Pete M. Perez age 75 of Phoenix, AZ died December 31, 2011 in Phoenix, AZ. Pete was a lifelong resident of Arizona. Pete was born in Avondale, AZ to Toribio and Isabel Perez on December 11, 1936. Pete worked for the City of Avondale, and for the Goodyear Aerospace Company. Pete worked for Hocter Lumber Yard in Avondale for 17 years before retiring. Pete was a volunteer firefighter when he was younger. Most recently Pete volunteered at his local food shelter.
Pete is survived by his wife Olivia C. Perez; two daughters, Susanna J. Meetze of Scottsdale, AZ, and Alicia S. Stockman of Johnsonburg, PA; two sons, Pete C. Perez Jr. of Avondale, AZ and Angel C. Perez of Johnsonburg, PA; one sister, Carmen Cruz; one brother, Ramon Mesa; 18 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
Visitation is Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Rd., Goodyear, AZ from 6:00 to 8:00 pm with the rosary being recited at 7:00 pm. Mass will be held Wednesday January 11 at St. John Vianney Catholic Church 529 E. La Pasada Blvd., Goodyear, AZ at 10:00 am. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, 10045 W. Thomas Rd., Avondale AZ. You may leave the family condolences at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com
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