I learned just a few days ago of the passing of Pete Zaluba.
Pete was a member of the Lyric Opera Orchestra from its inaugural season until 1986. My fond memories of Pete were of his accompanying his wife Beth to Rockford to hear our performances with the Rockford Symphony Orchestra.
I’m not sure where it came from, but somehow, at least among us who were playing there at the time, Pete got the nickname “The Anointed One.” Something to do with the translation of his name, but at the moment I can’t verify that. It was always a great pleasure to have him with us.
Greg Sarchet has posted an obituary on his facebook wall. It will also appear in the Chicago Tribune on July 4.
Visitation will be at Petkus Lemont Funeral Home, 12401 S. Archer Avenue, Lemont from 3:00 to 9:00 P.M. on Tuesday. A Masonic Service will take place at 7:00 P.M. Tuesday evening. Funeral service Wednesday 10:30 A.M. at the funeral home. Interment Lithuanian National Cemetery. Memorial Offerings to Shriner’s Hospital for Children will be deeply appreciated. 800-994-7600
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