Peter J. Parlos

PETER J. PARLOS, age 94, of Crown Point, passed away Friday, August 24, 2018.  He was born in Youngstown, OH to the late John and Despina Parlos.  He was a retired US Navy Lieutenant and served in both WWII and the Korean War.  He also served 20 years in the Reserves.   Peter was a 1945 graduate of the Illinois Institute of Technology.   He retired from Copperweld Steel where he was employed as a mechanical engineer.  He will be remembered as a loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather.

Peter is survived by 5 sons: Daniel (Gail), Martin (Karen), Neil  (Debbie), Bryan  (Felicia), and Timothy; 5 daughters: Sally Bice, Ruth (Jim) Wright, Mary Beth (Jeff) Morris, Janet (Randy) Carter, Jackie (Greg) Smith; 32 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren and several great- great grandchildren.

He was also preceded in death by his wife, Marygrace; grandson, Jason Stark; granddaughter, Melody Parlos; 2 brothers, Mike and Paul Parlos; son-in-law, Bob Jen.

Visitation for Peter will be Tuesday, August 28, 2018 from 4-6 p.m. at Rees Funeral Home, Winfield Chapel, 10909 Randolph, Winfield/Crown Point, 46307, www.reesfuneralhomes.com .