In Memory

Peter Casella

Peter Joseph Casella

Peter Casella lost his battle with cancer and went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, October 3, 2020, age 73.  He was born May 26, 1947 In New York City.  His family relocated to Las Vegas where Peter graduated from Las Vegas High School in 1965.  He attended California State College in Chico, CA, and returned to Las Vegas, where he has lived since.

Peter was a member of Teamsters Local 631, and had worked at Freeman convention set up and supervision since 1997.  His main calling in life was discovering his love of God and sharing his faith with others as a Pastor and loving friend.

He is survived by his wife, Ruth; and children, Noah, Josiah, Jeremiah, Priscilla, Caleb, and Chloe.

A Going Home Celebration was held at Calvary Chapel Meadow Mesa, October 17, 2020.


 
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10/24/20 04:48 PM #1    

Craig Jolley

Peter moved to Las Vegas in time for 8th grade at Fremont.  He spoke with a slight New York accent he lost over time.  I was one of his first friends. We took wood shop from Mr. McDowell, mostly goofed off during class, occasionally interrupting to plane a piece of wood, then smooth it off on the sanding machine. Our first project was a book rack that should have taken 20 minutes but somehow consumed 3 weeks to glue together.  After that a bread board with legs that weren't quite even I gave my mother for Christmas.
 
We only had 45 minutes for lunch, but we played basketball on the blacktop courts,  Sahara Avenue side of the school.  Peter and I were the same height, equal in ability (average), typically chosen third or fourth and guarded each other.  Russell Masek, a respected player, was ecstatic when I blocked Peter's layup once.  Peter allowed me to bask in glory, too much a gentleman to call the foul.
 
We didn't hang out together much at Vegas High, but I understand he was a ladies' man because of his looks and cool personality.  Nice guy, easy to be around.
 

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