Peter Edward Pinta

Peter “Pete” Edward Pinta, age 81, of Lynwood, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 17, 2025. Beloved husband of Karen Pinta, nee Peterson. Dear brother of Phyllis (late Thomas) Budarz and Alice (late Thomas) Mullen. Kind uncle of Beth (Dr. Sabah) Butty; great-uncle of Gemma and Grayson. Also survived by several cousins and many friends. Preceded in death by his parents Peter Sr. and Sophia Pinta.

Peter was a United States Army Veteran. When he was stationed in Alaska, he excelled in the photography classes he took at the university there. Peter graduated from Southern Illinois University Vocational Technology Institute in automotive technology. He was the Automotive Maintenance Manager for 34 years for UPS Chicago Metro District.  Pete was a lifelong auto restorer and received several awards. He was a contributor to Tex Smith’s Hot Rod Mechanix Magazine. Pete enjoyed his winter trips to his condo in Fort Myers Beach. He also was an avid reader and enjoyed painting. He was loved by his family and friends and will be dearly missed.

Visitation Monday, February 24, 2025 from 2:00 – 8:00 p.m. Prayer service Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 10:15 a.m. from Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30/Pleasant Springs LN.), Dyer, IN, to St. Joseph Catholic Church 440 Joliet St. Dyer, IN for a 11:00 a.m. funeral Mass with Rev. Leo Gajardo officiating.  Interment Holy Cross Cemetery – Calumet City, IL. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www.SMITSFH.com