Peter-Bella-Obituary

Peter V. Bella

Chicago, Illinois

Jan 10, 1953 – Dec 27, 2025

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BORN
January 10, 1953
DIED
December 27, 2025
LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois
CHARITY
Mercy Home for Boys & Girls

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Over 72 years, Pete was a policeman, writer, photographer, cook, and museum guide. Born in Wicker Park, raised near Midway Airport, he graduated from Brother Rice. He joined the Chicago Police Department in 1978 after working at the Medical Examiner's office. Over 29 years he worked in...

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I was at Peter´s great photography show at the Dime. He also took a lot of photos of people at the Dime whenever there was a show opening, And always liked that he was there documenting the events. He will be missed and remembered well. I am sorry for your loss.

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Pete will be remembered at the next Police Mass. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

I am so sorry for your loss Cordelia and Lou. Peter was funny, honest, dedicated and compassionate man. I am grateful for the opportunity to have shared part of my life with him. May God bless him.

My deepest condolences to Lou and Cordelia. Holding you in my thoughts.

An unusually fresh and honest obit for a most unusual man, in the best sense of the word. If he was in your life in any way, you knew your life was blessed by him. He died with Mary Louise and Cordelia holding him and went then into the great mystery of God. What a quiet and honest success he was at simply being a human being. Cordelia and Mary Louise: well done. Wishing you both endurance as you mourn, as you try your get used to the terrible empty space now, and eventual peace.