I could go for an authorized estate biography, or even some phone apps. I thought it was great that you wanted to create "The Museum of Steele." But then, someone said Wax Figure of Pete and THATS when I could hear Pete's voice in my head telling me all the bad things he would be doing to and with that wax figure if he was alive. Nettie would be decorating the wax figure with outfits and hats. Peter on the other hand would have set fire to it or put it in places that would scare the heck out of an unsuspecting person. Yeah, I could see him getting miles of laughs from a wax figure of himself !
While going through my photos of Summer memories, here are some photos I'd like to share:
When we were off for Summer, most of the neices hung out at Nettie's house while our parents worked. Nettie kept us on a schedule of going into the pool, waiting for the ice cream man, opening the pump so we can go into the sprinkler, or going to the movies. In the afternoon, Peter had a few faorites to watch on TV before his father got home from work. We'd watch Green Acres and everyone had to sing the song. We'd sometimes watch Lost In Space, and Batman. But an evening favorite of Nettie's and her son, was Laverne & Shirley show. I think Nettie liked it because the lead characters reminded her of the people she knew growing up in Red Hook - working class people - but Peter loved to watch Lenny & Sqiggy because they were complete idiots and their comedic timing was perfect. Peter could imitate anything that Sqiggy said and would use Sqiggy-isms to greet us or just talk like Sqiggy all day, even through dinner, till no one could stand it anymore. Here is an episode I'm sure Pete would enjoy:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__8fQh04tjo
Amazing photo's!
ReplyDeleteHi, i'm a girl from the netherlands and a devoted fan since 1993.
They've always been and will always stay my #1 band.
I've always had the biggest crush on Peter (ofcourse) and when i met my husband i told him, if i ever meet Peter Steele, i will forget you at that moment! haha. I came close to meeting him twice but unfortunatly i did'nt... I did see them live 6 times though, amazing!!
His music and lyrics were always there, through good times and bad, not a week goes by without listening to TON. Last year i listened to TON for 2 months straight, in shock... I wanna thank Peter for letting all of his fans into his life and i wanna thank you, the family, for sharing these stories and photo's. The songs are coming so much more alive!
Thanks and we will always love and remember him...
LOL! I can totally see Peter doing bad things to that wax figure too. What a mental pciture I have!
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I love reading that we watched the same shows as kids. I also loved Welcome Back Kotter. It was based in Brooklyn so I'm sure you all would have watched it. I know I have seen something where Peter is saying "Hello" the same way as Squiggy used to say it. A wax figure of Peter would be cool! I want one, I also am going to get a big long body pillow and get the centerfold from the playgirl magazine put on it, and leave it on my lounge to freak out visitors, and there wont be any post it stickers on it!
ReplyDeleteI cannot imagine Squiggy's nasally little squeak coming out of BigHuge Peter's mouth. I would have paid full ticket price to have heard that.
ReplyDeleteAnd if you think Peter would have done terrible things to a waxen effigy of himself, I.... no, nevermind, I won't go there.
Oh boy, I can imagine. Love the new pictures. I love watching you guys post them and see them spread through the internet like wildfire. Keep the fires burning.x
ReplyDeleteFrom a (huge) fan point of view it would be awsome to be able to get or buy something in remembrance of Peter although i don't know if wax is the answer haha.... But Gayle's comment on a body pillow with the playgirl centerfold on it...., now that's an idea lol.
ReplyDeletePersonally i would be happier if the band or family would be able to dig up some old material from his band(s) that has never been released before, that would make my day, or better yet, year!
Love it!! I would def. come to the Museum of Steele!!! What a beautiful show that would be!
ReplyDeleteI loved watching laverne and shirley it was a hilarious show. Lenny & Sqiggy were so humorous as well,i had a lot of laughs from watching them.The faces they made really cracked me up. When that show would come on i would sing the into song out loud. This is a wonderful story! A wax figure would be perfect i think peter would get a kick out of that!! Awesome :)
ReplyDeleteSchlemiel schlimazel Hasenpfeffer Incorporated!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd if there were ever a Museum of Steele, I would like a job there!
ReplyDeleteYour family reminds me so much of mine in New York..I grew up in Brooklyn, MOunt Vernon, Peekskill, Fort Hamilton....waiting for the ice cream man who I had a mad crush on his name was Artie I used to sing "Artie Angel" after "Johnny Angel" by Shelly Fabraes from the Donna Reed show I think. Watching favorite shows, singing to the songs. All things we did as kids too. Your stories are so heartwarming of Peter and his family playing music together, singing, enjoying each other. He was such a magnificent human being. The more I know about him and family, the more I love him and you all. You are in my thoughts daily, my prayers. Peter's sense of humor was something to behold. That smile, those eyes. Wow, I miss him. I have not seen the youtube yet but will watch later tonight. God Bless you all. Keep the stories coming please. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteWow, I LOVE that pic of him in the t-shirt and shorts!! I keep thinking how lucky those neighbors were that got to hear and possibly see those family jam sessions in the backyard...
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ReplyDeleteYep, we used to watch those shows when we were kids. And I thought I was the only one who liked "Green Acres"! In my head I can also hear Peter doing the sound effects from "Batman". Ah, those were the days...
Thanks for another fun story and great pics!
Love & Gratitude--Patty P
uow, thats amazing!!
ReplyDeleteWhat year is this last photo?
thanx for sharing!!
Oh God we miss you we really miss you.
ReplyDeleteMy contribution to honor Peter...the song
ReplyDeleteJohnny Angel by Shelly Fabares only the name is changed to Peter Angel...because we love him..
Peter Angel.
You're an Angel to me.
(Sha-da noom-da-da, sha-da noom-da-da.)
Peter Angel (sha-da noom-da-da),
How I love him (sha-da noom-da-da).
He's got something I can't resist,
(Da-da noom, da-da noom-da da.)
But he doesn't even know that I exist.
(Da-da noom-da-dum-dum, sha-dum-da-dum.)
Peter Angel (sha-da noom-da-da),
How I want him (sha-da noom-da-da).
How I tingle when he passes by.
(Da-da noom, da-da noom-da da.)
Every time he says, "Hello," my heart begins to fly.
(Da-da noom-da-dum.)
(I'm in heaven,) I get carried away.
(I dream of him and me, and how it's gonna be.)
(Other fellas) call me up for a date,
But I just sit and wait (dah),
I'd rather concentrate,
On Peter Angel (Peter Angel).
'Cause I love him ('Cause I love him).
And I pray that someday he'll love me.
(Da-da-doom da-da-doom.)
And together we will see how lovely heaven will be.
(Sha-da noom-da-dum.)
(I'm in heaven,) I get carried away.
(I dream of him and me, and how it's gonna be.)
(Other fellas) call me up for a date,
But I just sit and wait, I'd rather concentrate,
On Peter Angel (Peter Angel).
'Cause I love him ('Cause I love him).
And I pray that someday he'll love me.
(Da-da-doom da-da-doom.)
And together we will see how lovely heaven will be.
(Peter Angel)
You're an angel to me.
Peter we love you we miss you
I want to work at the Museum of Steele also, I'm with Carrie :)
ReplyDeleteAmy Wigle
great pictures and stories. Your recollections of growing up around Peter and the rest of the family are precious. Thank you so very much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteA Wax figure of Peter! Yes! That would have been so cool! I would have wanted one of my very own. Or course...I probably wouldn't be able to keep my hands off of it *wink* The Lenny & Squiggy, 'Night After Night' song...do you know if Peter ever get to see that episode? It is so hilarious... I think I will post it to my FB page to share with my friends. It sure brings back such fond memories. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI really love both pictures & I wish that I've lived in the neigborhood ;-) The Museum of Steele would be an interesting idea, guess many of us would love to work there ;-)
ReplyDeleteOh yes - I can imagine well what Peter would do with his wax figure LOL ...
@Gayle: what an idea - guess that body pillow with the playgirl pics and NO Post-its would be sold out pretty soon ;-)
Thank's for sharing & much love
-Sabine-
seeing peter is from new york, too bad they cant get the madam toussads to do a wax figure of him!!! it would be so cool.i was last there in 2010 and really wished they had a figure of peter i could take my picture with. after all he is a new york icon!!!
ReplyDeleteHi, my name is Lisa Rodriguez. I was at this picnic with Peter. I remember he called me in CT and invited me to a bbq at his sisters house very close to the beach. It was probably 2002 in July, close to independence day. Tony was there also. I was soo glad to meet all the cousins, the rest of the sisters and to see your mother again. I was too shy to go swimming,lol. But I do cherish all the time that we spent together outside of the public eye. I love and cared for him sincerely, the best way I knew how. 😢
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