decade living in New England and held Uncle Pete's in the highest regard. During my sophomore year at UMass, I spent a spring weekend in Boston with my friends and had my first visit to Fenway Park - and also my first meal at Uncle Pete's. Since that weekend in 1998, I have been fortunate enough to go back to Fenway and Uncle Pete's on many, many occasions.
For me, a kid from Hawaii that became a man living his late teenage and twenty-something years in Massachusetts, Uncle Pete's and Fenway Park will be inextricably linked. That is the level of high regard to which I will always hold Uncle Pete's - truly happy times shared with the best of friends. Thank you to Uncle Pete and his family - may God bless you and keep you in your time of mourning.
Al Quint
May 9, 2009
I'm so sorry to hear about Uncle Pete... it was one of other favorite restaurants and we always enjoyed chatting with Pete for a few minutes each time we were there. My condolences
The Ostrow's
May 4, 2009
To say he will be missed is an understatement... every time we went to your restaurant we were greated with a warm hearty smile from "Uncle Pete" he seemed to make everyone feel so welcome. We brought many friends to our favorite place to eat and will truely miss not being able to see all of you and we wish you peace in your heart to know that a truely nice person will be missed by many.
April 30, 2009
To Pha and the family of Pete Cucchiara,
Please accept our deepest condolences over your sudden loss. I've been traveling on business and just found out about Pete. We always enjoyed talking with him (and you) and eating the food at the King & I and the rib restaurants in East Boston and Revere. Sorry to see the restaurant has been closed; we'll miss him.
-- Tom & Keleigh Stundza, Winthrop, Mass.
April 29, 2009
To the Cucchiara family,
Our hearts go out to you at this difficult time...although my family did not personally know Pete, we've had the pleasure of dining at the East Boston location and then Revere many times and told everyone we knew about the fantastic food...."Uncle" Pete always made a point of saying hello to everyone at every table...he was friendly, kind, and a true gentleman. Both he and the restaurant will be sorely missed.
The Lepore/Wehrmeister family
Chelsea, Mass.
Sean Audet
April 21, 2009
I wrote this on my blog today, thought I'd share it here:
I find myself oddly depressed today to hear of the untimely passing of Peter Cucchiara - a.k.a. Uncle Pete of Uncle Pete's Hickory Smoked Ribs in Revere. I didn't know him well, and he certainly wasn't a relative, but in a weird way, Uncle Pete became a part of the family.
Uncle Pete's quickly became our unofficial family restaurant. It was Ty and I's first choice for a guy's night out when Erin was working night games. Sounds corny, but I kind of thought it would be a home away from home for years to come. It'd be where we'd go to celebrate Little League and field hockey victories or good report cards. And when the kids came home from college, we'd stop at Uncle Pete's on the way from the airport for some pulled pork and a taste of home.
The food was outstanding on its own (seriously, beats Redbone's and Blue Ribbon hands down), but, as I've written before, it was Uncle Pete's charisma that made the food taste even better. I loved the monologue that he would always give to newbie diners. ("If your ribs are gray on the inside, it means they were actually boiled and not smoked...") The staff, including his wife, always gave us the VIP treatment and were very genuine. Ty seemed to be a celebrity guest in there. Or at least, that's the way they made us feel.
Erin called me this afternoon a bit dismayed after driving by the restaurant and noticing a sign saying it was closed. It was only later that she found the obit. It seems he passed in late March, just before our last visit there. After a few weeks of braving it out, the family closed the doors on Apr. 3. I wish I had known earlier. We would have gone to the wake and had one last order in Pete's honor of his Texas Ribs and Burnt Ends combo, with a side of mac & cheese and honey baked beans of course.
April 20, 2009
Uncle Pete always made me and my family feel welcome. It was a truly unique experience, and it was all in his style and passion. My son particularly enjoyed how Uncle Pete would always give my son a scoop of free ice cream on the side. My best to the family, he seemed like a truly wonderful person.
Ed Foulkes
April 16, 2009
Pete, While I'll miss the wonderful food from my favorite restaurant in the world, I'll miss you as a person much more. All my best to your family. Thanks for everything.
Herb and Carol Golub
April 15, 2009
Going to Uncle Pete's, having the beef ribs, and chating with Pete was one of our favorite eating experiences. Pete and I went to Boston Latin school a year apart. Sharing the experiences of BLS was always fun. We have been away for a number of months. A few days after we returned, we decided to go to Uncle Pete's for lunch and were so surprised to see the CLOSED sign on the restaurant and shocked to hear Sue's voice on the answering machine when we called. We suspected the worst so checked the internet. Pete made the best ribs and was the best ranconteur restauranteur! Please accept our heartfelt and deepest sympathy for your great personal loss and Massahucsetts great loss.
Lawrence
April 15, 2009
I was so deeply sorry to hear about the loss of Uncle Pete... he was always so kind, and so clearly passionate about his life's work. Ever since I moved back to the area, he and his restaurant have been fixtures in my life. He will truly be missed.
Ned Pratt
April 15, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with Pete's family...
Although I only made it to the restaurant a couple of times each year, Pete was always there to share a story and make sure everything was just right!
He was a one of a kind guy! God Bless!
ROBERT PELOSI
April 11, 2009
TO THE FAMILY OF UNCLE PETE,I GOT TO KNOW PETE FROM THE RESTAURANT,AND I MEAN THIS FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART,I WILL MISS HIM DEARLY,PETE HAD A PASSION FOR WHAT HE DID,EVERYTIME I WAS IN THE RESTAURANT HE WOULD ALWAYS COME OVER SHAKE MY HAND,HE WOULD TELL ME BARBEQUE STORY'S,EVERYTIME MY WIFE WOULD ASK WHERE DO YOU WANT TO GO TO EAT,IT WAS ALWAY'S UNCLE PETE'S,PETE AND HIS FAMILY DIDN'T JUST SELL RIB'S,HE MADE ME FEEL GOOD EVERYTIME I WAS THERE,GOD BLESS PETE'S FAMILY.AND FOR YOU MY FRIEND UNCLE PETE YOU WILL ALWAY'S BE WITH US.
Mark Byrnes
April 10, 2009
Uncle Pete's was a favorite. What sad news. I think the family should publish a cookbook so that the legend would continue as Pete would have wanted it to. Sad Day.
Russo Family
April 8, 2009
To Pha & family
Please accept our condolences. Pete will be greatly missed. We enjoyed many a dinner with friends at the restaurant. Ribs will never taste like Petes.
Nancei Radicchi
April 7, 2009
We are truely sorry to have heard of Uncle Pete's passing. He was such apositive person. We looked forward to Uncle Pete coming to our table to ask if everything was allright. And of course it always was. We are also so sorry to hear that Uncle Pete's has closed down. Both will be remembered.
Nancei and Barbara (East Boston
Jim and Tanya McLean
April 7, 2009
To Pha and the family of Pete Cucchiara,
My wife and I offer our condolences on the loss of Peter.
We have been to your restaurants a number of times and have always enjoyed his hospitality and food. We have brought our friends and family to share that warmth. We will miss this gracious host and gentleman.
Peter Perez
April 6, 2009
To Pha and the family of "Uncle Pete" Cucchiara. I am still in shock over the loss of Uncle Pete. As I sat down for dinner and was told of his passing, I shook my head in disbelief, as I heard his voice on the T.V, telling us how to make ribs. After a few minutes I realized that Pete would not be sitting down with me as was our norm. I will miss our talks, but mostly I will miss you, as will all the people who's life you touched. Rest in Peace my friend.
Chase Withrow
April 5, 2009
To Pha and family, on behalf of our family, I would like to express my deepest condolences for the loss of Uncle Pete. He was such a great guy, warm, friendly, and compasionate about good food. He will truly be missed by many.
Tammy Perez
April 5, 2009
To Pha and the family of Pete Cucchiara. I am at a loss for words. I am so sad to hear of Pete's passing. I am still stunned. When my husband and I or my family would go to the restaurant, Pete would usually sit and talk with us all the time. He would always be so concerned about my husband's health and would get nervous when he didn't see us for a while. What a great guy. He will be missed so much. Pha, my thoughts and prayers are with you and I wish I could've seen you before the restaurant closed. I am so glad we all had a chance to meet so many years ago. You and Pete are wonderful people. Pha, I know he's with you. Even though I am writing this, I know my husband would want this to be from both of us but I'm sure he will write too.
Take Care Pha
Tammy & Peter Perez
Mary Hewitt
April 3, 2009
We are so very sorry to hear of Pete's passing. Whenever we heard that he would be catering our meeting, we were so happy and excited to see him, not just for the delicious food, but because Pete was such a warm and wonderful person. We will surely miss him. Please accept our deepest condolences and sympathy. God bless your family..
Department of Hematology/Oncology
Mount Auburn Hospital
Leonard DAvolio
April 2, 2009
The passing of the great Pete Cucchiara is an enormous loss to the community. Since Pha & Uncle Pete first opened their doors in Day Square my family has been devote enthusiasts of their work. Whenever I have traveled to the "homes" of Pete's cuisine I would seek out the best they had to offer and send word back to Uncle Pete about how far superior his skills were. From Austin to Nashville to the Carolinas I've never had better BBQ and I loved to share how they all fell short with Pete and hear him describe how their styles differed. Pete just lived this stuff and loved to share it - and you just don't find that anymore. I will miss seeing Pete, Pha, Deb, and the whole Uncle Pete's family very much. Thank you for 10 years of treating my family like members of your own.
Andi French
April 1, 2009
Our family was deeply saddened by the passing of Uncle Pete. He was such a sweet man and will be dearly missed. To Pha and the Cucchiara family, my thoughts are with you.
Katie (Burke) Finn
April 1, 2009
Pha,
I was so saddened to hear of Pete's loss and even sadder to have missed the services. You both have been close to our family for many years now. Please know that we are all thinking of you during this difficult time.
March 30, 2009
To Pha and the Cucchiara Family we are sorry for your Loss. Pete was one of a Kind. He would take the time to come out to talk when we were at your Restaurant. His Kindness was again one in a Million. We were Honored to have known such a great man. The Anthony Family, East Boston
Paul Pag
March 26, 2009
Sorry for your loss, Pete was truly one of a kind, you never had to wonder what he was thinking because he would always tell you
March 26, 2009
So sorry for your loss, we always enjoyed the talks we had with Pete when we were at the restaurant, he always would walk over to everyone and chat.
He will be missed.
The McCarthy Family
East Boston
March 26, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
REED SHEPPARD
March 25, 2009
MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THE CUCCHIARA'S DURING THIS TIME OF GREAT SORROW. PETER WILL SURELY BE MISSED. A LONG TIME PATRON FROM BOSTON , MA.
Chris Bridges
March 24, 2009
To Pha and the Cucchiara Family,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We couldn't thank Pete enough for all his kindness over the years. Pete was part of so many great memory's for our family and friends. God Bless You Pete
Jeff Cobb
March 24, 2009
Dear Pha,
We were so saddened to hear of your loss. We always looked forward to coming in to chat with both you and Uncle Pete. His passion for BBQ was unparalleled. Our condolences go out to you and your family. We plan on coming by soon to tell you in person.
"Lance Armstrong" and his wife.
Sgt. Det. Don Gosselin (BPD)
March 24, 2009
To Pha and the Cucchiara Family:
Please accept our deepest condolences over your sudden loss. As customers and neighbors for many years, we'll remember Pete for the kindness he always extended to our family. Every time we came to Uncle Pete's we were treated as very special guests - and our kids will not soon forget the ice cream that Pete always brought out for them at the end of our dinner. There's a special place in heaven for guys like Uncle Pete. May God bless you and keep you.
The Gosselin Family
Jamie's Parents
March 24, 2009
Dear Pha,
We thank you and Pete for the gifts of wonderful food, conversation and family times. Pete was finest kind. Our family and many friends who all enjoyed the glorious barbecue will miss him.
Jerry(Gerard) Corso
March 23, 2009
To the Cucchiara family:
Please accept my heartfelt condolences. As a classmate of Peter's at Arlington High School, I will always remember his laughter & friendship.
Arline Mason
March 23, 2009
Dear Pha, Our sympathy goes out to you and Pete's family. We were all shocked by his untimely passing and he will surely be missed by all. You are in our prayers. Take care, Arline and Joe Mason
Monte & Ginny Dobbins
March 23, 2009
Vinny, Fran & Pha,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pete will be miss by all.
May God bless and keep you.
Alison Stern-Dunyak
March 23, 2009
Our family was introduced to Uncle Pete's restaurant by friends (Mike, Jackson, and Rafi). Because we'd lived in Texas and knew our barbeque, we always liked to kid Pete that besides having awesome ribs and burnt ends, his sides weren't "authentically" Texan--they were too good!!
It was a pleasure to go to Pete's over the last several years, and one of the best parts was talking with Pete and Pha. No could ever explain "real" barbeque like Pete! He had an obvious love for his work, his family, and his customers.
Such a sad and sudden loss--our thoughts are with his family.
Alison, Jim, and Alex Dunyak
Laura Mondano
March 23, 2009
Dear Pha,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my sincerest condolences. I have been a devoted customer and fan of Uncle Pete's for many years. Pete made each visit very special. I looked forward to the great food, warm atmosphere and Pete's friendly and welcoming nature. He will be missed.
The Staff at Christopher House
March 23, 2009
Dear Vin,
May all your memories bring you comfort during such a difficult time. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
John O'Brien
March 22, 2009
Pha-
My deepest sympathies for your loss. Pete was a great guy who loved what he did and did what he loved. He will be dearly missed.
March 22, 2009
Dear Pha,
Our simpathies, we'll missed Peter and his kindness and sincerity will remain our heart.
The Surin, Allston, Ma.
Bob Meuse
March 22, 2009
Please accept my condolences for your loss. I'm Matt McSheehy's Uncle Bob from California and always looked forward to visiting and seeing Uncle Pete.
May he rest peacefully.
Kristen Chianca
March 22, 2009
Peter, you will be greatly missed! We will miss you!!
Love your neighbors,
The Chianca's
Rebecca & Wayne Johnson
March 22, 2009
Dear Pha, To our grandson Alex, Uncle Pete's was synonomous with Barbecue. We had many happy meals at Uncle Pete's and always felt truly welcomed. We are all lost at Pete's untimely passing and our hearts go out to you and your family at this time. Peter was one of a kind and we are all diminished by his death. Please know that you are in our hearts and prayers at this time and throughout the difficult days that will follow.
Michael Sullivan
March 22, 2009
Dear Pha:
Our deepest sympathies. Uncle Pete was a very special person and the boys loved to come into the restaurant to visit you and him.
Michael and Denise Sullivan and the boys.
March 22, 2009
Peter, you were one of the nicest people we have ever known. We will always love you and miss you. Gloria and Rick
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