Goodbye, you Bum

Sarah's Grandpa Yavello passed away on Saturday, July 28, after three and a half weeks in the hospital. He eventually started having trouble with the oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in his blood, but had an order against being intubated. All of the family that was in town was able to get up to the hospital Saturday morning, and after a very short period, his breathing became more and more shallow until he slipped away. He told us last week that if it was his time, he was ready to go, and the nurses said he was calm and happy in the morning before he started losing consciousness. We miss him already, but know he's in a much better place, reunited with his wife, his brother, his parents, his son-in-law and countless other loved ones.

The visitation and funeral information:

Peter Yavello, January 24th, 1920 - July 28th, 2007

Obituary: Peter Yavello, age 87, a 55 year resident of Ferndale, died Saturday, July 28, 2007 in Royal Oak. He was born January 24, 1920 in Painesdale, MI to Antonio and Genevieve. Peter was a supervisor for the U.S Postal Service for 32 years. He married Rita Marie (Haffey) on October 24, 1942 at St. James Catholic Church in Ferndale. Peter was predeceased by his wife, Marie; brother, Michael and son in law, Harvey Rossing. He is survived by his children; Michael (Marioara) of Scottsdale, AZ, Patricia Rossing of Tampa, FL, Laurence (Patricia) of Dearborn Heights, James (Lori) of Carlsbad, CA, Marilyn of Glendale, AZ, Judith of Ferndale and Robert (Sandra) of Ferndale; 12 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Memorials: The Capuchins, 1820 Mt. Elliott St., Detroit 48207
Visitations:
• 2:00PM to 5:00PM on Thursday, August 2nd, 2007 at Spaulding & Curtin Funeral Directors, Ferndale, MI
• 7:00PM to 9:00PM on Thursday, August 2nd, 2007 at Spaulding & Curtin Funeral Directors (Prayer at 7:00PM)
Services: In-state at 9:30AM, Service at 10:00AM at St. James Catholic Church on Friday, August 3rd, 2007

(If you didn't know him, he always called his grandchildren and great-grandchildren "Bums," usually followed by a big fat chuckle.)