He lived a long and full life. He joined the Navy at the age of 16, and served in the South Pacific during World War II, participating in the Battle of Okinawa.
In 1951 he married the love of his life, Ruby Maras. The two of them made a perfect couple, always joking around and very much enjoying their life together with their two children. After working at his father's Monarch Bar, Pete and his brother Joe were proprietors of Panichi Drive-In Liquors in Hibbing. Pete had a friendly word and a smile for everyone he met, and was truly appreciated by the community and everyone he interacted with. Peter was a member of the American Legion and the VFW. He loved sports, and played hockey (goalie), softball, and participated in league bowling.
Peter is survived by his, son Paul (Jennifer) Panichi; granddaughter, Ashley Panichi who he doted on and who always made him proud; daughter, Mary Beth (April McGuire) Panichi; and sister Roseann Rutar.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby (Maras) Panichi, parents Alipio and Rose Panichi, brother Joseph Panichi, and sister Clara Bugliosi.
Interment was in the Maple Hill Cemetery in Hibbing.
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MOMS-MN Marriage Index
ST. LOUIS
02/03/1951
PANICHI, PETER VINCENT
MARAS, RUBY PEARL
He lived a long and full life. He joined the Navy at the age of 16, and served in the South Pacific during World War II, participating in the Battle of Okinawa.
In 1951 he married the love of his life, Ruby Maras. The two of them made a perfect couple, always joking around and very much enjoying their life together with their two children. After working at his father's Monarch Bar, Pete and his brother Joe were proprietors of Panichi Drive-In Liquors in Hibbing. Pete had a friendly word and a smile for everyone he met, and was truly appreciated by the community and everyone he interacted with. Peter was a member of the American Legion and the VFW. He loved sports, and played hockey (goalie), softball, and participated in league bowling.
Peter is survived by his, son Paul (Jennifer) Panichi; granddaughter, Ashley Panichi who he doted on and who always made him proud; daughter, Mary Beth (April McGuire) Panichi; and sister Roseann Rutar.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby (Maras) Panichi, parents Alipio and Rose Panichi, brother Joseph Panichi, and sister Clara Bugliosi.
Interment was in the Maple Hill Cemetery in Hibbing.
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MOMS-MN Marriage Index
ST. LOUIS
02/03/1951
PANICHI, PETER VINCENT
MARAS, RUBY PEARL
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