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November 20, 2023
November 20, 2023
I was privaledged to have known Peter. I recall all of the handy man chores he assisted me with. He was wonderful to be around. He lived in the present the best place to be. He made my mother very happy. I think about him often.
May 11, 2022
May 11, 2022
Yes, today Peter would have been 81 years old. Last year we had a small gathering of friends with a beautiful cake and many good wishes.

Often Peter and I would talk a while in bed before we went t o sleep And he would say something funny, not even meaning to, and I would laugh at it the next day over and over. Yesterday I laughed at something the same way and it felt so good! I Looked up at the sky and said "was that you, honey?"
December 25, 2021
December 25, 2021
As many have testified, I always knew my Dad to be a thoughtful, hard working, and generous man. Many of my favorite memories with Dad involve construction or home repair projects, because if you wanted to spend time with him, that's what he was going to be doing anyway.
He hated violent movies, arguments, and excessive swearing. He always wanted to make the world a little kinder, and little nicer. One of the things I learned from him was to always show people you care in your actions, because talk is cheap.
December 12, 2021
December 12, 2021
Peter lived in the present and enjoyed his time on this planet. He was always pleasant to be around and almost always had a smile on his face. I think of him so much at my Kentucky home because I am always using things he created. He will be greatly missed
December 12, 2021
December 12, 2021
Peter will be missed by so many people. He was a positive and pleasant person, who gave back to his community in many ways and capacities. It was my pleasure to work with him on the Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra Board and, more recently, to have Peter and Chris as my wonderful neighbors. My sympathy to the family.
December 5, 2021
December 5, 2021
It was a great day 12-15 years ago meeting Peter at Homers office. After meeting Peter we all went to lunch and in the conversation Homer and I said we were going deer hunting. Peter then said he grew up in upper New York hunting. I invited Peter to join us, he went and bought his bow and went to the farm, picked a spot and downed several deer, Peter loved being at the farm hunting. We also enjoyed the New Years parties with Chris and Peter such great fun and hosts. Always enjoyed being around Peter such a great guy.
December 4, 2021
December 4, 2021
Peter was a wonderful man, father-in-law and Grandpa. We are fortunate to have so many great memories. He will be very missed. My thoughts are with you Chris, Heather and Geoff.
December 3, 2021
December 3, 2021
When I think of Peter, I smile. He always seemed so happy to see me. He was inclusive, warm-hearted, and caring--as so many have already shared. When I'm with Chris, I will feel his absence.
December 3, 2021
December 3, 2021
How our hearts are broken at the passing of Peter..perfect Peter.
We met Peter when he was rather new in the Kankakee area. He was raising 2 bright and charming teenagers, Heather and Jeff. We grew to love them all..often through encounters in Leon's dental office.
When Peter and Chris, Lela's dear friend, began dating, all her friends knew they were perfect together. They married and Peter was instantly a treasured friend to all Chris' family and friends.
We recall many wonderful social ocassions together, at our home or theirs.
When Cregos began wintering in SW Fl, we were close by in our new year round home. What a joy to again have the pleasure of joyful times spent together.
We thank God for the years of this great friendship with Peter. We will miss his smile and charming ways.
Our love and sympathy goes out to Chris and all the family.
C hris, keep smiling with the the grand memories of this dear man who loved you so well. We know he greatly appreciated your love and care in the rough sick years just finished. We are as near as your phone if we can help.  Love you ...and Perfect Peter.
November 30, 2021
November 30, 2021
When I think of Peter, I think of someone who was always congenial and ready to lend a helping hand. Gourmet Club allowed us to share many memorable evenings as well as delicious meals over the years including some fun-filled days on a couple of Caribbean cruises. Don and I always enjoyed being in Peter’s company. There is no question he was one of the good guys who will be dearly missed by all of us who knew him.
November 30, 2021
November 30, 2021
Peter was a great friend and colleague. He would do anything to help me and was always there to talk with and share experiences with. I looked forward to being with him. I only wish I would have had more time to be with him. Thinking of you, Chris!
November 29, 2021
November 29, 2021
It has been a tough week, a lot of tears and now I can finally share. I lost my American dad last Saturday. This is how I always call Peter. When I was 16 years old I moved with Peter and his family for a year from France to Illinois. The next year I went back for the whole summer. Then kept going back for vacations . When I was dating Matt (my husband) we flew to Chicago for him to meet Peter and Chris. Peter always treated me like a daughter. I always felt safe, loved and knew he would always show-up at the airport even with 2 days notice .
My friends were always welcome to the Cregos and everyone loved being at the Cregos’ house.
Through my adults years Peter and Chris were there, cruising with me in the baltic, at our wedding, visiting us few times at our place in FL and meeting our first Baby Boy.
More important Peter was an incredible exemple in my teenage years. He had so much integrity and a big heart. He is the one that made me realize that actions were so much more important then words. He volonteered so much to help people that were less fortunate through an organization and took me along to fix, clean, paint people houses that could not afford much.
I have only incredible memories of Peter. I do feel so grateful he was in my life but extremely sad he left us . RIP Peter ❤️.
November 28, 2021
November 28, 2021
I always would tell my friends how Peter was always helping me, cleaning up after a dinner party, always thoughtful. even helping with the cooking. I asked him just one time for a favor and it was done—not just the first years we were married but after 20 years too! So some of the friends began to call him “Perfect Peter” The name stuck because it was just so true!

Peter always said "a happy wife makes a happy life."
November 23, 2021
November 23, 2021
To honor my dad’s memory, please fill your bird feeders. He loved his birds!
November 23, 2021
November 23, 2021
A friend told me that death is like a sunset. When the sun goes down it shines on the other side. Oh how you brightened my life, dad.

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