Pete Ianace of Frisco, Texas crossed over into the Land of Glory on March 9, 2020. He was known for his zest of life, positive outlook on everything and a man everyone was comfortable with. He loved people and brought sunshine into every room and every situation he encountered.
Pete was born in Passau, Germany to an American Italian soldier and a German war bride. He came to the United States at the age of 5, only speaking German. His bright mind made it easy for him to adapt, even though his mother sent him to first grade in the American School in Arizona in a suit and tie. When told she should send him in blue jeans to fit in with the other children, she ironed and creased his blue jeans.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sophie and Ernesto Ianace.
Pete leaves behind the love of his life, Ronelle, whom he married in 1992 in Lake Tahoe, Nevada and many other family members and friends. Ronelle is a co-owner of Zelda Rose Boutique in Denison, Texas.
He was "Dad" to three children who had the honor and privilege of working beside him daily in a business they co-founded. Ernie Ianace (Jessie), Lisa D'Auria (John), and Peter Ianace (Sarah).
He was known as "Papa Pete" by his eight beautiful grandchildren, whom he adored, Amanda D'Auria (21), Johnny D'Auria (19), Anthony Ianace (15), Landon Ianace (15), Ava Ianace (13), Gabriel Ianace (9), Charlie Ianace (7), and Sophie Ianace (3).
Pete's only brother, Ernie (Linda) resides in Boca Raton, Florida. The rest of the family lives locally.
He embraced his extended family, Mother-in-Law, Francis Phillips, of Mississippi and Frisco, Texas, his Sister-in-Law, Sherrie Castleberry, of Denison, Texas and Brother-in-law, Michael Castleberry, of Charlotte, North Carolina.
Pete's career also defined the man he was. Starting his technology career at the age of 17 at IBM in Poughkeepsie, New York, he quickly rose through the ranks to serve as a corporate executive in IBM, AT&T and Nortel (formerly Northern Telecom). His entrepreneurial spirit took over and led him to found or co-found a number of technology companies, including his latest venture, VitalTech.
Being a sports spectator and enthusiast became a passion of his. He was constantly watching and checking scores for the Dallas Cowboys and the New England Patriots, the Dallas Mavericks, the Golden State Warriors and any other sports game he could find being broadcast. He could talk sports and statistics from 50 years back with anyone.
He was an avid tennis player and poker player. He loved card games, table games and anything which challenged his mind. The family called him their "resident musicologist" because his love of music dominated his downtime. There wasn't a genre he didn't love.
Pete yearned to spend vacations on the beach and envisioned that he would own a bar on a beach one day, sit around and talk to visitors and listen to Jimmy Buffet music all day long.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Parkway Hills Baptist Church in Plano, Texas on Friday, March 13, 2020 at 11am with services conducted by Pastor Sam Dennis. Private interment to follow.
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