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Peter A. "Pete" Rendina

1927 - 2019

Peter A. "Pete" Rendina obituary, 1927-2019, Monroe, MI

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1927

DIED

2019

Peter Rendina Obituary

(News story) MONROE - Peter "Pete" A. Rendina, a philanthropist who was a longtime bar and restaurant owner, died May 21 in his Monroe home. He was 91.

He died of congestive heart failure, his son John said.

Mr. Rendina retired in the mid to late 1990s after about 45 years of owning and operating the former Pete's Eatmore bar and restaurant in Monroe. Additionally, he helped his sons, John and Joseph, start their own restaurants and bars in Monroe - Pete's Garage, Michigan Bar and Grill, and the former Johnny Joe's.

He also sponsored local recreational softball, baseball, and volleyball sports teams, both children's and adult.

In 1993, he was inducted into Michigan Amateur Softball Association Hall of Fame for his sponsorship.

"He was very outgoing. He knew everyone in town and he was very generous with everybody and a big sponsor of local recreational sports," John Rendina said.

"And we [his sons] depended on his counsel and financial backing," he said.

The elder Mr. Rendina was born June 30, 1927 in Scottdale, Pa. to Josephine and John Rendina.

When he was still a small child, his family moved to Italy, where he went to school. Once he turned 18, he returned to America to work at a family business.

In 1950, Mr. Rendina married Mary Cusumano and they settled in Monroe. She survives.

Soon thereafter, he bought a restaurant and made it into Pete's Eatmore. In his free time, Mr. Rendina enjoyed watching horse racing and sports games and playing cards.

In retirement, he spent winter months with his wife at their home in Pompano Beach, Fla.

They stayed the rest of the year in Monroe, where Mr. Rendina enjoyed attending events in which his grandchildren and great-grandchildren participated. Those included plays, pageants, and sports events such as tennis, baseball, wrestling, and hockey.

Mr. Rendina was a lifetime member of Monroe County Rod and Gun Club.

He was preceded in death by a daughter and a granddaughter.

Surviving are his wife, Mary; daughter, JoAnn Smith; sons, John and Joseph; nine grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren.

A funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary's Parish Church, 127 N. Monroe St., Monroe, where the body will lie in state at 10 a.m.

Arrangements are by Rupp Funeral Home.

The family suggests tributes to IHM Sisters' Motherhouse.

This is a news story by Mike Sigov. Contact him at [email protected], 419-724-6089, or on Twitter @mikesigovblade.
Published by The Blade on May 29, 2019.

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Sandra Hudkins

May 28, 2019

He was a very sweet and kind man. I knew him since I was very young. My family went to Pete Eatmore Lunch every Friday. When I was older and my father couldn't drive I would take my father there everyday so he could be with his friends. My father George Hudkins and Pete were great friends. My father past away in 1985. I have many happy memories going to the bar. Loved playing the Arcade games. Pete even gave me quarters to play them.Pete treated everyone like family. My thoughts and prayers are with Mary and Peter's family. He will be truly missed.I continue to support Pete Garage and Michigan Bar that are run by his sons.They are a true family!!

Connie Duff

May 28, 2019

We knew Peter and Mary through Atlantic Terrace West and loved the big smile and a tip of the cap from Peter when he would greet us! My thoughts and prayers are with Mary and Peter's family.

Bonnie Kieffer

May 27, 2019

This is sad news, indeed. I and all my family have know Peter for many years through our love of Florida. He was a friend to my Mom, Dad, and then Ginnie, and I will always remember his warmth and hugs when I came back to Florida. I pray for his peace and serenity with his Lord. My prayers go out to Mary and the all the family. Sending love to you all.

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Doug Reisig

May 24, 2019

A very good true friend he and my dad Whitey and me when I got older spent.a lot of good times and a lot of laughs God bless you John and Joe Ray mrs. Rendina you're in our prayers

Lou & Karen (zanger) Langermann

May 24, 2019

To the Rendina family what a legacy your fathers leaves . Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers during this somber chapter in your lives.

Greg Leffew

May 24, 2019

Pete use to go to the east side card room and play cards sometimes with the old timers. Pete Sadly Missed.

Pete Portillo

May 23, 2019

Pete was one of my first regular accounts when we started our business in 1980. He continued the be a great encouragement and support of Monroe Lock & Safe Company for many years. Our love and condolences to the Rendina family. We will miss a wonderful man.

Pete & Cathy Portillo

Mike Boberg

May 23, 2019

I first met Mr. Rendina, Pete, as a lad when my Dad would take my brother and me into Eatmore for orange pop and chips. He was friendly and courteous then to us and later in life to my own family as we visited the family's businesses. Raised two sons who have carried on his work ethic with success. From my view point, Pete's life's race left him in the winner's circle. He will be missed.

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