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Peter Vernalis Obituary
He was the proprietor of the Vernalis Restaurant, Shenandoah, which has been doing business since 1948.
Vernalis served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a member of the 86th Chemical and Mortar Battalion.
He was a member of the A.P. Damato American Legion "Medal of Honor" Post 792 and the Polish American Fire Company.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Anthony and Edward Vernalis; three sisters, Mary Jevelle, Stella Stefanski and Bertha Yurich.
Surviving are his beloved wife of 66 years, Mary Logothetides Vernalis; a son, Peter Vernalis Jr., Shenandoah; a daughter, Dr. Marina Vernalis, Silver Spring, Md.; three grandchildren, Lisa and Michael, Shenandoah, and Peter Lawrence, Silver Spring, Md.
The family will receive friends at the Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc., 40 N. Jardin St., Shenandoah, from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.
A private funeral service will at 3 p.m. on Wednesday.
Interment with military honors will be at the Odd Fellows Cemetery, Shenandoah.
Contributions may be made to A.P. Damato American Legion Post 792, 116 N. Main St., Shenandoah, PA 17976 or to the Polish American Fire Company No. 4, 115 W. Center St., Shenandoah, PA 17976.
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for Peter Vernalis
Cyndie Maryanoff
September 26, 2007
Marina
Deepest sympathy to you and your family. Please give your mom a hug for us.
Bruce and Cyndie
Wendy Novicenskie
September 26, 2007
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
-Wendy,Brad,Connor & Katie
Bob & Carole Oshman
September 26, 2007
Bob & Carole (Balchus) Oshman
Joe & Denice Ruth
September 25, 2007
May GOD bless you all during this great loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Joe Williams
September 24, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Tony and Rose Downey
September 24, 2007
Pete:
Sorry for you loss. Our sympathy is with you and your family. Our country has lost another WWII Veteran.
denny farnsworth
September 24, 2007
i've known pete sr. for many years my father had a business in the next block. i had the pleasure of knowing pete jr. his son and daughter all wonderful people.at this time i remember pete as a kind and respectible person my prayers are with the entire family....god bless....
September 24, 2007
Vernalis Family
Our prayers are with you and your family. Sorry for your loss.
Judy Taylor Drumheller
Diane Simms
Archie Drumheller & Family
September 24, 2007
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Babe Conroy
September 24, 2007
Pete, Lisa and Mike:
Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your dad and grandfather.
He was always "Aces" in my book and made me feel good when we crossed paths. I appreciated that.
Three is a lot of him in the three of you and I shall pray for you, and the other members of your family, in your bereavement.
With sympathy,
OFFICERS&MEMBERS OF THE POLISH AMERICAN CO.
September 24, 2007
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Irene Tucci Malinowski
September 24, 2007
What a loss. Pete was a wonderful person and pillar of the community. As a youngster I spent many hours in his restaurant. He will be missed!
Bill Baker
September 24, 2007
My deepest sympathy to the vernalis family!!! Pete Sr will be missed by all he was a credit to the town just as all the vernalis!!!May God be with all of you in your time of sorrow!!!
Stanley Stefanski
September 24, 2007
My thoughts are with you in your time of grief.
Nephew: Stanley Stefanski
John and Ann Lorah
September 24, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
JOHN&BARB SZCZYGLAK
September 24, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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