Bayardi, Peter John "Pete" 78, of Phoenix passed away on November 22, 2016. Pete was born on April 14, 1938 in Wheeling, West Virginia and was raised in Ohio. At age 18, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served honorably. He then worked in computer operations and lived in Chicago until a job transfer brought Pete and his family to Phoenix in 1971. Pete loved the outdoors, physical activities, animals, reading, watching his grandkids grow & being with his family. In his later years he was involved in local politics & was a true patriot. Pete was an amazing and beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle & friend. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Maureen; his daughters Maria and Marianne (Jenni); and grandkids, Brandon, Elizabeth, Bryan, Benjamin, Zachary & Ella. Memorial Mass: December 28, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Jerome Catholic Church, 10815 N. 35th Ave., Phoenix with reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Packages from Home at packagesfromhome.org or the Eudist Fathers at http://eudistsusa.org/?page_id=904.