The university campus/grounds of former refugee camp in Latina.
The university campus/grounds of former refugee camp in Latina.
Katarina + sons in front of the former refugee camp in Latina. Peter was there in 1967.
Katarina + sons in front of the former refugee camp in Latina. Peter was there in 1967.
Exhibit about the refugee camp in Italy where Peter stayed before coming to the U.S.
Exhibit about the refugee camp in Italy where Peter stayed before coming to the U.S.
Renovated tombstone at the Polakovic family grave site in Bratislava, May 2016.
Renovated tombstone at the Polakovic family grave site in Bratislava, May 2016.
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eulogy
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brother
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A wreath from Peter's friend Jirka and his wife Manling.
A wreath from Peter's friend Jirka and his wife Manling.
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wreaths
Peter's brother Milan and nephew Matus.
Peter's brother Milan and nephew Matus.
The family grave site in Bratislava, Slovakia. The cemetery is the oldest in Bratislava and dates back to the 13th century.
The family grave site in Bratislava, Slovakia. The cemetery is the oldest in Bratislava and dates back to the 13th century.
The flowers were beautiful and kept well for weeks thanks to the unusually mild weather.
The flowers were beautiful and kept well for weeks thanks to the unusually mild weather.
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grave
The urn before the funeral.
The urn before the funeral.
Brazil Christmas 1997
Brazil Christmas 1997
Tabatinga Brazil 1997
Tabatinga Brazil 1997
Christmas eve 1997
Christmas eve 1997
May 9, 1997 his god daughter is born:0
May 9, 1997 his god daughter is born:0
Tata, Babi and Peter with me and Marcella - May 9 1997
Tata, Babi and Peter with me and Marcella - May 9 1997
Brazil , December 1997
Brazil , December 1997
Peter's colleagues from work feeding the ducks. Special tribute to Peter.
Peter's colleagues from work feeding the ducks. Special tribute to Peter.
Peter would feed these ducks, at the pond next to the office, every day.
Peter would feed these ducks, at the pond next to the office, every day.
Handsome
Handsome
Peter & Yvonne's wedding Nov 28, 1974
Peter & Yvonne's wedding Nov 28, 1974
Peter with wife Yvonne & mother-in-law Zdena - mid 1970s
Peter with wife Yvonne & mother-in-law Zdena - mid 1970s
With my son-in-law - Fall 1975
With my son-in-law - Fall 1975
with my son-in-law - Dec 1974
with my son-in-law - Dec 1974
Peter with his in-laws Emil & Zdena - mid 1970s
Peter with his in-laws Emil & Zdena - mid 1970s
Peter with his in-laws Emil & Zdena - mid-1970s
Peter with his in-laws Emil & Zdena - mid-1970s
Our very last Christmas together.
Our very last Christmas together.
4th of July, Cariño here with our friends enjoying the flight show performance and later the wonderful fire works.
4th of July, Cariño here with our friends enjoying the flight show performance and later the wonderful fire works.
Peter.Lowelle Antigua (2)
Peter.Lowelle Antigua (2)
Los Angeles Sokol October 1970
Los Angeles Sokol October 1970
Peter & Yvonne circa 1973. This was taken in Marina Del Rey, CA in one of those "old time" photo studios that provided a selection of Wild West getups. I think Peter chose this uniform because he was familiar with it from Western movies.
Peter & Yvonne circa 1973. This was taken in Marina Del Rey, CA in one of those "old time" photo studios that provided a selection of Wild West getups. I think Peter chose this uniform because he was familiar with it from Western movies.
Me (Marcella) and Peter. On the left is when I was young. On the right was when he came to my graduation.
Me (Marcella) and Peter. On the left is when I was young. On the right was when he came to my graduation.
Peter with Kristyna (Kiki), the daughter of Jirka Vales, his good friend.Jirka aptly subtitled this picture "Peter, the Protector of Little Girls."
Peter with Kristyna (Kiki), the daughter of Jirka Vales, his good friend.Jirka aptly subtitled this picture "Peter, the Protector of Little Girls."
Peter and Marcella, his goddaughter, at her high school graduation in 2015.
Peter and Marcella, his goddaughter, at her high school graduation in 2015.
Peter as a baby. I've always thought that my nephew Simon looked a bit like Peter, and I see some of that resemblance here.
Peter as a baby. I've always thought that my nephew Simon looked a bit like Peter, and I see some of that resemblance here.
Early Childhood. Peter's father's was diagnosed with diabetes (we believe type 1) around the time of Peter's birth and passed away when Peter was only 12.
Early Childhood. Peter's father's was diagnosed with diabetes (we believe type 1) around the time of Peter's birth and passed away when Peter was only 12.
With his older brother Milan, Olomouc, 1950s. They spent summers in Moravia with their grandparents. Most of the childhood stories he told were of these magical summers. Their wonderful uncle Bretislav spent a lot of time with them and probably took this
With his older brother Milan, Olomouc, 1950s. They spent summers in Moravia with their grandparents. Most of the childhood stories he told were of these magical summers. Their wonderful uncle Bretislav spent a lot of time with them and probably took this
High School Graduation, cca. 1965.
High School Graduation, cca. 1965.
Peter in a Prague pub around 1984. He was purchasing crystal chandeliers for the house that he shared with his business partner Jozef at the time.
Peter in a Prague pub around 1984. He was purchasing crystal chandeliers for the house that he shared with his business partner Jozef at the time.
With his brother Milan in Croatia, 1985. Peter joined us for a family vacation there because it was easier than traveling to Slovakia due to the bureaucracy at the time.
With his brother Milan in Croatia, 1985. Peter joined us for a family vacation there because it was easier than traveling to Slovakia due to the bureaucracy at the time.
Family picture with Milan's family in 1986. The photograph was taken by Peter's good friend Peter Kohutiar.
Family picture with Milan's family in 1986. The photograph was taken by Peter's good friend Peter Kohutiar.
With his beloved nephew Matus (Mato).
With his beloved nephew Matus (Mato).
At the dining table at his brother's house in Bratislava, where we spent hours just talking and talking. This is just one of many pictures of Peter sitting at this table, enjoying food prepared by his sister in law Nely, who is an exceptional cook.
At the dining table at his brother's house in Bratislava, where we spent hours just talking and talking. This is just one of many pictures of Peter sitting at this table, enjoying food prepared by his sister in law Nely, who is an exceptional cook.
Katarina's Graduation, Cleveland, Ohio, 1995. My parents could not afford to come at the time, and, as always, he was there for me.
Katarina's Graduation, Cleveland, Ohio, 1995. My parents could not afford to come at the time, and, as always, he was there for me.
Visiting Katarina in Columbus, Ohio, 1996. He gave me my first computer (in the picture). It got me through graduate school.
Visiting Katarina in Columbus, Ohio, 1996. He gave me my first computer (in the picture). It got me through graduate school.
Welcoming Katarina's and Peter's son Toby to the world in July 2002. I don't think that I've ever met another man who was capable of loving other people's children as much as Peter.
Welcoming Katarina's and Peter's son Toby to the world in July 2002. I don't think that I've ever met another man who was capable of loving other people's children as much as Peter.
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Nov 25, 1977 - In Balboa Park in San Diego: Peter, his mother Květa Polakovičová, and his mother-in-law Zdena Cizek.
Nov 25, 1977 - In Balboa Park in San Diego: Peter, his mother Květa Polakovičová, and his mother-in-law Zdena Cizek.
September 1973 Dancing with my son-in-law
September 1973 Dancing with my son-in-law
Christmas Eve 1976 - We celebrated Christmas with my daughter Yvonne and son-in-law Peter at our home in Venice. I was happy they bought a house only 3 houses from ours. So we saw them often.
Christmas Eve 1976 - We celebrated Christmas with my daughter Yvonne and son-in-law Peter at our home in Venice. I was happy they bought a house only 3 houses from ours. So we saw them often.
Christmas Eve 1971 - This was the first Christmas that Peter spent with our family. Peter and Yvonne met in summer 1971. I liked him right away, because he bore a strong resemblance to my brother, who died tragically when I was 22. And he was always v
Christmas Eve 1971 - This was the first Christmas that Peter spent with our family. Peter and Yvonne met in summer 1971. I liked him right away, because he bore a strong resemblance to my brother, who died tragically when I was 22. And he was always v
Dec 24, 1977 - Our last Christmas together. Peter with his mother, who was visiting from Slovakia. Taken in our home in Venice.
Dec 24, 1977 - Our last Christmas together. Peter with his mother, who was visiting from Slovakia. Taken in our home in Venice.
June 1977 - Peter at the Grand Canyon in AZ.
June 1977 - Peter at the Grand Canyon in AZ.
Dec 31, 1975 - New Year's Eve at the Sokol Hall in Los Angeles
Dec 31, 1975 - New Year's Eve at the Sokol Hall in Los Angeles
Peter and his older brother Milan, my father, the last time they saw each other at our house in Marietta, Georgia in 2011.
Peter and his older brother Milan, my father, the last time they saw each other at our house in Marietta, Georgia in 2011.
Peter and Norma, whose loving presence at the end of his life made a big difference.
Peter and Norma, whose loving presence at the end of his life made a big difference.
July 10, 2009 - Yvonne's daughter Darina lived for a year in Richardson, TX, which brought Yvonne to TX to visit her. This was taken at a dinner party at Darina's apt.
July 10, 2009 - Yvonne's daughter Darina lived for a year in Richardson, TX, which brought Yvonne to TX to visit her. This was taken at a dinner party at Darina's apt.
June 28, 2009 - Yvonne attended an American Sokol event in Ft. Worth and had the opportunity to meet with ex-husband Peter. Peter and Yvonne in Pioneer Park.
June 28, 2009 - Yvonne attended an American Sokol event in Ft. Worth and had the opportunity to meet with ex-husband Peter. Peter and Yvonne in Pioneer Park.
June 28, 2009 - Yvonne attended an American Sokol event in Ft. Worth and had the opportunity to meet with ex-husband Peter. Peter and Yvonne in Pioneer Park.
June 28, 2009 - Yvonne attended an American Sokol event in Ft. Worth and had the opportunity to meet with ex-husband Peter. Peter and Yvonne in Pioneer Park.
March 22, 2009 - Peter, Yvonne, Ludek reunion after many years. Yvonne and Ludek were in Dallas visiting their daughter Darina.
March 22, 2009 - Peter, Yvonne, Ludek reunion after many years. Yvonne and Ludek were in Dallas visiting their daughter Darina.
December 24, 1977 - Our last Christmas together. Taken in our house in Venice, CA. Peter constructed the entire exterior of the fireplace behind us. He did a great job!
December 24, 1977 - Our last Christmas together. Taken in our house in Venice, CA. Peter constructed the entire exterior of the fireplace behind us. He did a great job!
Decenber 24, 1977 - Peter and Yvonne's last Christmas together. Singing carols with Peter accompanying on the guitar. Taken in our home in Venice, CA. To the right of Peter is his mother, visiting from Slovakia, and then Yvonne's mother and stepfather.
Decenber 24, 1977 - Peter and Yvonne's last Christmas together. Singing carols with Peter accompanying on the guitar. Taken in our home in Venice, CA. To the right of Peter is his mother, visiting from Slovakia, and then Yvonne's mother and stepfather.
Thanksgiving 1977 - Peter with his mother, who was visiting us from Slovakia for the 1977 holiday season.
Thanksgiving 1977 - Peter with his mother, who was visiting us from Slovakia for the 1977 holiday season.
June 1977 - Our vacation in Yellowstone and Grand Tetons: Peter with Lower Yellowstone Falls.
June 1977 - Our vacation in Yellowstone and Grand Tetons: Peter with Lower Yellowstone Falls.
June 1977 - Our vacation in Yellowstone and Grand Tetons: Here with Hidden Falls in the Grand Teton Nat'l Park..Years later Peter told me that Grand Tetons was the most beautiful place he ever visited.
June 1977 - Our vacation in Yellowstone and Grand Tetons: Here with Hidden Falls in the Grand Teton Nat'l Park..Years later Peter told me that Grand Tetons was the most beautiful place he ever visited.
Memorial Day weekend 1977 - with our backpacking group starting a hike to Jordan Hot Springs in the beautiful California Sierra. Peter is to the right of the man standing. We did much backpacking in the majestic California wilderness during the 1970s.
Memorial Day weekend 1977 - with our backpacking group starting a hike to Jordan Hot Springs in the beautiful California Sierra. Peter is to the right of the man standing. We did much backpacking in the majestic California wilderness during the 1970s.
Peter & Yvonne in February 1977. Taken at an event sponsored by Peter's employer, Systems Development Corporation, where he was a systems analyst. They were located in Santa Monica, CA.
Peter & Yvonne in February 1977. Taken at an event sponsored by Peter's employer, Systems Development Corporation, where he was a systems analyst. They were located in Santa Monica, CA.
May 30, 1976 - Memorial weekend. Peter on a backpacking trip in the Sierra. This was taken at Jordan Hot Springs, our usual destination over Memorial Weekend.
May 30, 1976 - Memorial weekend. Peter on a backpacking trip in the Sierra. This was taken at Jordan Hot Springs, our usual destination over Memorial Weekend.
May 29, 1976 - Memorial weekend. Peter and Yvonne on a backpacking trip in the Sierra. Jordan Hot Springs, our usual destination over Memorial Weekend.
May 29, 1976 - Memorial weekend. Peter and Yvonne on a backpacking trip in the Sierra. Jordan Hot Springs, our usual destination over Memorial Weekend.
March 1976 - Peter and Yvonne with Yvonne's mother Zdena. We were probably on our way to some Czech community event.
March 1976 - Peter and Yvonne with Yvonne's mother Zdena. We were probably on our way to some Czech community event.
December 26, 1975 - Our vacation in Yosemite National Park. Here in front of Vernal Falls, almost dry in the winter.
December 26, 1975 - Our vacation in Yosemite National Park. Here in front of Vernal Falls, almost dry in the winter.
Nov. 28, 1974 - Peter and Yvonne's wedding in Stateline, NV. The previous night we hit a horse on the hwy and our car was totaled. It's a miracle we managed to get married anyway and look so composed in the photo!
Nov. 28, 1974 - Peter and Yvonne's wedding in Stateline, NV. The previous night we hit a horse on the hwy and our car was totaled. It's a miracle we managed to get married anyway and look so composed in the photo!
August 5, 1975 - Monterey Beach in Monterey, CA. Peter loved the beach and while we lived in Venice, he went swimming every weekend. I still can't understand how he lived most of his life in Dallas, so far from the ocean he loved.
August 5, 1975 - Monterey Beach in Monterey, CA. Peter loved the beach and while we lived in Venice, he went swimming every weekend. I still can't understand how he lived most of his life in Dallas, so far from the ocean he loved.
October 1972 - Peter was a member of the Sokol Los Angeles Volleyball Team. They participated in various volleyball tournaments and were quite good. These were Peter's closest friends back then. Of the 6 pictured, only 2 are still living today.
October 1972 - Peter was a member of the Sokol Los Angeles Volleyball Team. They participated in various volleyball tournaments and were quite good. These were Peter's closest friends back then. Of the 6 pictured, only 2 are still living today.
April 9, 1972 - Celebrating Yvonne's 22nd birthday
April 9, 1972 - Celebrating Yvonne's 22nd birthday
Sept 5, 1971 - Labor Day weekend. Peter with his volleyball buddies from Sokol Los Angeles. This was taken during our annual campout by Hume Lake. Peter loved the mountains of the Sierra and swimming in the lake, and the company of friends..
Sept 5, 1971 - Labor Day weekend. Peter with his volleyball buddies from Sokol Los Angeles. This was taken during our annual campout by Hume Lake. Peter loved the mountains of the Sierra and swimming in the lake, and the company of friends..
Peter with Godchild, Marcella 1997
Peter with Godchild, Marcella 1997
Easter 2004 with his Godchild, Marcella and father
Easter 2004 with his Godchild, Marcella and father
With Marcella, Peter's godchild, probably 1999...
With Marcella, Peter's godchild, probably 1999...
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