Zaven “Pete” Melickian
Passed peacefully on Thursday October 2, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He is proceeded in death by his father, Setrak and mother, Azniv who emigrated from Armenia during the Armenian Genocide in the early 1900’s. He is also proceeded in death by his siblings, George Melickian, Alice Peurala and Almas White.
Dear father to Susan Moody, Michelle (Timothy) Schnurbusch and Lindsey Melickian (Andrew Jackoway). Dear Grandfather to Darren (Nancy) Schnurbusch, Nicole (Craig) Oubre, Aaron (Sydney) Schnurbusch, Adam Schnurbusch, Ian (Julia) Schnurbusch, Timothy (Sarah) Schnurbusch, and Andrew Schnurbusch (Olivia Gaidas). Dear Great-grandfather to Brayden, Raegan, Finn, Nora, Ella, Payton, Teddi and Charli. Dear pet-father to Frankie the cat, to whom he will be buried with.
Zaven, mostly known as Pete, was an avid musician (percussionist/drummer) who played on Gaslight Square and Hwy 61 Roadhouse in Webster Groves. He was a lifetime member of the Musician’s Union, Local #2-197 and a retired Journeyman Brewer from Anheuser-Busch, Local #6. He played many sports including, softball, golf, darts, billiards, bowling and many others. He loved fishing, hunting and playing golf and cards with his many friends. He is loved and will be missed by many.
Visitation at Kutis South County Chapel, 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd. 63129 Friday October 10 from 4-8 pm and Saturday 9 am until funeral service at 11:00 am. Interment St. Marcus Cemetery, 7901 Gravois Rd. Affton, MO 63123.