Peter Monteleone Jr.

Dear Pete,
Thank you for being a part of Erin and Megan's lives. Softball knowledge was only part of what they got from you. The time you spent with Megan the year before she left for college gave her the mental tools she needed to succeed on or off the softball field. On Erin's 16th birthday you made a special trip to give her red shin guards. Pete, you had the ability to recognize what made each girl unique. You will be missed, but the lessons you have taught us will be with us...

Pete was a good neighbor, a good coach, a good person. When he lived down the street from us, our daughters were starting their "little league careers". If I was in the front yard he would always stop and ask how the girls were doing. He often stopped by to help me with my "coaching." His advice and counsel were always appreciated. I remember taking our little league team to see the University of Tampa women's softball team play when Pete was their coach, and the many times he would stop...

I met Pete at a Sacred Heart dance when we were in high school; a very long time ago. He always had that great smile and a way about him that you could not help but like him. And, could he dance !! His passing makes me think about all the friends people lose track of over the years, especially those who impacted your early years. I am so happy that he had such a fantastic life and shared that life and his talent with children. I always knew, even back then, that he was a good man. I'll...

Dear Mr. Monteleone-I know you will cherish the wonderful letters that extol all that Pete meant to us all. What a legacy as a father, how proud you must be- that your son was loved by so many. When I read of the softball reunion for Pete in the Tribune I quickly showed my husband, Bill and daughter, Brittany and signed Bri up to play. I am so glad she had the opportunity to play in the game and only wished I could have been there to hug his neck.Pete approached us at Northside Little League,...

Dear Pete,
In these last few weeks I have been flooded with incredible memories from my childhood... particularly my highschool days. I can recall wanting to change schools my sophomore year and spending my whole freshman year weighing the options. But in the end, I always came back to you, Pete. You were the reason I wanted to stick out the academic challenges... your program, your personality, your dedication to young softball players kept me at Berkeley. Thank you I am so...

Pete,
I've struggled for two days to find the words to say...which is ironic, because you always knew exactly what to say. I was probably one of the most untalented girls you ever coached, but you always made me feel that I was good enough. More than a coach, you were such a good friend to me, my family, and especially my Dad - and for that I will always be grateful.
You might not be with us on Earth any longer, but your spirit will live on, and I know you will be there...

Eulogy for Pete at his Memorial Service on March 4, 2006:

Pete used to say that his name, “Monteleone”, was Italian for “Mountain Lion” and that he liked to “Roar!” But as a 5 year old, running around Tampa Bay Little League without my shoes on and ordering “Astro Pops” from the concession stand, he was at first a puzzle to me. He did sometimes roar like a Mountain Lion on the field as I watched him coach my sisters, but off the field he always gave me a big bear hug and I...

Thanks for all that you did for me and Leigh, I will forever keep you in my heart..
thank you
augie and Leigh Montejo

Mister Monteleone iam so sorry to hear about your sons passing i never met him,but he sounded like a wonderful guy[Mariano and Rosario Garcias daughter and son in law][olph parishoners[used to go to sons of italy also