Louis “Peely” Pilipovich
Louis “Peely” Pilipovich, 79, of Terre Haute passed away on Thursday January 19, 2012 at 8:25 am in his residence. He was born August 12, 1932 in Universal, IN to George Pilipovich and Teresa (Retal) Pilipovich. Louis retired in 1994 as a contract administrator for the US Government at the Newport Ammunition Plant. He is survived by his wife of 54 years: Mary G. (Caughlin) Pilipovich; a son: Dr. Steven Pilipovich and his wife Sandy; 2 grandsons: Nick Pilipovich and Matt Pilipovich, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son: Deron Pilipovich who died in November of 2002, 2 brothers: George Pilipovich and Milan Pilipovich, and a sister: Doris Pilipovich. Louis was a veteran of the US Army, a 1950 graduate of Clinton High School, a founding member of the Universal Young Men’s Club, a member of the Indiana University Varsity Club and a former member of the B.P.O. E. He was an avid sports fan, and especially enjoyed the Chicago Cubs and IU Basketball and more recently, Rose-Hulman Baseball. Visitation will be Sunday January 22, 2012 from 4:00 until 8:00 pm in Callahan-DeBaun Funeral Home, 2425 Wabash Ave with a Remembrance Service at 7:30 pm. Funeral services will be on Monday January 23, 2012 at 10:30 am in the funeral home with Friar Mark Weaver officiating. Entombment will be in Calvary Cemetery. If friends so desire, memorial contributions may be made to Vista Care Hospice, 3401 S 4th St., Terre Haute, IN 47802 (envelopes will be available at the funeral home).
I worked with Pili from when I got there (Govt staff) in April of ’84 until his retirement.
He was a ‘live’ one, and I remember his ‘soup breaks’ and his infamous “concoctions” he always brought in for lunch. And he always brought in something good for our staff Christmas (and other) luncheons. He will be missed !!
Dr. Steve, I’m very sorry to read about your dad passing. My prayers are with you and your family and your mom. May God comfort you all.
Mrs. Pilpovich: I was sorry to hear that your husband passed away. I will always remember what a great teacher you were, and how young we were back then. That was a long time before computers took over and who knew how important being able to type would be. I have good memories of you from Clinton High School, and I will be thinking about you.
Dear Mary, My deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your beloved husband, Louis.
Mary:
I am deeply sorry for the recent loss of your husband. You and your family are in my prayers.
Katherine M. Black
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the passing of your beloved Louis.
May God bless you and your family.
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the passing of your beloved Louis.
May God bless you and your family.
Pat & Len Krupa
Dear Mrs. Pilipovich and Family,
I am so sorry to here of the death of your beloved husband and father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. May God grant you peace and you cherish his memory in your hearts. I am living in Haiti now as a missionary and I am so thankful for the internet which provides me a way to stay intouch with home. My prayers will be for your comfort and peace. God Bless you my dear mentor and friend.
Steve Vitaniemi
Dear Mrs. Pilipovich and Family,
I am so sorry to here of the death of your beloved husband and father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. May God grant you peace as you cherish his memory in your hearts. I am living in Haiti now as a missionary and I am so thankful for the internet which provides me a way to stay intouch with home. My prayers will be for your comfort and peace. God Bless you my dear mentor and friend.
Steve Vitaniemi
Mary,
I was so very sorry to read of your recent loss. I hope the beautiful memories you and yur husband made together give you and your family some comfort. You and your family are in my prayers. Sincerely, Sharon Koie
Mary and family–My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mary G.& Stephan,
I am so very sorry to hear of Peely’s passing. I have so many wonderful childhood memories and as many “babysitting” memories as well. You and Stephan are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love to you both,
Lynn
Steve – I am so very sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. I will be sure to send notice to Ty. He was in TH just this past week; though I did not hear if he saw you. I know he very much enjoyed your parents and the time you and he spent at your home during your high school years and your friendship through university.
- Michael Conner