Peter Steven Souris

Peter Steven Souris, 57, of Bradenton, FL went to be with his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on July 29, 2017. He was born March 14, 1960 in Gary, IN to the late Steve and Goldie Souris. The family moved to Crown Point, IN and he attended Merrillville High School where he played hockey. After high school, he attended the University of Evansville in Evansville, IN receiving his bachelor's degree in business with a double major in Accounting and Finance. Pete was a big sports fan and continued his passion for hockey in Evansville, where he met the love of his life Lisa. He was an active member of the U of E chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. After graduating from the University of Evansville, Pete and Lisa were married March 12, 1983 and moved to Indianapolis, IN where he began his career adventure with Household Finance. In the following years they would move to Arkansas City, KS, Wichita, KS, Fullerton, CA and eventually to Apopka, FL where they welcomed their two beautiful children, Lauren and Tyler. Pete began a career as a mortgage broker in Altamonte Springs, FL and ventured out on his own with a partner to open a successful mortgage business, Atlantic Fidelity Mortgage. In 1998, a desire to be near family brought them to Bradenton, FL where he began his career with Nations Bank (which eventually became Bank of America) and remained until his untimely passing. His passion, dedication, and leadership were appreciated by all who had the pleasure of working with him. Pete was a die hard lifetime Chicago Cubs fan and would often tell stories of rushing home from school so he could watch his beloved Cubbies. After the Cubs won the World Series in 2016 he would often randomly say ''Hey! Did you hear the Cubs won the World Series?" just to relive the moment. Pete's devotion to his family was his driving force in life. He had a passion for youth sports and coached his son Tyler at Manatee West Little League and Manatee Wildcats Pop Warner Football. He provided unwavering support for his daughter, Lauren, as she cheered for Manatee Wildcats, Manatee Hurricanes, and other All-Star Cheerleading squads. His love for his children was evident in his everyday life as he moved mountains to be in the stands for Tyler during his baseball career at Manatee Highschool, State College of Florida, and Georgia Gwinnett College and with Lauren as she continued her cheerleading career at Florida Gulf Coast University. He lived his life with gratitude and said that because he was surrounded by his family, he had everything. Pete is survived by his devout wife of 34 years, Lisa Souris, loving children Lauren Souris and Tyler Souris, beloved sisters Celeste Hasara and her husband Dr. Lawrence Hasara, Paulette Horrigan and her husband Patrick, nieces Kristen (Hasara) Huber an her husband Chris, Trisha (Hasara) Moore and her husband Garrett, nephew Steven Hasara, aunts, uncles, and numerous extended family along with countless friends and acquaintances. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 2nd from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Toale Brothers Funeral Home - 912 53rd Avenue West, Bradenton, FL. A Funeral Service will be on Thursday, August 3rd at 10:00 AM at Toale Brothers Funeral Home - 912 53rd Avenue West, Bradenton, FL. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) or DAV (Disabled American Veterans).

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Peter Steven Souris

March 14, 1960 - July 29, 2017