Obituary of Peter J. Vercellotti
Pete died in his home on May 21, 2019 in Portland, OR with his family at his bedside. With life love Michele Heile, he is survived by his father Joseph F. Vercellotti, Hilton Head Island, SC; sisters, Mary Richardson of Hilton Head, SC; Helen Vercellotti of Bluffton, SC, and Susan Vercellotti (Mike Jones) of Malad City; ID; brothers, Joseph M. Vercellotti (Nancy) of Andover, NH, and Thomas Vercellotti (Linda) of Lisle, IL; Nieces, Anna Quail and Lea Tuttle; Nephews Joseph W. and Mathew Vercellotti. He was predeceased by his mother, June M. Vercellotti and sister Carol Jennings.
Pete was an accomplished singer, songwriter, guitarist, and harmonicist, spanning the world of classical to popular rock. He and Michele had three bands, of varying styles of music. He participated in numerous bands and musical organizations throughout his life, in Ohio and Oregon. Pete attended Kent State University and was a certified Journeyman Tool and Diemaker. He was employed in manufacturing in the automotive and aerospace industries.
He loved to travel with Michele, along with friends and family. Pete enjoyed working on their retirement, fixer upper home in the desert. He had an uncanny ability to repair almost anything mechanical. He was an avid collector of music and military memorabilia, vintage musical gear, British rock icons, and all things Evel Knievel. Most of all, Pete collected music, and his album collection was immense, spanning the ages and genres.
Pete had a huge following of friends and fans. He made long lasting friendships wherever he was, throughout his life. He was a unique soul, genuine, funny, talented, an exceptional musician and artist. Pete is loved by many and will truly be missed. He was 53 years old.
A Celebration of Life for Pete will be held on Sunday, June 30, 2019, in Portland, OR, and another on Saturday, July 6, 2019, in Mount Shasta, CA. Please contact Michele (Cookie) for location and time of the celebration you wish to attend, and to RSVP, at nocteye@comcast.net. ❤