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Peter Pesce Obituary
Pete was the light of his family as he was forever young. His daily walks through the neighborhood were the stuff of legend. He greeted each passerby with an enthusiastic "Hey Neighbor". When he wasn't saying hello, he was singing to the music on his discman. Pete taught everyone to love life and value each minute with family. He had a heart big enough to heal us all and we will find solace in this for the rest of our lives.
He is survived by his parents Dr. Louis Pesce and Jane Woodrow Pesce, his sisters and brothers-in-law Susan Blake Pesce Daffey and Michael Daffey, Molly Scott Pesce Ives and Michael Ives, his nieces and nephews Charlotte, Michael, Everett, Schuyler, Wilder, Anderson and Hattie and his eleven cousins.
Rest in Peace our beautiful boy. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to The Special Olympics of Florida www.specialolympicsflorida.org in Pete's memory. Funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 PM on Fri Oct 1, 2021, at St. Mary Magdalen Church, 861 Maitland Ave., Maitland, FL; reception at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Louis Pesce directly after the Funeral Mass. Arrangements under the direction of DeGusipe Funeral Home, Maitland, FL www.degusipe.com
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Joan Madison Hansen
October 2, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Keith Dyer
October 2, 2021
I´m celebrating the memory of Pete´s happy spirit when you all came to visit our Up With People cast in 1983. Sending love and light!
Steve Deutsch
October 2, 2021
Sorry, I could not make it to the funeral as had a covid scare. So glad to have known Pete. And so sorry for your loss. Think of you often and will do so in the future.
Steve (sonny) & Carol Nielson
October 1, 2021
Lou & Jane , We tried to reach you this past year via Phone & Email with no success. Frannie Pignone, my good friend sent me the notice of Pete´s passing . Note to follow to your home address. Carol & `Sonny´´
Joe Davis
October 1, 2021
Dear Lou and Jane, Sympathies to you and your
family. I did not know Pete, but it sounds like he
was a special son. Sorry for your loss.
Joe Davis, OHS, early 50's.
Charlene and Vance Maloney.
September 30, 2021
We were blessed to live on the lake and to learn "how to love" as we watched your whole family nurture Pete. He was so lucky to be in your family! My favorite memory was watching Pete walk down the aisle at Molly´s wedding. He was beaming as he was walking "very straight" and focused.
I may have told you that when Chandra was doing her clinicals in dental school, she said, "Mom, they seem to give me the "special needs children". Her classmates remarked how calm she was working "with all the noise". She told them stories of Knowing Pete. Our family was truly blessed and we have so many funny stories because of Pete! He had a great life. We send our love to each of you. We are better people for having known Pete.
Susan and Terry Speicher
September 30, 2021
Lou and Jane, we are so sorry for your loss. Pete was a very special boy, and you were the best imaginable parents and gave him a wonderful life. Love to you and your family.
Don Reynolds
September 30, 2021
Lou - a voice from the past. Good memories. I saw the notice of the loss of your son. I lost a daughter three years ago. Pain beyond measure. But it won't be long before we see them again. Prayers for you and your family.
Kathee Collier
September 30, 2021
I have fond memories of Pete, always so friendly and funny and never quiet about anything! Thinking of you all and keeping your family in my prayers.
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