Tap,
I remember one of the first times I met you at Rec Park. I was 13 and it was my first year playing ball in Monrovia. I was in Pony League and you and Tonia were working the snack bar. I got hit
with a pitch on my hand and someone sent me to get ice from the 
snack bar. You wouldn't just give me the ice. You put it in a bag and 
sat me down as you held it on my hand. 
My dad left our family when I was 5 yrs. old. Never saw him again.
You have no idea the feeling you gave this 13 yr.old that night.
Just by holding an ice bag on me.
As the years passed through Pony League, Colt League and Thoroughbred, you were always there Tap. When I started coaching and managing you taught me so much about not only 
Baseball strategy and how to teach kids, but you showed me how to chalk a field and set up outfield fencing, and you never did it without a smile or a story. I went through about a 15 year period 
where the highlight of my day was going to Rec park to watch a game, coach a game or to just hang out and learn from you.
I'm sorry we lost touch over the years. It's one of my biggest regrets since leaving Monrovia. I went to school with and 
knew all of your kids and I'm sure they are a great testament to the type of parents that you and Tonia are. Thank you so much for what you did for me without even knowing it. I love you Pete.
God has one of the best now!


Mr tapia you will be missed deeply you were a great inspiration to me as well as a great coach in baseball I am deeply sad to here of your passing. 

Missing You Daddy....
No words i write can ever say
How much i miss you every day
As time goes by the loneliness grows
How i miss you nobody knows
I think of you in silence I often speak your name
But all i have are memories and photos in a frame
No one knows my sorrow and no one sees me weep
But the love i have for you daddy
Is in my heart to keep
Ive never stopped loving you 
Im sure i never will 
Deep inside my heart you are with me still.
I need and miss you daddy more so now than you will ever know
The things we feel so deeply are often the hardest to say
But i just cant keep quiet anymore
So ill tell you any way
There is a place in my heart
That no one can ever fill
I LOVE YOU SO MUCH DADDY
AND I ALWAYS WILL...
FOREVER YOUR DAUGHTER LOVING YOU ALWAYS..
 MARI TAPIA..

My dear Brother, as I held your hand to say goodbye I felt warm  feeling that you were telling me that you are no longer in pain.  I will miss you so much.  You gave me strength, courage, and a knowing of a devoted love.  You will forever hold a place in my heart.  Until we are together again .  Love you ...Sis  {Grace}

Coach Tap was nothing but a good man and always had a smile on his face. He will be remembered for truly loving and teaching the game of baseball to us kids. His only fault was being a San Francisco Giants fan which we all at some point gave him grief for. City of Monrovia has lost a true gem. May you rest in peace.


Prayer for my Dad ...
Dear God , I Gratefully thank you for giving me my dad .
You must really love me. Cause you gave me the the best you had.
Watch over him and bless him lord . And keep him in your care and may he feel my love for him , is my heartfelt prayer <3!!

Daddy you will be forever missed but never forgotten !! I Love you and until we meet again you are forever in my heart
Your loving daughter,
Kathryn oxox




Oh My Pete..............you will be Missed. ....... .My Friend.....Always a Smile on your Face. Every Wednesday night you would come to my gym with a plate of food for me and to sit and CHECK OUT your Girl while she did Her Zuma!.You used to say LOOK AT HER SHAKIN HER BOOTY!.I will Miss you Deeply and all your Family stories.Sleep well My Friend.Fly with the Angels!

So many great memories with mr. Tapia. Coach and longtime friend. He will be missed. RIP Mr. Tapia🙏❤

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Mr. Peter Tapia Jr.

17 janvier 1933 – 30 août 2020

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