Peter J. Kresta

Peter J. Kresta, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2015 at the age of 89. He was born in Hallettsville, Texas on August 23, 1926 to J.R. Kresta and Emily Hanslik Kresta.

Pete grew up in Shiner, Texas working alongside his father on the family farm. He entered the United States Navy in 1945. After his discharge, he moved to Houston, to attend Baldwin Business College. Upon graduation, he worked as an accountant in Downtown Houston. He also owned a full-service Texaco station near Downtown Houston. During this time, he met the love of his life, Dorothy.

They were married at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Schulenburg, Texas on June 20, 1953. They settled in Northwest Houston and became the owners of a custom window covering business in West University. Pete and Dorothy worked side-by-side for 45 years at Alshade Interiors until their retirement in 2001. They had 4 children, 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

Pete was a founding parishioner of St. Ambrose Catholic Church. He was active in the St. Ambrose Men's Club, the St. Ambrose Golden Youth Organization, and the Lodge 88 SPJST Men's Club. First and foremost, Pete enjoyed spending time with his family. He believed in owning station wagons and family vacations. Dancing was a favorite pastime. He taught all of his daughters how to polka and waltz. He square danced for over 30 years and instilled a love of humor in all of us. He also became quite the web surfer in the last few years, enjoying Facebook and Google. He found an online 24 hour polka station that kept him dancing. He leaves behind a legacy of honesty, integrity and hard work.

He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Daniel and sister Emily. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Dorothy Schoener Kresta, and his children Karen and her husband Lynn Moore, Brenda and her husband Jack Holley, Donna and her husband Danny Jackson, Peter Kresta and his wife Tracy.

He is also survived by his grandchildren David Moore, Kristopher Moreno and his wife Renee, Anthony Moreno and his wife Brandy, Zachary Holley, Katie Jackson and Amanda Kresta; his great-grandchildren Presley Moreno, Kinley Moreno, Harper Moreno and Kaden Moreno.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Willy Pezzia, Dr. Shahin Tavackoli and the late Dr. Amer Sabbagh for caring for our beloved Dad and Grandfather.

Visitation will take place on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at Pat. H. Foley Funeral Home at 1200 W. 34th Street, Houston, Texas 77018. A Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, November 5, 2015 at 10:00am at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 4213 Mangum Drive, Houston, Texas 77092 with a family burial to follow at 2:30pm at Memorial Oaks Cemetery, 13001 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas 77079.