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Peter Chiarelli

Reading, Pennsylvania

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Peter Chiarelli, 88, a retired Reading jeweler and watchmaker, died peacefully on Monday, Nov. 22, 2010, at the Reading Hospital, where he had been a patient since Friday, Nov. 19, 2010. He was a resident of Columbia Cottage, Wyomissing, since November 2009.

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Pete, please accept my condolences. Very sorry for your loss. From an old friend...

Peter and Joey our condolences on your loss. The old neighborhood misses your family.

Joe, Steph and Alex-
Please accept our heartfelt condolences. We pray that fond memories comfort you during this difficult time.

I purchased both my high school class ring (in 1975) and my first wife's engagement ring (in 1976) from Mr. Chiarelli,. He was always friendly, outgoing, and ran a quality business. I'm sure he will be missed a great deal.

Peter and Joey have heard me say this a thousand times but it’s worth repeating on this occasion. One of my fondest childhood memories is of me sitting in the back of Mr. Chiarelli's Bonneville on the way home from an evening swim at Ken Grill pool, begging for a slushy from Turkey Hill and listening to Harry Kalas call the Phillies game on the radio. It really doesn’t get any better than that. Thank you Mr. Chiarelli.

My dad was great friends with peter and his wife, he bought all his jewelry from him and so did the rest of are family and all are friends. Peter was a very kind person and he will be missed.

My father served with Mr. Chiarelli in the 990th during WWII. He often spoke very fondly of him. My family extends our sympathies to yours.

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

My husband purchased my engagement ring at Chiarelli Jewelers, and my great-grandfather Vito Zelano knew the family since their arrival in the U.S. I will always value my ring, Mr. Chiarelli's "secret" about the ring that he kept with my husband, and Mr. Chiarelli's kindness. My condolences to the Chiarelli family, you are in my prayers.