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Legacy of Success
Ministrelli Builders Legacy
Peter Ministrelli, acclaimed across the nation as a developer of luxury homes, comes from a unique background. After serving in the Army Air Corps during World War II in Italy, Peter Ministrelli started Ministrelli Construction Company—destined to become one of Michigan's most successful residential-building
firms.
The Hard Worker
Peter worked harder than everyone else. Despite his limited resources, he managed to deliver higher quality work at lower prices than his competitors; a testament to the determination that characterized the company for years to come.
Not only did this determination characterize the company, but Peter as a person. Employees from that time can still recount how he would arrive at construction sites in his convertible, wearing $100 shoes, and if not satisfied with what he saw, he would walk onto the wet cement, loudly demanding
better work—the quality was non-negotiable.
The Visionary
In the 1970’s, Peter moved to the Palm Desert area where he became well-known as a developer of quality luxury homes. The impact of his work in the Palm Desert area is still evident today, with home listings boasting of their status as Ministrelli Homes’, a label of respected quality. After many years of success in California, Peter returned to Michigan and purchased the fledgling Tullymore Golf Resort and the nearby St. Ives Golf Course. He turned Tullymore into a first-class destination resort by building a gorgeous clubhouse overlooking the 18 th hole, the Residence Clubs, and the many amenities enjoyed by members at Tullymore including the outdoor pools and the tennis courts. Surrounding this beautiful club, he built The Villages of Tullymore.
The Philanthropist
In a combination of reaching his financial goals and wanting to do something positive for the world, Peter was inspired by his wife Florine to fund the development of the Ministrelli Women's Heart Center at Beaumont Hospital. The development was groundbreaking in addressing heart disease
specifically in women, as most research and treatment at the time focused on men.
Further demonstrating his philanthropic side, Peter funded the establishment of Xavier College Preparatory High School in Palm Desert, California. Today, the school serves over 500 students in grades 9 through 12, providing high-quality Catholic education to the Coachella Valley. Peter also supported various religious projects, one being the construction of a church for the St. Scholastica Priory in Petersham, Massachusetts. Two nuns from the priory approached Peter, describing their need for a church and their fundraising efforts. Moved by their dedication—Peter became convinced that this was a project meant for him.
Honoring Our Past
Beyond the mark Peter Ministrelli's businesses and hobbies left on the industries and fields he engaged with, his personality has left a lasting impression on the people he has crossed paths with. Most importantly, Peter Ministrelli's giving personality resulted in several socially beneficial projects
that made the world a better place.
Today, Ministrelli Builders continues to operate within the family, with each new house that takes shape and comes to life doing so as an honor to Peter's legacy—a legacy that will live on forever.
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Listing Realtors
Carlson Premier Realty
License #: 6505381809
34705 W. Twelve Mile Road, Suite 160
Farmington Hills, MI 48331
Office: 248-871-7504
Listing Realtor:
Joann Ministrelli
248-871-7504
License #: 6501394599
Ministrelli Builders
License #: 2102194833
Office Address: 11805 Tullymore Dr,
Stanwood, MI 49346
Listing Realtor:
Chip Issette
231-629-2683
Century 21
White House Realty
10060 Buchanan Road
Canadian Lakes, MI 49346
Office: 231-972-7676

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