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Pedro Malaves Obituary

Pedro "Pete" Malaves, age 84, of Chicago Heights, Illinois passed away on September 6, 2012. Survived by his loving wife Mary (nee Amadio) and her children Rose Crockett, Manuel and Alberto Garcia. Beloved father to Antonette "Toni" (Ronald) Gunter. Cherished grandfather to Bradley (Ticha) Gunter, Natalie Gunter, Rosanne Crockett, Sandra Andrade, Lynette Crockett, Steve Crockett and Ryan Tosh. Great grandfather of 9. Dear uncle to many nieces, nephews and a fond cousin to many. Pete worked for Calumet Steel and belonged to the Steel Workers Union. Visitation on Sunday, September 9 from 4 PM to 8PM at Kerr-Parzygnot Funeral Home 540 Dixie Hwy. (at Joe Orr Rd.), Chicago Heights, IL 60411. Funeral service at 10AM on Monday, September 10 at the funeral home. Interment: Calvary Cemetery, Steger, Illinois. (708) 754-0016.

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Published by South DuPage Reporter/Progress on Sep. 8, 2012.

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Lynette Crockett

September 8, 2012

As a grandfather there were many fond memories and good times with this man whose good spirit lives on through the lives of those he's touched. Famous for the gardens he tended as well as tending our hearts. He will be surely missed.

Ann Polizzi

September 7, 2012

May this candle stay lit in your family's heart forever in rememberance...

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