Peter Joseph Lentine

Peter Joseph Lentine, father, husband, brother, musician, video director, realtor and world's biggest Michigan State Spartans fan died in Minneapolis March 9 at the age of 70 following a massive heart attack. As his heart failed him, our hearts are now broken. Pete was born in Detroit, MI, son of Manuel (Manny) Lentine and Henriette (Bea) Baillargeon Lentine, who precede him in death. Pete leaves behind his wife, Kim, and their two children, Alyssa and Robin - both the loves of his life. Pete was blessed with the enormous love of an equally enormous family - Manuel Lentine III, Josephine Lentine, Jeannine (Harold) DuPrie, Jim (Lori) Lentine, Renee (Steve) Hill, Suzanne (Brian) McTighe, Samuel Lentine, and Michelle (Ken) Way. He also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews who were the source of great pride. He will also be missed by his extended family and many, many friends across the country. Pete's family would also like to give a special mention to a man who was a guiding star for Pete, and spiritual light for the entire family, Monsignor Pete Lentine, for whom Pete was named and with whom he shared a special bond. Pete began his life in Detroit, MI and grew up in Wayne where he and his siblings enjoyed a tight-knit neighborhood, where Pete and his brother Manny got up early with their dad to sell fruit and vegetables to help pay for their Catholic schooling, and where Pete graduated from St. Mary's High School in Wayne, enjoying multiple sports: basketball, football and track, which earned him a scholarship at Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, MI. Eventually he heard the call of Michigan State University, and while he didn't continue his track career there, he began a career path leading him to video directing at television news stations in Kalamazoo, MI; Santa Barbara, CA; Sacramento, CA; and Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN. He also proudly directed live productions for major corporations, including Best Buy, Macy's, and Target in Minneapolis. One of his favorite experiences was working for MSNBC (The Jesse Ventura Show). Pete fell back into running in a major way when he and Kim moved to the Twin Cities. Pete was proud to have completed both Grandma's Marathon and the celebrated Twin Cities Marathon where he was classed with the elite runners and qualified for the Boston Marathon. He skipped that race to be present for the birth of his eldest child. Pete's first love has always been his family. He became a realtor in large part to have the flexibility to juggle parenting duties with Kim and her work schedule. Their children are so much richer for the experience. In recent years, Pete rekindled another love, guitar - his father Manny was his first teacher, and in his 60's Pete turned to other teachers to once again learn how to make music and express himself in a new way. Pete was always creative, whether it was through his video production and directing, figuring out the right way to market a home and close the deal for a client, or as an enterprising DIYer - building multiple decks and other projects at the homes he and Kim lived in throughout their nearly 33 year marriage. Pete lived enthusiastically and fully, and sadly, for the rest of us, not nearly long enough. We will forever miss him, forever love him and forever cheer on the green and white in his name. A celebration of life will be held at Washburn McReavy Funeral Chapel, 5000 W. 50th St., Edina, MN 55436, Friday, April 5. Visiting begins at 1p.m. with a remembrance and life celebration at 2 p.m. We ask that you consider wearing green and white to celebrate Pete's favorite colors.

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Peter Joseph Lentine

November 24, 1953 - March 9, 2024

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Peter Joseph Lentine

November 24, 1953 - March 9, 2024

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