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.
Zaven. So sad to see you go man. RIP. You were one hell of a drummer friend union brother father Grandfather. You will be missed. RIP Pete
I was at Buder playground & balls started hitting the ground softballs, baseballs, footballs, volleyballs & airplanes. I asked what’s happening.? Zaven’s on the roof. What’s a zavin? I found out. He’d climbed the down spout over the gutter & the eve then over the fence. He was the fastest, best at board games, best ball player & a yo-yo pro. At 16 he.was a paid musician at Gaslight Square, drinking scotch. He had girls waiting in the back & in the front. It was sickening. He loved his friends, his career, his drums & family. I’ll miss his daily reports on his grandson Aaron. I loved the “Krazy Armenian”.
It was my honor to play with you all these years at the roadhouse. You will always live in our hearts, brother. Rip
So sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. He was full of life and fun. He loved a good time and he loved your family. Hate the memories of his wonderful life fill your hearts at this time of sorrow.
What a great guy, everyone liked Pete.
Oh yes, he will be missed
How is it that I never met him! I truly missed out! Condolences to his family!!!