Peter Paul Walacavage
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Peter Paul Walacavage, a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and cherished friend, who left this world on February 17, 2025, at the age of 75. He was born on January 17, 1950, in Lansing, Michigan to Alexander and Genevieve (Janeck) Walacavage, and grew to become a man of strength, kindness, and unwavering love for his family and friends.
Peter was the heart of his family, a pillar of support, and a source of wisdom and laughter. He shared many beautiful years of marriage with his wife, Eva, and together they built a life of cherished memories filled with love, adventure, and devotion. He was a proud father to his children, whom he loved beyond measure, and a devoted grandfather to his grandchildren, who were his world.
He dedicated his life to service; a lifetime to his family, seven years in the Air Force National Guard, many years as an Electronics instructor with Lansing Community College, and happily devoted 54 years to his career at IDC Corporation as an Electrical Engineer.
Peter enjoyed many things. Which included working in his garage, helping countless others with his handyman talents, having a beer while watching his favorite sports team, or playing a game of cards. But his greatest joy was found in time spent with family. He especially enjoyed his time up north at the cabin by the river, or traveling the country visiting his loved ones. To know Peter was to be loved by him. You never had to question Peter’s love for you, he showed it in every action he made for you. It’s hard to use the word friend with Peter, because everyone was family to him. The world is truly better because Peter was in it.
Peter is survived by his loving wife, Eva, his children, Allison (Matt Piggott) Walacavage, Nicholas (Shelley) VanDeventer, Korey (Christie) VanDeventer, Kimberly Walacavage and Amanda (Matthew) Marriott. His seven grandchildren, Anna and Julia Piggott, Claire and Stephen VanDeventer, and Joanna, Ruthie and Evalyn Marriott. Brother, Alexander (Tena) Walacavage. Brother-in-laws, Bruce (Mary Jo) Allen, Duane (Molly) Allen and Jim (Cheryl) Allen, Special niece, Kristin (Steve) Panganis and nephew AJ (Annie) Walacavage, mother-in-law, Mary Allen and many other extended family members. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alexander and Genevieve Walacavage, father-in-law Arthur Allen and mother-in-law, Mable Gearhart, brother-in laws Robert Allen and Ernest Allen and his beloved dog Lucky.
A Memorial Mass will be held on March 8, 2025, at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Lansing at 10:00 a.m. Family will begin to receive guests at 9:00 a.m. A celebration of Peter’s life will follow at the Country Creek Reception Hall in Dimondale, starting at 12:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to the Gift of Life Michigan Chapter or the Nevada Donor Network in his memory.
His love and legacy will forever live in our hearts and in his last act of service as an organ donor. The family would like to extend their gratitude to the Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center Neuro ICU and Nevada Donor Network staff for their incredible care to Peter and our family. Your work is unquestionably a calling and very much appreciated.