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Peter Harry Vellios 1920 - 1974

Peter Harry Vellios of Redondo Beach, Los Angeles County, California was born on February 7, 1920 in Waukesha, Waukesha County, Wisconsin United States, and died at age 54 years old on April 28, 1974 in Redondo Beach, Los Angeles County, CA. Peter Vellios was buried at Pacific Crest Cemetery 2701 182nd St, in Redondo Beach.

Peter Harry Vellios
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Redondo Beach, Los Angeles County, California 90278
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February 7, 1920
Waukesha, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States
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  • Introduction

    Peter Harry Vellios is the son of Harry Peter Vellios (1899-1958) and Celia Barbara Gottschalk (1898-1990). He was born on February 7, 1920 in Waukeska, Wisconsin and he had a sister, Julia Ann Larson who was born on Mary 15, 1922 also in Waukeska, Wisconsin. He was a 1940 graduate of Waukesha High School, see Peter Harry Vellios 1940 Yearbook photo. He was working for Hein-Werner Motor Parts Co enlisted on May 8, 1942 in Milwaukee Wisconsin. He was part of the Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers and held the rank of Private. Peter Vellios was discharged from the US Military on October 8, 1945. After his time in the military, he moved to California and on September 16, 1947 he married Sylvia Rosetta Ladick (1923–1961) in Redondo Beach, California. The couple had three children together including a son, George Peter Vellios (1951-2018). Vellios joined Western Airlines as a mechanic in 1948, and was an engine inspector with the firm when he died. He also had his own engine shop attached to his house and was a specialist in repairing and restoring antique airplane engines.
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    1920

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    February 7, 1920
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    Waukesha, Waukesha County, Wisconsin United States
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    He was white of Greek roots. His father, Harry Peter Vellios, was born in Davlia, Greece on December 29, 1899 and immigrated to the US in 1911. His mother, Celia Barbara Gottschalk, was born on August 9, 1898 and grew up in Kilbourn, Columbia, Wisconsin, USA.

  • Nationality & Locations

    Peter Vellios was born and raised in Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA. He lived there until he enlisted in the military on May 8, 1942 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. After his time in the military, he moved to California living in Inglewood, Los Angeles, and Redondo Beach, Los Angeles, California, USA.

  • Early Life & Education

    Peter graduated from Waukesha High School in Waukesha, Wisconsin and also attended college in Los Angeles.

  • Military Service

    Peter Harry Vellios registered for the WWII draft on July 1, 1941 in his hometown of Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA at the age of 21. He was working for Hein-Werner Motor Parts Co and was recorded at 5' 10", 170 pounds, with dark compexion, black hair, and brown eyes. He listed his next of kin as Harry Vellios, his father. He then enlisted on May 8, 1942 in Milwaukee Wisconsin with the Military serial#: 16091550. He was part of the Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers and held the rank of Private, Army Of The United States. His terms of enlistment were "For The Duration Of The War Or Other Emergency, Plus Six Months, Subject To The Discretion Of The President Or Otherwise According To Law". Peter Vellios was discharged from the US Military on October 8, 1945.

  • Professional Career

    As a young man he worked as a machinist for Hein-Werner Motor Parts Co. Later in life, Vellios joined Western Airlines as a mechanic in 1948, and was an engine inspector with the firm when he died.

  • Personal Life & Family

    In 1954, Peter was a registered Democratic voter in Los Angeles, California, USA. Peter Vellios had his own engine shop attached to his house and was a specialist in repairing and restoring antique airplane engines.
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    April 28, 1974
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    Redondo Beach, Los Angeles County, California United States
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    Pacific Crest Cemetery 2701 182nd St, in Redondo Beach, Los Angeles County, California 90278, United States
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  • Obituary

    Peter Vellios, 54, a native of Waukesha, died of cancer April 28 at the University of California-Los Angeles Hospital Vellios joined Western Airlines as a mechanic in 1948, and was an engine inspector with the firm when he died. He also had his own engine shop attached to his house. He was a specialist in repairing and restoring antique airplane engines. Surviving are his wife Ernestine and sons Harry and George, all of North Redondo Beach; daughter Mrs. Diana Hoy of Torrence, Cal.; sister Mrs. Julia Larson of Corvallias, Ore. and mother Mrs. Celia Vellios of Waukesha. Burial was in Pacific Crest Cemetery. Waukesha Daily Freeman (Waukesha, Wisconsin) 6 May 1974
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Peter Vellios in Uniform
Photo of Lizzie Kunde Lizzie Kunde
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Peter Vellios in Uniform
Posted in the 1943 Waukesha High School Yearbook, a photo of Peter Harry Vellios. Written in the yearbook is, "To the students and alumni of Waukesha High School who are in the service of our country, and who are giving their all that VICTORY may soon be ours, this book is dedicated."
Date & Place: in Waukesha, Waukesha County, Wisconsin United States
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Sylvia R. Ladick, Peter H. Vellios Wed in California
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Sylvia R. Ladick, Peter H. Vellios Wed in California
St. John's Chrysostom Catholic church at Inglewood, Cal., was the scene of the wedding on September 15 of Miss Sylvia Rosetta Ladick, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George J. Ladick, Vesper, and Peter H. Vellios, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Vellios, Waukesha. Mrs. Stephen Schley sang "Ave Maria" during the nuptial high mass.

The bride was attired in a white net over satin dress which featured a ruffled hoop skirt caught up with rhinestones. A full veil fell from an orange blossom crown. She carried a bouquet of white roses and gardenias.

Maid of honor was Mrs. Lee Horton, Sacramento, Cal., a cousin of the bride, wearing pink net and a matching ruffled headdress. She wore a cross and chain, gift of the bride. George Neidhard, Inglewood, friend of the groom, served as best man.

A reception for 28 guests was held at the Unique Coffee shop in Los Angeles. The bride is a 1941 graduate of the Rudolph High school and has recently been employed at the Woolworth store in Inglewood. The groom graduated from high school in Waukesha and is now attending school in Los Angeles. He served for several years in the armed forces. Mr. and Mrs. Vellios are now living in Inglewood Out-of-town guests included Mrs. Harry Vellios, Waukesha, and Miss Sophie Ganas, Chicago.

The Daily Tribune (Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin) Saturday, September 27, 1947
Date & Place: in Wisconsin Rapids, Wood County, Wisconsin United States
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Peter Harry Vellios
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Peter Harry Vellios
Full "song" printed along with the Peter Harry Vellios 1940 Yearbook photo and other 1940 Waukesha High School senior photos in their yearbook called the " Megaphone 1940".
Date & Place: at Waukesha South High School 401 East Roberta Avenue, in Waukesha, Waukesha County, Wisconsin 53186, United States
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Peter Harry Vellios 1940 Yearbook photo
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Peter Harry Vellios 1940 Yearbook photo
"Curly-haired Peter Vellios, he of the airplane and motorcycle, window trimming and mechanical abilities, is a rhumba fan."

Written in a song printed with the 1940 Waukesha High School senior yearbook photos with what seems to be descriptors and inside jokes and memories from the school year.
Date & Place: at Waukesha South High School 401 East Roberta Avenue, in Waukesha, Waukesha County, Wisconsin 53186, United States
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