Peter "Pete" Dominic Gareri

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  • Name: Peter "Pete" Dominic Gareri
  • Location of Birth: St. Louis County, Minnesota
  • Date of Birth: May 31, 1940
  • Date of Death: March 17, 2013 (72 years old)
  • Parents: Joseph Gareri and Maria (Gulli) Gareri
  • High School and Class: 1958 - Greenway High School, Coleraine, Minnesota
  • College: 1962 - St. John's University, Collegeville, Minnesota
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    Pete played hockey for St. John's University.

    He married Helen Blomme on October 1, 1966 in Marshall, Minnesota.

    Pete had a long sales career in corrugated packaging.

    He was a proud Italian, enjoyed hunting, fishing, reading and especially spending time with family and friends at the cabin.

    Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Maria (Gulli); sisters, Clara Fratianni and Elizabeth Johnson; and a brother, Joseph.

    Pete is survived by his wife, Helen; children, Steve, Lisa (Paul) Hess, and Peter (Koryeah); and two grandchildren.

    Interment is in Holy Name Cemetery at Medina, Minnesota.

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