Mr. Peter Ronald Eason

Peter Ronald Eason, age 87, of Glen Mills, PA, died Wednesday January 21, 2015 at Neighborhood Hospice in West Chester, PA. He was the husband of Jacqueline Palumbo Eason who died in 2014 and with whom he shared 64 years of marriage. Born in Brooklyn NY, he was the son of the late Peter R. Eason and the late Eileen Henderson Eason. Peter served our country during World War II in the Navy. He was a proud member of the Fire Department of New York for over 20 years. Pete worked and studied hard and achieved the rank of lieutenant and eventually Captain leading Rescue 2 Company in Brooklyn NY. Peter often put his life in danger and saved many lives during his career. This station is known to be one of the busiest fire stations in the country. The love of his life was his wife Jackie, and the family that they raised together. He devoted himself to ensuring their wellbeing and was an active participant in all their lives. He is survived by his sons and daughters, Linda Bartunek and her husband George of Baiting Hollow NY, Donna Kiernan and her husband Frank of West Chester PA, Peter and his wife Renee of Milford CT and Thomas and his wife Krista of Niskayuna NY; one sister, Joan Silveira of Pismo Beach CA; eleven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren Funeral services and interment will be held privately. Contributions in Peter's memory may be made to Alzheimer's Association 399 Market St. Suite 102 Philadelphia, PA 19106 or to Neighborhood Hospice, 795 E. Marshall St., Suite 204, West Chester, PA 19380. Arrangements are being handled by the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home Inc. (610-444-4116) of Kennett Square. To share a memory with his family or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.griecocares.com