Honor Guard Activation for Pete Bendinelli

Brothers and Sisters,

It is with great sadness that I inform you of the duty related death of Brother Pete Bendinelli of Calumet City Professional Firefighters, Local 621. Brother Bendinelli passed away Monday, March 31st, 2025, from occupational cancer. Brother Bendinelli was 48 years old. He is survived by his wife Lisa and daughters Mariana and Mia.

Brother Bendinelli’s services are as follows:

Wake: Friday, April 4th, 2025, from 1400-2000hrs, at Faith Church- 100 W. 81st Ave., Dyer, IN 46311. 

Uniformed Personnel Walk-Through: Friday, April 4th, 2025, at 1900hrs, at Faith Church- 100 W. 81st Ave., Dyer, IN 46311. Honor Guard members should arrive no later than 1800hrs.

Funeral: Saturday, April 5th, 2025, at 1000hrs, at Faith Church- 100 W. 81st Ave., Dyer, IN 46311. Honor Guard members should arrive no later than 0900hrs.

Honor Procession: Immediately following the funeral service.

Please do what you can to be there. Please bring Local flags and tools for the services. I know, as always, you will all do Whatever It Takes to Honor, Cherish, Remember, and Salute Brother Bendinelli, his family, and his Local.