Continuation of tree (1st child of Mitchell Gilbert Pete/Lottie May Holmes); all known surname descendants:
10 Mitchell Joseph Pete b: 13 February 1909 Danielson, Windham, CT; d: 16 May 1969 Westfield, Hampden, MA
+Florence Edna Cook b: 11 December 1914 Granville, Washington, NY; m: 2 June 1930 Windsor Locks, Hartford, CT [Delos Eugene/Euphina Loretta Barrett]; d: 4 February 2004 St. Petersburg, Pinellas, FL
11 Mitchell Joseph Pete b: 6 April 1931 Bennington, Bennington, VT; d: 2 April 1993 Springfield, Hampden, MA
+Joyce E. Girard (Trask) b: Abt. 1935 Springfield, Hampden, MA; m: 29 August 1953 East Springfield, Hampden, MA [John Merton/Dorris Madeline Hart] (divorced 15 March 1968); d: Aft. November 1979 Springfield, Hampden, MA
*2nd Wife of Mitchell Joseph Pete:
+Doris Rita Gadbois b: 6 December 1945 Holyoke, Hampden, MA; m: 1970 Chicopee, Hampden, MA [Wilfred J./Doris Rita Londraville]; d: 7 July 2001 Palm Bay, Brevard, FL
11 Joyce Corinne Pete b: 29 December 1933 Westerly, Washington, RI; d: 13 May 1991 Springfield, Hampden, MA
+Anacleto 'Nick' Ribeiro b: 13 June 1928 Holyoke, Hampden, MA; m: 21 August 1954 Springfield, Hampden, MA [Casimiro/Maria Lopes]; d: 6 January 2009 Chicopee, Hampden, MA
11 Donald Eugene Pete b: 28 September 1935; d: 25 June 1937 Marieville, Providence, RI
11 Robert Edward Pete b: 12 May 1937 Killingly, Windham, CT; d: 7 May 2022 Chicopee, Hampden, MA
+Jean C. Theroux b: 27 August 1948 West Warwick, Kent, RI; m: unknown [Lucien/Celia Ray]; d: 17 February 1983 Chicopee, Hampden, MA
11 Richard D. Pete b: Abt. 1939 Rhode Island; d: Aft. November 2016 Chicopee, Hampden, MA
11 Ronald David Pete b: Abt. 1939 Rhode Island; d: Aft. November 2016 Chicopee, Hampden, MA
+Theresa Warchol m: 27 June 1964 Springfield, Hampden, MA [Frank/---]
11 Joan Pete b: 18 April 1940 Putnam, Windham, CT; d: 18 April 1940 Putnam, Windham, CT
11 June Pete b: 18 April 1940 Putnam, Windham, CT; d: 18 April 1940 Putnam, Windham, CT
11 Loretta May Pete b: 11 February 1941 Milford, New Haven, CT; d: 25 November 2016 Clearwater, Pinellas, FL
+James Leslie Clapp b: 18 April 1936 Putney, Windham, VT; m: 17 June 1961 Springfield, Hampden, MA [Clarence Edward/Marie Rose Arline Riverst]; d: Aft. November 2016
11 Gloria A. Pete b: 27 December 1942 Danielson, Windham, CT; d: 20 July 2010 Wilkes-Barre,, Luzerne, PA
+Richard William Bradley b: 30 July 1943 Hazleton, Luzerne, PA; m: 4 May 1963 Willimansett, Chicopee, Hampden, MA [William C./Rosella Williams]; d: 14 May 2001 Hazleton, Luzerne, PA
*2nd Husband of Gloria A. Pete
+--- Koneschusky
11 Patricia E. Pete b: Abt. 1945 Connecticut; d: Aft. November 2016 Chicopee, Hampden, MA
+--- Funk
11 Francis J. Pete b: Abt. 1948 Massachusetts; d: Aft. November 2016 Largo, FL
+Bonnie ---
11 Beverly Pete b: Abt. 1950; d: Aft. November 2016 Pinellas Park, Pinellas, FL
+--- Rivers
11 Bruce Allan Pete b: 4 February 1955 Springfield, Hampden, MA; d: 17 October 2001 St. Petersburg, Pinellas, FL
Notes for Mitchell Joseph Pete:
Census
- 1930 Windsor Locks, Hartford, Connecticut: Mitchell Pete 42 (cotton mill/carpenter), 2nd wife Tina 48, Mitchell 21, Elizabeth 12, Hector 10, Homer 9, Frazer 8, & Marjie 5.
- 1940 Danielson, Windham, Vermont: Mitchell Pete 31 weaver/cotton mill, wife Florence 25, Joyce 6, Robert 2, Ronald 1, Richard 1, mother-in-law Luettia Rice 68 [Goodyear, Boys Avenue]
- 1950 Chicopee, Hampden, Massachusetts: Mitchell J. Pete 41 tire builder/tire factory, wife Florence E. 35 pocket builder/tire factory, Mitchell J. Jr. 19 counter washer/meat packing co., Joyce C. 16, Robert E. 12, Richard D. 11, Ronald D. 11, Loretta M. 9, Gloria A. 6, Patricia E. 4, Francis J. 1.
WWII Records: Mitchell Joseph Pete, res. 786 Main St., Bridgeport, CT; b. 13 Feb 1909 Danielson, CT; contact (landlord) Mr. Earnest Tippett; 5'5 1/2", 145 lbs., gray eyes & blonde hair, light complexion; 16 Oct 1940 Bridgeport, CT.
Obituary: Transcript Telegram (Holyoke, MA), Saturday, 17 May 1969: Mitchell Pete, 60, of 27 Bonner St., Willimansett, died Friday night in the Western Massachusetts Hospital, Westfield, following a long illness. He was the husband of Florence (Cook) Pete. He was born in Danielson, Conn., son of the late Mitchell and Lottie (Holmes) Pete and had resided in Willimansett for the past 24 years. Prior to his illness, Mr. Pete had been employed by the Uniroyal Co., as a tire maker. Besides his wife, Mr. Pete is survived by six sons, Mitchell Jr., Ronald, and Francis, all of Chicopee, Capt. Richard Pete of the Army, stationed at Camp Devens, Robert and Bruce, both at home; five daughters, Mrs. Joyce Ribeiro of Fairview, Mrs. Loretta Clapp of Nashua, N.H., Mrs. Gloria Bradley of Hazelton, Penn., Mrs. Patricia Funk of Amherst, Ohio, and Miss Beverly Pete, at home; one brother, Leonard Pete of Chicopee; his step-mother, Mrs. Tina Pete of Holyoke; three half-brothers, Hector of East Hampton, Conn., Homer of California, and Frazer of New York; one step-brother, Arthur Dechambo of this city; two half-sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Violette and Mrs. Marjorie Lavarnway, both of this city; 23 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held from the Arthur J. Brunelle Funeral Home, Willimansett, Monday morning, followed by a high mass of requiem in St. Mary's Church. Burial will be in St. Rose Cemetery, Aldenville. Calling hours at the funeral home are tonight from 7 to 9 and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Tombstone Inscription, Saint Rose DeLima of Chicopee, Chicopee, Hampden, MA: Mitchell J. Pete, Sr. / 1909 - 1969 / his wife / Florence E. Cook / 1914 - 2004 / Lena Winchell / 1898 - 1987 / Leonard J. Pete / 1915 - 1969
Notes for Florence Edna Cook:
Obituary: Tampa Bay Times (St. Petersburg, FL), Friday, 6 February 2004: (photo) Pete, Florence E., 89, of Pinellas Park, died Wednesday (Feb. 4, 2004) at St. Petersburg General Hospital. Born in Grandville, N.Y., she moved here in 1980 from Chicopee, Mass., and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She enjoyed traveling and bingo. Survivors include four sons, Robert, Richard and Ronald, all of Chicopee, and Francis, Largo; four daughters, Loretta Clapp, Largo; Gloria Koneschuskey, Hazleton, Pa., Patricia Funk, Chicopee, and Beverly Rivers, Pinellas Park; 36 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. Memorial Park Funeral Home, St. Petersburg.
Obituaries for the children:
Mitchell Joseph Pete: Union-News (Springfield, MA), Saturday, 3 April 1993: Mitchell J. Pete, 61, Chicopee area coach - Mitchell J. Pete, 61, of 267 Chicopee St., an area sports coach and a retired security guard at the Holyoke Welfare Office, died Friday at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. He retired last year. Born in Bennington, Vt., he lived here most of his life. He was a longtime coach in the Men's Slo-Pitch Softball League here. He also was a Navy veteran of the Korean War. He leaves two sons, Steven Pete of Boston and Jeffrey Pete of Oceanside, Calif.; seven daughters, Dolores Pete and Sally Pete of Springfield, Donna Festa of Pinellas Park, Fla., and Susan O'Driscoll, Danine Deyo and Holly Pete of West Springfield, and Denise Mailhot of Granby, Quebec; his mother, Florence (Cook) Pete of Largo, Fla.; five brothers, Ronald, Richard and Robert Pete of Chicopee, Francis Pete of Largo, and Bruce Pete of Pinellas Park; four sisters, Patricia Funk of Chicopee, Gloria Bradley of Hazelton, Pa., Loretta Clapp of Largo, and Beverly Rivers of Pinellas Park; 19 grandchildren; a great-granddaughter, and his fiancee, Christine Cebula of Chicopee. He was predeceased by two sons and a daughter - Mitchell in 1979, Joseph in 1986, and Deborah Pete in 1971. The funeral will be Monday morning at St. Pierre Aldenville Funeral Chapels and St. Rose de Lima Church, with burial in the parish cemetery, all in Aldenville. Calling hours are Sunday afternoon and evening, and memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Longmeadow.
Joyce Corinne Pete: Transcript Telegram (Holyoke, MA), Wednesday, 15 May 1991: Chicopee - Joyce C. (Pete) Ribeiro, 57, of 98 Vadnais St., died Monday at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. She was the wife of Anacleto 'Nick' Ribeiro. Born in Paucutuck, Conn., Dec. 29, 1933. She was the daughter of the late Florence (Cook) Pete of Pinellas Park, Fla. and the late Mitchell J. Pete. She lived most of her life in Chicopee. She was a communicant of St. Anne's Church in the Fairview section of Chicopee. Besides her husband and mother, she leaves three sons, John Robeiro and Thomas Ribeiro both of Chicopee, and Anthony Ribeiro of Holyoke; six brothers, Mitchell Pete Jr., Robert Pete, Ronald Pete, and Richard Pete all of Chicopee, Bruce Pete of Pinellas Park, and Francis Pete of Largo, Fla.; four sisters, Patricia Funk of Chicopee, Loretta Clapp and Beverly Rivers both of Pinellas Park and Gloria Bradley of Hazelton, Pa.; three grand-daughters, several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be Friday at 9:15 a.m. from the Arthur J. Brunelle Funeral Home, followed at 10 a.m. by a Mass of Christian burial in St. Anne's Church with burial in St. Rose Cemetery all in Chicopee. Calling hours are Wednesday 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Massuchusetts Chapter of the Juvenille Association, Ludlow, Ma.
Donald Eugene Pete: Danielson - Danielson Boy Dies in Rhode Island Pool: Danielson, June 27 - Donald Eugene Pete, two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Pete of this town, was numbered among those who lost their lives accidentally in Rhode Island over the weekend. The child, visiting at the home of Mariano DeSilva, 99 Urban avenue, Marieville, in the greater Providence area, was reported as missing at 8 o'clock Friday night and a search for him began at once. It was not until Saturday night, however, that the body was found in the Marieville pool, where live bait is kept. Dr. Mario L. Palmieri, medical examiner, pronounced death due to accidental drowning. The child had been visiting at the De Silva home for the past six weeks.
Tombstone Inscription, Holy Cross Cemetery, Danielson, CT: Donald E. Pete / 1935 - 1937 / twins / June & Joan Pete / April 18, 1940 / children of / Mitchell & Florence / PETE
Robert Edward Pete: The Republican (Springfield, MA), Tuesday, 10 May 2022: Robert Edward Pete, 84, passed away Saturday May 7th, 2022. Born in Killingly, CT to Florence (Cook) and Mitchell Pete, Sr., he attended Chicopee Schools and was a longtime area resident. Robert was employed with Goodwill Industries for many years and spent many years with Sunshine Village. He is survived by his siblings, Patricia Funk of Chicopee, Beverly Rivers and her husband Roger of Florida, Ronald Pete and his wife Theresa of Chicopee, Richard Pete of Southwick, and Francis Pete and his wife Bonnie of Florida, brother-in-law, James Clapp and by several nieces, nephews and his goddaughter, Kimberly. He was predeceased by his wife, Jean C. (Theroux) Pete in 1983; his siblings, Loretta Clapp, Gloria Koneschusky, Mitchell Pete, Jr., Donald Pete, Bruce Pete, and Joyce Ribeiro and by sister-in-law, Margot and brother-in-law, Frank. Family and friends are invited to meet for visitation on Thursday May 12th from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at the Brunelle Funeral Home, Chicopee. Robert's funeral will be held on Friday May 13th starting at 9:00 a.m. at the funeral home, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at St. Rose de Lima Church, in Chicopee. Burial will be in St. Rose de Lima Cemetery, Chicopee. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Robert's memory to Lorraine's Soup Kitchen, Chicopee, MA.
Loretta May Pete: Tampa Bay Times (FL), Sunday, 27 November 2016: Clapp, Loretta M., 75, of Clearwater, passed away November 25, 2016. Visitation Monday from 6-8 pm, Service Tuesday, 2 pm at Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home.
Tombstone Inscription, Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park, Clearwater, FL: James Leslie / 4-18-1936 - (blank) / together forever / Loretta May / 2-11-1941 - 11-25-2016 / CLAPP
Gloria A. Pete: The Republican (Springfield, MA), Thursday, 22 July 2010: 1942 - 2010 Chicopee - Mrs. Gloria A. (Pete) Koneschusky, 67, loving mother, sister, and friend, died on Tuesday, July 20 at Wilks Barre General Hospital. She was a forty six year Pennsylvania resident, formerly of Chicopee. She was born in Danielson, CT on December 27, 1942, a daughter of the late Mitchell and Florence (Cook) Pete, Sr. She was a graduate of the former Chicopee Trade High School and was a seamstress for many years. Gloria enjoyed spending time with her family, bowling and swimming. She is survived by two sons, Mark Bradley and his wife Kelly, and Jeffrey Bradley, of PA, two daughters, Michelle Scarfo and her husband Craig of Amherst, and Lisa Donlan and her husband James of PA. She also leaves four brothers, Robert Pete and Ronald Pete, both of Chicopee, Richard Pete of Southwick, and Francis Pete of Florida, three sisters, Loretta Clapp of Florida, Patricia Funk of Chicopee, and Beverly Rivers of Florida. She will be sadly missed by three granddaughters, Ashley, Shelby, Faith, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by three brothers, Donald, Mitchell Jr., Bruce, and her sister, Joyce Ribiero. Funeral services are on Saturday, July 24 at 8am from the Brunelle Funeral Home, 811 Chicopee St. in the Willimansett section of Chicopee, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 9am at St. Rose de Lima Church. Burial will follow in St. Rose de Lima Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home are on Friday, July 23 from 4-8pm. In lieu of flowers contributions in Gloria's memory may be directed to the American Diabetes Association, Alexandria, VA.
Bruce Allan Pete: St. Petersburg Times (FL), Friday, 19 October 2001: Pete, Bruce A., 46, of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (Oct. 17, 2001) at home. Born in Springfield, Mass., he came here in 1970 from Chicopee, Mass. He was a hairstylist and most recently worked for the Diabetic Service Foundation. He was Catholic. Survivors include his mother, Florence, St. Petersburg; and four brothers, Robert, Richard and Ronald, all of Chicopee, Mass., and Francis, Largo; four sisters, Loretta Clapp, Largo; Gloria Konchecky, Hazelton, Pa., Patricia Funk, Chicopee, Mass., and Beverly Rivers, Pinellas Park. Blount, Curry & Roel Funeral Homes & Cemeteries, Memorial Park Chapel, St. Petersburg.
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