Peter L. LoCoco

Dear Mary and Family,
My condolensces are with all of you during this difficult time. Being a member of the support group at Zilber, I only knew Peter for a short time but he made such an impact on my life. What a strong and courageous man. Here we were, all dealing with the loss of our loved ones but he was also dealing with his own mortality. He was truly a family man- always talking about his wife and children and grandchildren- he was so proud of all of you. On a day where he may...

My mother Mary Birmingham(Sanfelippo) was Peter's cousin and how she loved to tell me stories of all the cousins growing up together and doing things. Peter to me was a kind man with a beautiful smile and white hair.
I remember dancing with him at my cousins wedding- he was a great dancer and to my suprise flipped me over- Mom said he loved to dance. I enjoyed many get togethers with her cousins which usually led to card games. The laughter it would bring to the table and old stories...

My mother and I were both very priviliged to know Peter during the many years that he was our Deacon at Mary Queen of Heaven Parish in West Allis. Peter was always such a loving, caring and compassionate man who always put the needs of others ahead of his own needs. He was truly a faith-filled and spirit-filled person, who will truly be missed by all those whose lives he touched. Work schedule conflicts and a previous Archdiocesan Choir committment will keep me from attending both the...

I was lucky enough to meet Deacon Peter at the Zilber Family Hospice. He had befriended and prayed with the Longhini Family when their daughter/sister Liana was at the Hospice. Liana was only 28 years old so he referred to her as the baby of the Hospice. How amazing to see Deacon Peter, while dealing with his own illness, be so strong and compassionate for others. He summoned up the strength to attend Liana's Memorial Service with Mary on January 24, 2006. That was so special for the...