Peter Puzo

Joel Shine Pete was always the life of the party

Keri Lassalle Pete and his "Cookieman" (Grandson Arden Lassalle)

Keri Lassalle Never a dull moment with Grandpa. Pete (with grandkids - Arden and Ileina (in a bag))

Lisa Strickland "Red"! 1957 MG fixed-head coupe!

Lisa Strickland

Lisa Strickland With daughter Lisa.

Lisa Strickland Peter and Clara, a love story.

Lisa Strickland Golf in Santa Maria, back when.

Lisa Strickland Christmas a few years ago, Clara, son-in-law Brinson, and Brinson's brother Charlie.

Lisa Strickland With college buddy and long-time friend Marty Cassanova, aka Cass Martin. In the middle is more recent friend Mike Borchetta who ironically also grew up with Marty, although Mike and Pete didn't meet until the mid-90's. Mike and Pete share a record biz bond.

Lisa Strickland We all know how much Pete loved cars!

Lisa Strickland Pete loved family, wine, the sun, and good coffee.

Lisa Strickland Grandson Carlyle.

Lisa Strickland With Sophie :)

Lisa Strickland Pete with a little Ryan (left) and daughter Jyl.

Lisa Strickland An oldie but a goodie.

Lisa Strickland A young Peter when with Columbia Records.

Lisa Strickland Daddy, I love you. I miss you. What an amazing Dad you are. You came to parties and plays, and painted my wagon to look like the Partridge Family bus. When this little girl wanted a pony, you bought me a pony. You held my hand, dried my tears with 3 words, and provided big shoes to fill that only Brinson can ever measure up to. You will always be my advisor because your voice and guidance will always be in my heart. I still feel your big hugs, or "Chicago Hugs" as we called them. Don't rest easy Daddy - go make raucous among the stars, create laughter in the heavens, and rain down memories and motivation to all of us who will never stop needing you. See you in a minute Daddy. (Sophie and Clara in background)

Lisa Strickland Pete loved Chicago!

Lisa Strickland We think MCA.

Lisa Strickland Granddaughter Sophia, 2003.

Lisa Strickland Lacrosse goalie! Many broken bones. This guy could do anything and keep on going.

Lisa Strickland This season, we give thanks to you for loving Peter. He loved his life, and will be remembered as one of the finest.

Lisa Strickland With Sophie in Red.

Lisa Strickland Thanksgiving 2018: (left to right) Pete with grandsons Carlyle, Hadrian, Paul, and Arden.

Lisa Strickland Pete with daughters Jyl (middle) and Keri.

Lisa Strickland His Clara.

Lisa Strickland Dad and Jyl.

Lisa Strickland Pete and Clara (right) with in-laws Linda Strickland and Carl McKee (two of his favorite people!). San Diego for Clint Black's "Looking for Christmas" play debut, November 2018.

Lisa Strickland A perfect couple since day one.

Lisa Strickland A family thank you to Chris Baer (left) who has been a fantastic business partner in real estate, a dear friend, and soul-brother to Pete.

Lisa Strickland Best buddy Gordon, who also left us too soon.

Jyl Goldenhar Pete with Ryan at the Father’s Day car show 2018.

Jyl Goldenhar Pete with his Grandsons Carlyle, Hadrian, Paul and Arden singing to the family. Thanksgiving 2018.

Lisa Strickland One of my favorite memories that Dad and I often referred back to was "feeding the duckies" at Santa Maria Country Club, 1966-1967. He later shared this pastime with my sisters and his grandkids as well. Here with Sophie around 2003. So sweet.

Lisa Strickland Dad was quite the instigator! Christmas 2017?

Lisa Strickland Pete and Jay Leno ran into each other often at car shows throughout the years.

Lisa Strickland Pete and Clara, Country Music Hall of Fame, Nashville, TN.

Lisa Strickland Concours d'Elegance, Beverly Hills Father's Day 2018. Me, Dad, and "Red".

Lisa Strickland Sunday afternoons, family, good wine, and his grandkids! Pictured here with Carlyle (then 15).