Known to his family and friends as Pete or Papa, he was born February 8, 1928 in Bismarck North Dakota.
His family moved to Northern California where he graduated from Santa Rosa High School. He was proud
to have served his country in the United State Navy. Pete worked for Boeing 28 years until his retirement.
He married Madeline Mazacro Maiori of South Gate in 1958. They were married 57 years until her passing in 2013.
They were longtime residents of Downey California.
Pete is survived by his Daughter, Valarie Richardson, three grandchildren, three great grandchildren and 8 nieces and nephews.
A celebration of his life will be held Wednesday March 18, 2015 at noon. The location is the Miller Mies Downey Mortuary,
10229 Paramount Blvd., Downey, California. A reception will follow the service.
