Peter Grelle Obituary
Peter was born in Lawrence, MA on May 5, 1952, to the late Peter and Frances (nee: Cafiso) Grelle. Peter was a compassionate and caring man, who loved and valued his family and friendships. He graduated from Lawrence High School and held a B.S. in Plastic Technology from Lowell Technological Institute and a M.S. in Plastics Engineering from the University of Massachusetts at Lowell. Peter received numerous awards and accolades throughout his more than 45 year career. He was one -- "Wicked Smart Dude." Peter had a love for Drum and Bugle Corps for over 62 years and was an alumni member of the Beverly Cardinals Drum Corps, he was an avid sports fanatic, loved traveling, music and movies. He loved spending quality time with his family and friends.
Peter is survived by his beloved wife of 21 years Angela (nee: Maranzano) Grelle, sister Dorothy Gagnon and husband Philippe and the late Patrick Grelle. He was the loving Godfather to Morgan Pollard,Matthew Kerouac and Antonio Maranzano. Loving uncle to Mary Ellen Grelle, Laura Pollard (Jeffrey), Jennifer Grelle, Christopher Gagnon (Kelly Foster), Andrea LaTorre, Jacqueline Smiatacz (Brian), Melissa Bernal (Mario), Jennifer Maranzano, Emily Gieleghem (Jason), Nicholas Maranzano, Samuel Maranzano, Gina Maranzano, Carmen Maranzano, Jude Maranzano and great nieces and nephews; Haley, Kenneth, Kristen, Michael, Adam, Grace, James, Zane, Mario, Addison and Sofia.
Visitation Monday August 15th 3-8pm with a 7pm Scripture Service at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons. 36900 Schoenherr Rd. at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Instate Tuesday 9:30am- at St. Thecla Catholic Church, 20740 S Nunneley Rd, Clinton Twp, until time of 10am Mass.
The Funeral Mass will be Live Streamed beginning at 10am with the following links: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPTk4-rR5-FMid9ktU4DSlw https://www.facebook.com/StTheclaCatholicChurch/
In lieu of flowers donations in Peter's memory may be made to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen, or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Please share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guestbook" @ WujekCalcaterra.com
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Rollie Dodge
October 12, 2023
Pete was a great colleague in drum corps. that recruited me as a chemist and physicist at Lowell Tech. He had incredible squirming puns called " Peter's Puns"
We had a hell of a lot of fun over the years.
Hold up you mellophone parallel
Steve Lepper
August 21, 2022
I am very saddened to learn that Pete passed away. He and I worked together when he came to Dow from Monsanto. Pete was a very competent plastics engineer and a great team player who was always upbeat and jovial. He was a pleasure to be around, and I feel blessed that I had the opportunity to have known and worked with him. RIP my friend.
Jim LaRivee
August 18, 2022
Peter and I were classmates at Lawrence High. He was a nice kid and a gentle soul. My wife also knew him, and we are sorry for your loss.
Carol Barry, Chair, UMass Lowell Plastics Engineering
August 18, 2022
The faculty, staff, and students from UMass Lowell's Department of Plastics Engineering offer their sincere condolences on the loss of Pete Grelle.
Pete's passing will be a great loss. We remember Pete's extensive service to the profession (particularly through SPE) and his great enthusiasm for life.
We wish the best for Angela Grelle and Pete's family.
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Gail (Gallagher) Hartis
August 18, 2022
I went to high school with Peter. Sending my condolences to his family and friends
Michelle Weiger
August 16, 2022
Angela and family. My sincerest and deepest sympathies. I worked with Pete for a number of years in Dow Automotive. He was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. So sorry for your loss, and am shedding tears with you. Hugs.
Hoa Pham
August 16, 2022
Dear Angela and family...Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Pete was a wonderful and dependable SPE colleague. We worked together on the Injection Molding Division Board, the TPO Conference and the HSM Election Committee. In all our activities, Pete exuded enthusiasm and warmth. I will cherish his sense of humor, kindness and willingness to help. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. God bless.
Susan Montgomery
August 15, 2022
Dear Angela and family, My husband Tim and I are deeply saddened by your loss. Pete was a great SPE colleague and in our many years of working together became a trusted friend. I will miss his enthusiasm, kindness and genuine love for others and his passion for technology. He was a natural born teacher and mentor. He will be greatly missed! We are unable to attend tomorrow´s service but will be holding you and your family in prayer. Love Susan and Timothy Montgomery
Christopher Gagnon
August 15, 2022
Kelly, Mikey, Kristen and Aiden are thinking about you. We love you Angela
Paul Binks
August 15, 2022
A respected colleague and a true friend. I first met Pete in 1989 when we worked together for weeks trying to get blowing agent to work in a crazy idea Xerox had to make a top for a copier that would actually feed the paper. (I think they sold a few). We were in the backwoods of Quebec in the middle of the winter. Over the years Pete has provided both astute technical advice and very helpful personal support. I am going to miss you my friend. RIP
Jeremy Dworshak
August 15, 2022
Angela and Pete's family... I will greatly miss Pete... his encouragement, enthusiasm, passion, and wit are fond memories I will carry with me! Pete was one of the first great individuals I met in SPE and his geniality kept me engaged. I greatly regret I am not able to be there today or tomorrow to be together with all of you. Yet, you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sassan Tarahomi
August 15, 2022
We all miss you Pete, my good friend.
Thank you for all your help with teaching plastics courses at Schoolcraft College. Thank you for leading the SPE detroit Section for many years especially 2012- 2014. Thank you for being there for kids when we needed Judges for the future city judging. Thank you for giving many hours of your time to make this world a better place.
Rest In peace my friend.
Phil Gastonguay
August 13, 2022
Rest in peace Pete. One of my favorite memories is your infectious sense of humor. This one started when Pat & Sue were engaged. You liked to say we weren't quite in-laws, so that made us out-laws. You were loved, and will be missed.
David Kazmer
August 13, 2022
Angela and extended family, I had lunch in May with Peter in Detroit. We had worked together across the years and he was a wonderful person. I wanted to let you know that we talked about you and his extended family. He very much loved being an active part of your lives. I regret that I can't attend the mass Monday but Peter is in my prayers.
The Wujek-Calcaterra Family
August 13, 2022
May we continue to honor and respect all the lessons we have learned; acting as living symbols of a loving spirit. You are in our prayers.
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