Pete was born in Detroit on November 20, 1927, to the late Agenore and Caroline Vannini. He was also the brother to the late Albert Vannini. He served his country in the Army as a young man. He fell in love with the beautiful Mary Antonelli and married her in 1952. They enjoyed life together as well as many trips to Italy and vacations in Florida for over fifty years. Together they raised three children: Linda, Peter, and Robert who were the joy of their lives.
Pete enjoyed entertaining family and friends with his famous polenta dinners. Later holidays were spent with Linda and friends at Forest Lake Country Club as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Burke. Tuesday mornings were spent playing Bocce with friends at the Palazzo Di Bocce in Lake Orion.
A successful business man, Pete participated in a partnership in a mushroom farm, golf course, bowling center, real estate office and in dealing with investments. It made him proud to be able to give his family a good life.
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