Peter Joseph Kerutis, Jr. made his journey to his Holy Father, beloved wife, Marie, and parents, Peter, Sr. and Olga Kerutis on August 4, 2019. We are certain he has been greeted with open arms by those he loved most and many lost along the way who he missed every day, members of his Falgoust family and treasured friends.
Left to miss him with all of our hearts and souls are his devoted children, Patricia Joan (Steve Crane), Peter Joseph III, Patrick James (Nancy), Paul Jacque and Prescott Jason (Heather); his grandchildren Paul II, Peter, Prescott, Jr., Lexie, Quinn, Janice (John Burns) and Morgan (Erik Polcer); his great grandchildren, Jessica, Devon, Billy, Logan, Emma and Jaidyn and great-great granddaughter, Annalee.
Pete, who loved to introduce himself as Plano Pete, was born on January 29, 1935 to Olga and Peter Kerutis, Sr. in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania. He grew up in Wanamie, Pennsylvania an only child. He left for college at the age of 17 and graduated from Penn State University, a tried and true Nittany Lion white and blue. He joined the United States Coast Guard and was assigned duties in New Orleans, Louisiana. When Marie Falgoust and her friend needed a ride to bowling they called the man with the Cadillac convertible and Pete’s life of love and family began.
Pete and Marie married on June 18, 1960 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Marie often said, Pete fell in love with her mother, Marie Falgoust, before he fell in love with her. Granny, as she did with anyone she ever met, welcomed Pete into her home and her heart. He was introduced to family and love that as an only child he did not know existed. The Falgoust Family became his family – brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews and a mother-in-law he adored. He always made it a duty in his life to take care of his parents and every member of his new family who might need his support. His love was deep; his faith unwavered. He loved and was loved by so many.
He asked his wife to leave her family in New Orleans in 1966 when he was The Candy Man working for M&M/Mars candy company. His job took him to his home state of Pennsylvania, but many would say it was harder for him to leave New Orleans than it was Marie. Never to be regretted, wonderful friends were made and every summer was spent back home in New Orleans.
Promotion led to Lowell, Massachusetts where more friends we made and adored. And, in 1974 it was on to Plano, Texas where he resided for almost 45 years and will be his final resting place with his beloved wife of 58 years, Marie.
He was the owner of Plano Printing, Inc. where a customer became a friend. He was a member and Past President of Rotary Club where selling funnel cakes was not his favorite, but conducting Casino Nights was a joy. He loved golf and had his Monday and Thursday tee times. He loved a round with his kids and regretted not being able to play a round with his grandchildren – but Top Golf helped to share a few shots with Paul II and Peter.
Peter Kerutis, Jr. could be a tough man, scared some, but he was really nothing but a gentle bear, always ready with a hug and a kiss. He was loud and boisterous – you knew when he entered a room. He was, most importantly, a man of God. From his youth and walking with his grandmother to church every Sunday until his end, he had a place in the pew and was there every week usually surrounded by his children and grandsons. If he wasn’t there, he was missed.
The family wants to thank all who have touched our lives. We hope most of those who knew Pete knew that you were always welcomed in his home and in his heart. He truly loved all people and believed in the more the merrier. Please know that because of the Faith and Love of our parents, we are aware and so thankful for the abundant blessings we have been given. Our family is very proud of the job we did in taking care of both of our parents, but we depended upon the love and support of our friends and we thank all for being there for each of us in your own special way.
Do not be sad. Know that Pete and Marie are jitterbugging in heaven. They spent a year apart and are now back together – that calls for joyous celebration.
We love them and we love each of you. With sincere gratitude, thank you for being a part of the Kerutis family today and always.
Rest in peace, daddy.
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