A good Cowboy and a good Man entered heaven this month. Peter Anthony Noli passed away in the early morning hours of May 4th, 2023. Pete as he was called by his friends and family was born in Kingman, Az on June 2nd, 1943. Preceded in death by his father, George Noli from Owens, Az, his mother
Trinidad "Triny" Campa from Wikiup, Az; sisters Elizabeth Cordova and Theresa Noli. Pete is survived by his wife of 55 years Maryanne Noli, sons Christopher and Matthew Noli, his two adored grandsons Scout and Sailor Noli, his sisters Darlene Farmer and Patrcia Granzow. His family were early homesteaders, pioneers, and ranchers in Mohave County. He and his sisters attended All Saints Catholic school in Tucson for a short time. The family relocated to Phoenix in 1952, where Pete worked as a newspaper delivery boy for the Arizona Republic. His favorite stops KPHO radio/TV stations and the West Ward Ho Hotel. Pete attended St Mary's elementary school, Graduated from Phoenix Union High school in 1963. After graduation, entered into an apprenticeship and began working for Alert Plumbing Company. Pete went from journeyman to master plumber. After 40 plus years in his beloved vocation, Pete retired from Marlin Mechanical Plumbing Corp, as Field Superintendent. Pete married his high school sweetheart Maryanne Montoya in 1969 at St Agnes Catholic church in Phoenix. Pete and Maryanne built their dream house and raised their children in Laveen, AZ and after 45 years living in that house, retired to Tucson to be close to their Grandchildren. He loved farming and ranching, raising cattle and riding horses the cowboy life was in his blood. He loved sharing his knowledge with his sons and grandsons. Pete Noli was laid to rest on May 13, 2023, at Holy Hope Catholic Cemetery.