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Peter Clayton Obituary

Peter James Clayton of Tinley Park formerly Crestwood, born Aug. 3, 1955 in Chicago, passed away March 31, 2003 at St. James Olympia Fields Hospital. Survived by wife, Michele [nee] Cholewa; sons, Kevin, Neal and Ryne all of Tinley Park; mother, Catherine T. [nee] Lennon and the late Glen H. [1991]; brothers, Richard, Hicks, IL. and Glen Jr. [Susan], Rockford, IL. Visitation was Wednesday 2-9PM April 2, Gerardi Funeral Home, Lincoln Hwy. At 95th Ave., Frankfort. Funeral was Friday, April 4, 2003 9:30AM St. Anthony Catholic Church, Frankfort. Interment Private. Peter was a Dispatcher for I.B.T. Transport and a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. Info 815-469-2144

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Published by SouthtownStar from Apr. 2 to Apr. 4, 2003.

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Teresa Davison

April 7, 2003

I cannot believe that I will not talk and laugh again with Pete. "My heart is with the thousand for my friend stopped running today". I am lucky that my life touched his. Pete was a really good guy. Rick and I will miss you forever Petie.........

Cindy Paryla

April 6, 2003

There is no doubt in my mind you will be greatly missed. The office won't be the same. We will all miss you. I didn't have the pleasure of working with you for long but the last few years are memorable. My sympathy to the Clayton family.

Grady Gianpaolo

April 5, 2003

My sympathy goes to the entire Clayton family.Many years have past and there are certain people one does not forget through that course of time.Pete always had a handshake and nice things to say .Many years have past,but not forgotten.

God Bless Pete and the Claytons

Mel Magner

April 1, 2003

Pete-It was always a pleasure working with you....You will be missed..........Mel Magner.....Genex, LP

MARK & NORI GERUS

April 1, 2003

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE CLAYTON FAMILY. WE KNEW PETE AS A REALLY GOOD MAN WHO LOVED HIS FAMILY DEARLY.

HE WILL BE MISSED AND ALWAYS REMEMBERED IN OUR PRAYERS.

Gary Verdin

April 1, 2003

Pete, we had some great times while growing up together, not to mention the years with our kids & family members...You will be sorely missed...Our sympathy goes out to Kevin and the rest of your family.

Gary & Niki

Debra Cribbs

April 1, 2003

Pete, you will now rest in peace. I miss you already. Pete was a very gentle soul and my heart goes out to this family whom he adored.

JOHN & ROSEANN MILLER

April 1, 2003

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOUR FAMILY

YOU WILL BE MISSED PETE

LOVE JOHN & ROSEANN MILLER

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