Author Topic: Pete McAllister SR (Read 37222 times)

Pete McAllister · « **on:** Mar 27, 2009, 08:16 »

Pete McAllister SR passed away today at around 2am in his sleep at the hospital. He was having some issues over the years with his heart, pneumonia, other lung issues. He went in the Hospital feeling sick, and had trouble breathing and then things just started to shut down. We were lucky enough to have all my Sisters and Brother and other relatives here.

He loved his time in Nuclear Power and all the people he worked with there. He kept telling me he was going to work one more outage, and said that he wishes he could have been able to do just that.

He was my father, my friend, and i will miss him and thanks to all who have already called.

He said he wished that he could have helped all the hungry kids in the world, so we are asking if you wish to send something send a donation in his name and yours to

St. Theresa's Soup Kitchen
11528 SE HWY 301
Belleview, Flriida, 34420
1-352-245-1359

There will be a Service for him at St. Theresa"s Church at the same address on Sunday the 29th of March and all are welcome. I have given this site info to my Sisters and Brother so they could see what people have to say about Dad. I can see him and Steve Romanowicz right now telling Jake Sasser what was he thinking. We have a lot of brothers on the other side so I am sure they will take good care of him.

techtoolong · « **Reply #1 on:** Mar 27, 2009, 08:58 »

Dear Pete,
I am very sorry for your loss. My condolances to you and your family.

Camella Black · « **Reply #2 on:** Mar 27, 2009, 09:20 »

Dear Pete, your dad was one of the legends in this business. I am sure that he will be well remembered and sorely missed. He and my dad, Jack Brown worked together decades ago and my husband and brothers worked with him also.

I am sorry for your loss, Camella

liam · « **Reply #3 on:** Mar 27, 2009, 11:56 »

Pete,

Please accept my sympathy. Your father was a good man and a nice man. I worked for him back in the old IRM days at Turkey Point and I always found him to be fair.

I remember one day in Miami I was getting the oil in my car changed at a Jiffy Lube type place. While I was sitting in the waiting room one of the attendants came in and said the next person in line had fallen asleep in his car. I looked out and there was Pete Sr snoozing away.

Treasure your memories.

Take care.

Larry

hatrai07 · « **Reply #4 on:** Mar 27, 2009, 02:13 »

My sympathies go out to you Pete. Worked with both of you many years ago. All the way back to my IRM days. Your father was a good man.

Shane

Dwayne · « **Reply #5 on:** Mar 27, 2009, 02:19 »

Sorry to hear about Pete Sr.
I remember working for Pete back in "the good old days" and IRM. He was always there for you and would give you the shirt off his back!!! He will be missed and remembered by all the knew him.
Ours are with you Pete and Family.

TENN-1 · « **Reply #6 on:** Mar 27, 2009, 03:14 »

Pete,

So very sorry to hear of your family's loss. From all of us at Cook: Peace and good memories.

PWHoppe · « **Reply #7 on:** Mar 27, 2009, 06:56 »

Pete,

Sorry for the loss to your family, I will keep you in my prayers.

dinutt · « **Reply #8 on:** Mar 27, 2009, 07:07 »

Pete, very sorry to hear of your loss,he was truly a remarkable person and he does have alot of brothers to take care of him now. he is in good hands!! had alot of laughs with him and when you 2 were together it was even funnier.alot of great memories of him and my time with him as well as yourself. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. There is a such a big part of him in you Pete keep that spirit!!!!
Diane

Mike McFarlin · « **Reply #9 on:** Mar 27, 2009, 10:20 »

Pete,
I am truly sorry for the loss of your dad. Some of my fondest memories in nuclear power include him. He was quite a man to put up with our youthful crap. God must have needed another Coordinator to call him home. I will always remember him and the way he handled every problem we threw at him, literally. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Take care. Spanky McFarlin

Al Eidson · « **Reply #10 on:** Mar 28, 2009, 02:25 »

Pete-Sorry to hear about your Dad. I could tell some stories, as well as a lot of others, about your Dad. Things were diffrent back in the late 70's. He always loved to have a good time. I know that you will miss him, but your Dad will live in the hearts and minds of a lot of us for a long time. My Prayers will be with You and your Family during this time. God Bless- Al Eidson

ruth13 · « **Reply #11 on:** Mar 28, 2009, 04:58 »

Pete,
I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. He was an exceptional person, and I am honored to have known him. He gave me my start in this industry - as he did hundreds like me, I'm sure. He made a positive impact on my life, and will be missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Ruth Gibson

diparyar · « **Reply #12 on:** Mar 28, 2009, 07:37 »

pete, rapidray here your dad is now in a much better place. hang in there brother, hope to get to work with you again someday

you are and family are in my prayers.

GOD bless yawl

rapidray

peace

OldHP · « **Reply #13 on:** Mar 28, 2009, 12:22 »

Pete:

Sorry to hear about your dad. We shared many good times together - I remember a dinner of an 8# lobster followed by 3 1#s that the ladies couldn't eat. He is truly in a better place. We'll keep you in our prayers.

Terry Keane

SloGlo · « **Reply #14 on:** Mar 28, 2009, 01:03 »

sorry to hear about pete's passing. crossed paths with hymn a few times in containments here and there. always good, always dependable. my condolences to you and your family.

Old HP · « **Reply #15 on:** Mar 28, 2009, 08:10 »

Pete,

I am sorry about your Dad. He was a very special guy and we traveled in the same circles over the last 30 years. I can especially appreciate your comment about Big Steve and Jake as we were all together at Oyster Creek in 1978.
You and your family are in our thoughts here at Brunswick.

Doug

cjhunter · « **Reply #16 on:** Mar 29, 2009, 01:22 »

Pete~
So sorry to hear of your loss. He will be truely missed and lots of good memories will be remembered by many. My thoughts and prayer are with you and your family.....Always, Carrie

nuclearnomad · « **Reply #17 on:** Mar 29, 2009, 07:45 »

Pete,
very sorry to hear of your loss, your father was definitely a legend in the business. I worked for him in the 80's in the old IRM days
my condolences to you and your family
mike martin

Rahrah · « **Reply #18 on:** Mar 29, 2009, 11:29 »

Pete,
My condolences to you and your family. Your dad truly was one of a kind. I went to central florida with Steve and him. They both treated me like a daughter, especially when we went on the road with the IRM bunch. My memories of him are sweet stories that I like remember and retell.

Ruth Keesee Hall

walstib · « **Reply #19 on:** Mar 29, 2009, 12:43 »

Pete,
Very sorry to hear of the passing of you father. Worked with your father back in the old IRM days at Turkey Point during the S/G changeout. I was always impressed with his professionalism on the job, and his consideration for the people he had working for him. Although it is our loss now, it was our good fortune to have known him. He will be missed.

Rick

nuke_girl · « **Reply #20 on:** Mar 29, 2009, 03:44 »

Hi Pete

Just wanted to say im so very sorry for your loss, and extend my condolences to you and your family.

Kath Harding

uRiaL · « **Reply #21 on:** Mar 29, 2009, 07:49 »

Pete,my deepest condolences for your recent loss,God always takes the best so that we can become our best.I know that the McAllister that still with us will do the SR.McAllister proud.Be strong and courageous as your father takes his heavenly journey home.God bless you and your family.

litespeed · « **Reply #22 on:** Mar 30, 2009, 07:25 »

Pete, Julie and Families,

I am very sorry for your loss. My condolances to you and your family. Your Dad was one of the good ones who will be missed by all.

Morris

oldsalt.12 · « **Reply #23 on:** Mar 30, 2009, 07:51 »

Pete,

Sorry to hear, condolences to you and your family. Your dad took good care of me back in the 70s. I wish him a speedy journey, may he be in heaven 1/2 hour before the devil knows he's dead.
Kevin Painter

remowil55 · « **Reply #24 on:** Mar 30, 2009, 10:07 »

Hey Pete, Sorry to hear of the loss. Your dad was a great guy. I enjoyed every time we all worked together, he will be missed. Hope to see ya soon. Remo

RDTroja · « **Reply #25 on:** Mar 30, 2009, 12:08 »

Pete:

There isn't anything that anyone can say that can soften a blow like this. Condolences are all we can offer and the promise to remember your dad fondly. Another true legend is gone and the industry just lost a little more shine. My best to your family.

Roger

retired nuke · « **Reply #26 on:** Mar 30, 2009, 12:29 »

Pete, sorry to hear of your loss - I remember working with you both in NY in the 90's - great fun, you two were great together. Your Dad's sharp wit kept us in stitches all outage. You and your family are in my prayers...

hoghunter · « **Reply #27 on:** Mar 30, 2009, 04:23 »

Pete sorry for your loss! A man such as he was needs no words to describe who or how he was.I feel a man reputation and how he present himself to others speaks louder then words and he was one of the best. He will be missed by all who had the opportunity to know him

Ellison

rocknrollrick · « **Reply #28 on:** Mar 30, 2009, 09:14 »

Pete,

Sorry for your loss, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. I got the opportunity to work with your father at Turkey Point he was a true Classic and Class Act.

Rick

Pete McAllister · « **Reply #29 on:** Mar 30, 2009, 11:42 »

To All that have read and replied, all that will read and reply, and all that we know. Thanks for the calls, those that came to the service thanks, to Bartlett thanks, to those who left messages saying sorry they could not make it due to it being so fast, Sorry. It just so happened that we had most of our family here and it was a hard decision to make, knowing that if we had it Sunday it would be hard for people to get there, but it was based on the old dollar. For that I apologize.
My father loved Nuclear Power and all he worked with, He was always telling me he had one more outage and he was done.

I printed the reply's and gave them to my Mom and the others to read, it was nice to hear from all. I will always be indebted to all for the blessings Nuclear Power has blessed me with, and now I know that as I always thought you are truly part of the family as I always expected.

Thanks for all the donations to the Soup Kitchen they will be overwhelmed with the generosity our brothers have shown.

Please take the time to let the ones you love know how much you love them. I will miss him but I know that him and the others are right now up there planning on the fall outages and wishing they could be here. May God bless you and yours, and all that have already passed.

Thanks from the McAllister's one and All

hatched · « **Reply #30 on:** Mar 31, 2009, 12:30 »

Pete,
I am sorry to hear about your loss. May God Bless You and Your Family.

Robin Thomas

Jr8black3 · « **Reply #31 on:** Mar 31, 2009, 10:37 »

Pete,

From all of the RW crew at Fermi we send our prayers and thoughts to you and your family, alot of people understand the tough time your going through, and crew all respected how you treated them and dealt with problems. I know this for a fact thats because you learned from your Dad.

Pete I never thought I'd see this but Becky cried.

Pete I worked with your Dad at one of the then CP&L plants, doesn't matter which one he made a impact on me, it was along timeago, for some dumb reason I wanna think it was HB Robinson, and somehow you felt like you were at home because of him..

Enough about that..

All of the RW department feels for your loss. Don't be a stranger, the folks up here like you, these folks would love to see ya stop by and say hey.

Kevin Ott

ageoldtech · « **Reply #32 on:** Mar 31, 2009, 12:30 »

Pete,
I’m so sorry to hear about Big Pete. I really enjoyed working for him and with him over the years. Always fun loving he enjoyed life, the world a better place with him in it. He will be greatly missed; I’ll keep you and your family in my prayers
Alan Campbell
(Hambone)

zacky · « **Reply #33 on:** Mar 31, 2009, 02:00 »

Pete,
I just found out. I'm so sorry for your loss. I am at a loss for words. I will always treasure the outages I spent with your father. He was a great friend/mentor and person. A true legend in this field. Call if you need anything or just need to talk. Poly

68Vett · « **Reply #34 on:** Mar 31, 2009, 04:10 »

Pete Jr - it's hard to come up with the proper words to explain the sorrow I have learning about your Dad's passing. I'll never forget our time together during the late 70's thru the 80's at PTN. He supported me during my transition to HP and was always concerned about the well being of the Techs. He'll be missed by many!!

My best regards to your Mother.

Pat Hughes

catradjedi · « **Reply #35 on:** Apr 01, 2009, 12:35 »

Dear Pete and Family,

You are in my thoughts and prayers, I only had the chance to work with Pete Sr a couple of outages but I know I am a better person for it. He always smiled no matter what was going on and his smile was contagious.

Cat Jensen

harleydad101 · « **Reply #36 on:** Apr 01, 2009, 02:24 »

Pete,

As we all are, I too am sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers and thoughts. Once again my friend take care and god bless.

On the brighter side, I should have taken that kick in the nads when I got here. Things could have only looked up from there. LOL.

Jeff@fermi

radman5030 · « **Reply #37 on:** Apr 03, 2009, 11:29 »

Pete,

May God continue to comfort you and your family in these tough days, time will ease the pain and fond memories of the past will mend the broken heart. Thank you for your kind words even during your time of mourning although I never had the pleasure of working with your Dad, reading all these comments give me a little insight in to the type of person he was. I know that he is proud of you and admires the strength that you showed toward your family and your friends. No one is ever really prepared for the loss of a loved one no matter how old they are or we get. God Bless you and I am proud to call you my friend. You and your loved ones will continue to be in my prayers during these tough days.

Sincerely,
Larry Dustin

Hope · « **Reply #38 on:** Apr 04, 2009, 12:24 »

Pete,

Scott Hochmuth sent me a link to this notice - we used to have quite the hilarious good time with, and on account of your Dad. Yes, at Turkey Point - and with Jake Sasser and Steve Romanowicz - not to mention Calvert Cliffs.

I'm very sorry for your and your family's loss.

Best Wishes, Hope (Story) Dowd-List

incrediblehulk · « **Reply #39 on:** Apr 18, 2009, 09:25 »

Pete,

So sorry for your loss. Your dad was a legend in this business and a truly fun guy to be around. He helped make those long days at Turkey Point more fun than they had any right to be. He will be missed.
-Steve Holcomb

LaFeet · « **Reply #40 on:** Apr 22, 2009, 10:27 »

Pete sorry, I never met your father but Im sure I would've liked him. Heard nothing but good things

God bless.... Paule

radtech4coin · « **Reply #41 on:** Apr 22, 2009, 11:29 »

Sorry to here about your dad. He was my first coordinator at HB Robinson in 82' Good man He will be missed. Tim Long

DFR · « **Reply #42 on:** Apr 24, 2009, 11:28 »

Pete

My prayers are with you.

"Lifes race well run.

Lifes work well done...

Lifes crown well worn..

Now, come rest"....

RIP Pete Sr.

David Romaine

mountaingrl50 · « **Reply #43 on:** Apr 25, 2009, 12:24 »

Pete,
WOW! Can't say enough about your loss. All my thoughts and Prayers to you and your Family.

I know Ole Pete is in a much better place right now. Peaceful, happy and even seeing old friends! Hardest for us that are left around on this crazy planet.
Hope things are settling down for you and those around you. Look up with Love Pete!
Take care!
Deb Van Hecke(Grecco)

btkeele · « **Reply #44 on:** Apr 28, 2009, 01:57 »

Pete, sorry for your loss....although I never met your father
I always heard the stories and wish I had. I am sure he has moved to
a better place.

Barry

fritzon · « **Reply #45 on:** Apr 30, 2009, 05:19 »

Saludos Amigo,

I am truely sorry, to finally hear about your Dad passing away. He and I shared 'Old Diver" stories, the one time I worked with him at Lucie. From the little that I knew him, I could tell that he was a caring man, with many qualities I admired. I know that he added to the lives of many a tech, and for that he is well remembered. I hope that you keep on reading all the comments about him.

Best to you and your family

Fritzon

raymcginnis · « **Reply #46 on:** May 01, 2009, 10:41 »

I worked with your Dad at Turkey Point in 1980. I was doing HP instrumentation for the first SGR there. Although I did not crawl in the belly of the plant like usual, I got to meet all of the HPs at one time or another. Many of them I do not remember. Pete McAllister Sr, I do remember because one day, when I was frustrated with the lack of concern that technicians had for instruments (they were frisking wire brushes rather than just dispose of them, and popping tubes left and right). I ran into your dad and he said some wise words to me that calmed me down. After that, I invited him to the hidden shack in the back, any time that he had time. He was one of the nicest and wisest people that I ever met. One reason that I really loved him is because he loved the job just as much as I did. I was never there just for the money, and neither was Pete.

I only stayed at the job a short while and I only remember a handful of people who were there. I for sure remember Pete McAllister. He was special to me, as he was to everyone there. I am praying for you and your family, for God to ease the pain of the loss that I know that you all feel. I feel it also.

makua13 · « **Reply #47 on:** May 07, 2009, 01:22 »

Pete
Just heard about your dad am I am sorry for your loss. My first Jr job was with IRM at Turkey working for Sr. He taught me alot, and my Dad (Pappy) also started with Pete Sr. I guess they are now working together again, telling stores and teaching the younger folks. Whenever I hear his name I remember the craziness of that long ago Turkey Point generator outage.
Our prayers to your family.

Rick

Camella Black · « **Reply #48 on:** May 07, 2009, 10:14 »

Decades ago my dad (Jack Brown) was working at Calvert Cliffs and fell ill. My mom was already in the hospital and I (a young 18) was chosen to travel up to be with my dad. I.R.M. put me on a train out of Ocala Florida and Mr. Pete had someone meet me at the station.

As I already knew Jake Sasser from growing up in Ocala, he was partnered with Steve R. and when my train pulled in I had two of the best bodyguards any girl could ask for.

Mr. Pete went wayyyy beyond being there; he handed me the keys to a rental car, 200.00 and even set me up with a room with some female techs. I could not have asked for anything better, he really took care of his own and I was proud to be included.

Later when I grew up and married Henry, we were on the road working with Mr. Pete at various other outages and I can honestly say, in the decades I have lived and worked in this business I have never heard anything but rave reviews for Pete McAllister.

hezabear · « **Reply #49 on:** Sep 10, 2009, 01:14 »

Pete I am so sorry it took me so long to reply about your dads passing. I have been laid up with a bad foot and have not been on Nukeworker for months. It is a sad day when we lose one of the great ones. I remember him telling all of the deconners and jrs at Turkey Point that he got us out of the watermelon field and he would put us back there if we gave him any crap. God must have needed a coordinator for a big job. You and your family are in my prayers. So sorry for your loss. Take care my old friend. Always Brad

guido.nyc · « **Reply #50 on:** Oct 16, 2009, 05:52 »

Pete Jr. and Family,
So sorry to hear about your Pete...and it has take me so long to get this to you...
I know he had it hard the past few years. I can never forget the times we all had together at the so many places with IRM in the old days (Ranch Club, IP2&3, and oh so many more...

no words can describe your loss...our sympathy goes out to you and your family.
Take care my friend.
Paul-Poly's Little Brother...

Pete McAllister · « **Reply #51 on:** Mar 17, 2010, 11:18 »

Well it has been about a year and I would like to thank all that replied, and I have passed the thoughts and prayers on to my Mom, and the rest of our family. I know we have all been uplifted by the replies, and for that I thank you all. The next few weeks will most likely be hard on my mom. Please keep her in your prayers. Sorry it took so long for the response.

Again thanks.

techtoolong · « **Reply #52 on:** Mar 17, 2010, 12:26 »

Pete, This Will be hard on your mom. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. CNB

Jr8black3 · « **Reply #53 on:** Mar 17, 2010, 01:01 »

Pete

Your father taught me alot in one outage, I learned alot from your Dad.. Your a good man and I enjoyed working for you..

I met you when you where knee high, I remember your dad and her and you..

LOL Were all getting old

GeneB · « **Reply #54 on:** Mar 26, 2011, 12:23 »

Sorry to hear about Pete sr. our dad's were friends from the "olden days" and i think you worked with Bobby as well. Dad called ya'll the "florida crew"
God Bless.
gene bingham

Author Topic: Pete McAllister SR (Read 37222 times)

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