Peter M. Popovich

Just a note to let you know that you are not forgotten. R I P Pete.

Pete was a long time friend of mine. He was by far the most competent, smartest and friendliest employee the Bellagio poker room ever had. Possibly the whole Bellagio for that matter. Any time someone called for a decision I hoped it was Pete who came to make it. Not because he was my friend (He ruled against me once against a guy we both disliked. Probably the only mistake I ever saw him make on the floor) but because he had common sense and knew poker.
The poker world took a serious...

Pete was a long time friend of mine. He was by far the most competent, smartest and friendliest employee the Bellagio poker room ever had. Possibly the whole Bellagio for that matter. Any time someone called for a decision I hoped it was Pete who came to make it. Not because he was my friend (He ruled against me once against a guy we both disliked. Probably the only mistake I ever saw him make on the floor) but because he had common sense and knew poker.
The poker world took a...

Michelle and Family: Danny and I are so sorry to hear of Pete's passing. Our thoughts our with you.

Danny and DeeDee Paquette

my condolences to the family. I met and became friends with Pete when we were freshmen at Heidelberg College. During our time in school and as track and field teammates we got to be very close - sharing lots of fun times and much laughter together. I was always struck by how smart and insightful Pete was. He had a wicked sense of humor and wonderful ability to laugh at himself. His flair for storytelling would keep me in stitches. I will always carry memories of the friendhip we shared....

There are just not that many all-around good guys in the poker industry. Pete was honest, fair-minded, humorous, kind, thoughtful, loyal, and most of all caring. He treated people with respect. My heart goes out to Danielle and all of his family and friends. He will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Michele, Danielle, Nick, Matthew, and Marisa, I am so sorry to hear about Pete, I'm sure he was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather....as I know he was the greatest boss that I will ever have. Kind and gentle are just two words that come to mind when I think of Pete. I speak about him often because every memory I have of him brings a smile to my face. He made working at the Colony so much fun. He has touched so many lives. I am sure you are all so proud to be his family. God...

Michele,

I am truly sorry for your loss. I knew Pete since I was 10 years old and he was always one of my favorite friends. I just found out today or I would have made it to the services, since I live in Phoenix Arizona. I use to see Pete once a year at the Bellagio. I spend some time with him in May at his Casino. We were laughing about all the nuts we grew up with and what a wonderful life we were having. Pete was truly blessed and deserves the best in the next life.

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Michelle,
Your family are in my thoughts and prayers! Back in 1988 Pete was the Best Man in my wedding and that he was a BEST MAN!!! What wonderful memories I have of Pete and Michelle and Gorden (the dog)and there children.He will be truly missed.