Peter patrick waitkus

May 9, 1942 - August 13, 2024

Peter Patrick Waitkus, US Army Veteran. Beloved husband of 58 years of Rosemary (nee Ruggiero). Loving father of Adam (Carrie) Waitkus and Gina (John) Verta. Cherished grandfather of Peter, Norah, Makayla, and Isabella. Dearest great grandfather of Savannah Rose. Dear brother of the late Anton (Cathy), Helen (the late Tom), Frank (Blanca), Christine, and Richard and brother-in-law of Anthony (Chatka), Geraldine (the late John), George (Ruth), and the late Marilyn. Devoted son of the late Peter and the late Mary "Mae" Waitkus.  Fond uncle of many nieces, nephews and cousins. 

Peter was a member of Bricklayers Local 21 in Illinois and Local 13 in Wisconsin and the BAC District Council. 

In lieu of flowers, donation made in Pat's name to the Paralyzed Veterans of America would be greatly appreciated. 

Family and friends are invited to gather for a funeral mass at St Daniel the Prophet Catholic Church, 5300 S Natoma Ave, Chicago, IL on Monday, August 19, 2024 for 10:00am Mass. 

Military Honors and Interment will follow at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 W Hoff Road, Elwood, IL at 12:20pm. 

 For more information, please call (773) 710-5433.