Peter Joseph DeVincent, age 91, of Northlake, lifetime musician and member of the Chicago Federation of Musicians for 73 years; devoted husband of the late Rose Marie; loving father of Deborah and Darlene DeVincent; proud grandfather of to Mary Catherine Dundon, Rosemarie Vanides, Neil (Izzy) Vanides, Joseph (Brittany) Giatras , and David (Courtney) Giatras and great-grandfather of Sophia Dundon; caring brother of the late Sam (Nancy), Anthony (Marion) and Madelyn DeVincent; cherished son of the late Peter and Pearl DeVincent.
Peter was a musician with a big heart—a trumpet player who never skipped a beat. He loved jazz and never missed an opportunity to jam with fellow musicians. He loved sharing good times and a homemade Italian meal with all. Peter was a kind, caring and gentle man who loved his family, and friends and always had a joke lined up to make them smile.
Visitation Tuesday, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. until time of funeral service 11:00 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, (½ mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Interment Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Hillside. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Child’s Voice, 180 Hansen Court, Wood Dale IL 60191. For funeral information please call 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com
Lori DeVincent Deal
Uncle Peter Rabbit,
I can only imagine the reunion you are experiencing right now in heaven. Thank you for all the incredible memories and your great sense of humor. Debbie and Darlene, you are in my prayers. God bless you both, Lori Pearl
Lawrence and Theresa DeVincent
We send our deepest condolences on the passing of Uncle Peter. May Our Lord welcome him Home with open arms and may he rest in peace in the Arms of Jesus forever. There is a wonderful reunion in Heaven with Sam, Tony, Madelene, and Grandma and Grandpa DeVincent.
We love and will miss you, Uncle Peter.
Sam & Ann LaGuardia
Dear Cousin Peter we are really going to miss you. Your cheerful greeting me as Cuz Sammy and my wife as Annie,I will always remember. Too bad the virus interfered with our relationship. Say hello to my Mom and Dad. I will always remember how Uncle Pete could keep the ash on the cigarette in his mouth about an inch long while working on a pair of shoes.
Laurie Falco
Peter, you are loved and missed by everyone who got a chance to meet you. You will always be a part of our family. What a tragic loss for all of us. Love you “old man” from your friend “lead-foot”
Lino Alvarez
Our deepest condolence’s from the Alvarez family. I’m sure Peter is jamming with Jesus as we speak. God Bless.
Gloria Moss
Dear Darlene and Family. My deepest condolences on your loss. It sounds like he had a very very fulfilling life. May you find peace and strength to carry forward through the days ahead. God Bless.
Kathy Albertini
God speed to your Dad, Darlene. I am sure he is already playing some wonderful music up in heaven already!! I am so sorry for both you and your family’s loss. You have all been in my thoughts and prayers this past week.
Donna Pelsi
Dear Darlene, Neil Mary Katherine,Rosemary I will always remember your mother and father kindness to me when I was a kid I especially remember all the deep conversations about food and how he would take recommendations about restaurants from my sincerest condolences to you and yours
Donna Pelsi
Diana (Dee Dee) DeVincent
Dear Uncle Peter, what fond memories I have of you and all the DeVincent family. I can honestly say, I have never met a sweeter, kinder, more gentle person than you. How wonderful it most be now that you are back with Aunt Rose Marie, Grandma and Grandpa, mom and dad, Uncle Sam and Aunt Nancy, and Aunt Madelyn. What a wild and loud reunion, for sure! There will always be a special place in my heart for you. Debbie and Darlene my deepest condolences for your loss. All my love to you both.
Jack and Bernadine
Dear Peter, we will remember the fun times with you. The YMCA swim class, traveling, dinners, lunches and your very happy face will be missed.
Nancy Blanchard
Dear Darlene and family,
I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your father.
Darlene, we became close friends in college and I have always considered it a high point in my life to have met and gotten to know your parents and family. Mr. DeVincent introduced me to my basil, my favorite herb, when he gave me some from his garden. I think of him every time I use it, which is pretty much always. I’ll also remember all of the wonderful music and band treasures I enjoyed looking at downstairs on Braddock Drive.
Mr. DeVincent was a wonderfully kind and charming gentleman. I’ll remember that smiling face of his for the rest of my life. There’s a hole now here on earth but a beautiful bright new star in heaven.
Goodbye Mr. D!
Cheryl Tucker
Sorry for your Loss Darlene and your Family. Sound like your father will be making beautiful music in heaven. May you be comforted by knowing that his kindness and music will continue on forever in everyone that ever meet Peter.
Aiko DEVINCENT
To Darlene and Debbie, our heartfelt condolences to you! Uncle Peter was always Doug‘s favorite Uncle. Doug always thought and spoke highly of you. We will always remember your love and strong sense of respect and responsibility. Through Doug I’m honored to have known you and your family. Aloha always, Aiko
Jeanne Denison
Darlene and Debbie, I am so sorry to miss, in person, the Celebration of Life for your dad. Your dad was always such a joy to be around, and I will always remember his kind voice and smile. He was a gentleman and a gentle man. He will be dearly missed. I treasure all the lunch dates we used to have with my mom and dad, Madelyn and Loretta. It was always a highlight when we would try another one of his favorite restaurants, and he had a lot of them! Sending love, peace and hugs to you and your families. God Bless You. Love, Jeanne