PETER ANTHONY JACHETTA

Condolences & Memories (23 entries)

• My condolences to Pete's family, may you R.I.P Pete. You were a kind, happy and generous man, I have such great memories of getting my allowance and going to get my little brown bag of candies, it was something. I then grew up to work for you in my early teen years. You taught me so much about how a store works and treated me with respect. It is so true what John had said, so very many people in the neighborhood would have gone hungry as Pete was kind enough to let us also have food till our mother got paid. Thank you Pete! I will always remember you with very happy thoughts. - Posted by: Shannon (Friend ) on: Jul 03, 2012

• I knew Pete my whole life growing up on Fleet St.[747] Great guy --super family. So many memories. Too many to list. I last saw him at my mother's funeral [1990] and he still looked the same. I remember working in the store with Peter [banana] bringing up grocery stock from the basement for Pete and then [GRAMA] would make us hotdogs, then go back to work. He helped so many people in the neighborhood. We would have gone hungry many times if it haden't been for Pete letting us charge our grocery's till my mother got paid. You will be sadly missed. You don't often meet great people, but Pete-- you were one. R.I.P. - Posted by: John B INCH [ Barry] Buck --- Pete would call me . (Friend of the family.) on: Apr 23, 2012

• I am sorry to hear of Peter's passing. Peter was a good man. Growing up in Fort Rouge I have great memories, going to the corner store after school & Peter would give me a little brown bag of full goodies, which lasted me 1 week. He was truly a gentle man & good hearted. My condolences to the family. - Posted by: Rosa (Provenza) Ferlaino (neighbour (back then on Mulvey)) on: Apr 03, 2012

• I saw Peter often for the 5 years when I, and some of my university buddies where renting a house on Fleet. All 5 of us were crazy 20 year olds that grew to admire and respect "Pete - the corner grocer". I always loved that area of town and it was because of people like Peter that it was such a great "community" to grow up in. He was a great role model for us. Sometimes I drive through the area, look at the store, and wish I could visit with Peter again. I miss his warm gentle way. Recollections of Peter in his store always bring a smile to my face. Peter was a man I respected and someone that I will always miss. - Posted by: Willy Plaetinck (As a young man I was a customer of Peter's store and hopefully his friend.) on: Apr 03, 2012

• Peter, Marilyn and Ray, your dad showed us how the retail business was fun while providing a service to the community. His positive and or constructive opinions were important in many of our lives. He treated me like a son along with my childhood best friend Peter Jr. - Posted by: Ray Gervais (friend of the family) on: Mar 31, 2012

• Many fond memories of Peter and his whole family. RIP Peter - Posted by: Cortens (Customer) on: Mar 31, 2012

• Your heart was bigger than a drink truck. I am so fortunate to have known you Peter and honored to be allowed into a small part of your life. - Posted by: Brian Kizuik (Friend) on: Mar 29, 2012

• I met Peter while working at the funeral home and he was like a second dad to me. We always made time to have our little chats and would never pass up our chance to have Rae and Jerry sandwiches. We even went to Rae and Jerry for supper before going to a wrestling match, boy what a night that was! Rest in Peace my friend. - Posted by: Sharon Cox (friend) on: Mar 28, 2012

• It was a pleasure knowing you... - Posted by: FRIENDS AT CHARLESWOOD ADULT DAY CLUB (FRIENDS) on: Mar 27, 2012

• I still remember very fondly going to Pete's store. I loved getting a dime from Mom & stopping at the store to get some penny candy on my way to school...a whole little brown bag full!! Pete would even go out of his way to let you come buy things when he wasn't open if you needed it in an 'emergency'. Great Halloween treats, too! God Bless & RIP. A former Mulvey Avenue kid - Posted by: Cindy L (nee Biebrick) () on: Mar 27, 2012

• I first met Peter as a young man working for a local soft drink company as a delivery driver. His store in Ft. Rouge was always a favourite stop for all delivery drivers as Pete always welcomed you and usually had a "cold beverage" waiting. In recent years I seemed to bump into Pete at every funeral I went to, always the gentleman I remembered. Theresa and Gale and of course the whole family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. - Posted by: Steve Young (Friend) on: Mar 27, 2012

• "Rest in Peace" Pete. Thanks for being so good to us kids! - Posted by: Deborah Walsh () on: Mar 26, 2012

• To all that knew him he was a good friend. I lived down the street from him. Rest in peace Pete. - Posted by: Darryl Thiessen (was a good friend ) on: Mar 26, 2012

• I knew Pete when I was growing up on Mulvey. He was such a generous man. He was like an uncle to many of us kids and our friendship continued right into high school. It must have meant a lot to him watching the kids in the area grow up and continue to come to the store for a visit. That's how you treat "family" !! - Posted by: Randy Heatherington (Friend) on: Mar 26, 2012

• A truly great mam with such a positive and caring attitude who leaves behind four wonderful children and their families. Our heartfelt condolence to all. REST IN PEACE Peter - Alice has been waiting for you. - Posted by: John & Lena Corrigal (Family Friends) on: Mar 26, 2012

• Our families were very close and when my Dad passed away, Peter became my Dad and I really appreciated it. He was a great father figure and one that I have tried to live up to. - Posted by: Harvey Kerslake (Neighbour on Mulvey) on: Mar 25, 2012

• I have known Peter and Ray and they are both good men - probably reflective of great parenting. Their father was a real gentleman and many people I know throughout the community used to shop at the store where Peter would be sure to look after all of the things they needed. He was a good person - many people will remember him fondly. - Posted by: Susan Rusk (I know Peter and Ray) on: Mar 25, 2012

• RIP Pete - Posted by: Jonathan Barlow () on: Mar 25, 2012

• RIP Pete - Posted by: Jonathan Barlow () on: Mar 25, 2012

• I remember Peter well from my Naval day's and he will be remembered by me and those whose lives he touched. Helm hard over and sails set wide with a smile and the spray on his face. - Posted by: Ron Skelton (President, Naval Officers Association Winnipeg Branch) on: Mar 24, 2012

• Rest in piece, Pete. You will live forever in the memory of all the neighourhood kids who would frequent your corner store for candies and goodies. - Posted by: Rose Fiorillo (neighbour) on: Mar 24, 2012

• Peter and I met when he started at the funeral home and with his magnetism became very good friends, even socializing after working hours. When we worked together on a service he always had a few extra mints in his pocket for me. It got to the point where I wouldn't even have to ask but just stick my hand in his jacket pocket and pull one out and Peter wouldn't even bat an eye. After my move to Dauphin we became estranged. I always said I should give Peter a call, but nah I'll call him tomorrow but now the tomorrows have run out. I often thought of Peter and that always brought a smile to my face. Riposa en Pace my friend. - Posted by: george prociuk (friend) on: Mar 24, 2012

• I am now 53 years old and I will never forget the candies and toys that Peter and his Mother had given me when I was living in Fort Rouge. These were good memories as I drive by the store to go visit my parents. Angelo & Wilma send there condolences also. - Posted by: Joe Anania (neighbor on 715 Fleet St.) on: Mar 24, 2012