Photo courtesy of Colonial Funeral Homes - Brick
Brick, New Jersey
Sep 15, 1948 – May 4, 2022 (Age 73)
Peter L. Benninger, 73, of Brick passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at Ocean Medical Center. He was born in Irvington, NJ, and grew up in Mountainside NJ. He attended Oratory Prep in Summit NJ and graduated from Mount Saint Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, MD in 1970. He settled in Brick in 1970.
Peter was the former owner and operator of Laurel Brook Realty. In 1982, Peter bought the Herbertsville Deli in Brick and ran it with his wife, Bernadette, until 2006. He most recently was working for Crossroads Realty in Point Pleasant.
Surviving are his wife Bernadette Ackerman Benninger; his son Peter Albert Benninger; two daughters Kate DiNatale, her husband Nick, and Maryanne McAleer, and her husband Shane; his sister Mary Howard and her husband Tony and six grandchildren Brenden, Luke, Meghan, Danny, Mike and Ryan. Cousins, nieces, nephews, and many lifelong friends.
A Memorial Gathering and Celebration of Life
Saturday, May 21, 2022, at Colonial Funeral Home, Route 88, Brick, NJ.
1pm-5pm.
All are welcome
Saturday, June 11, 2022
11 am
Mass at the Carmelite Monastery
1318 Dulaney Valley Road
Towson, MD 21286
All are welcome
Burial: Mount Saint Mary's Cemetery, Emmitsburg, MD
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Carmelite Monastery 1318 Dulaney Valley Road, Towson, MD 21286
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Sorry to learn of Pete's passing. What a great guy! My condolences to his family and friends.
Sincerely,
Edward (Woody) Buonopane
Edward Buonopane
January 13, 2026 | Austin, TX | Classmate
I will forever be grateful to Pete for giving me my first job at Herbertsville Deli. Pete was one of the kindest, most generous employers. He and his family were kind and treated all of the employees with respect and made coming to work enjoyable. Pete's mother's rice pudding also made coming to work enjoyable! Although it has been over 30 years since I had seen Pete, I will always remember him in a fond way. Rest in Peace Pete. You will be missed by many.
Tina (Guido) Suhl
May 23, 2022 | Brick, NJ | Coworker
To the Family,
My deepest condolences for your great loss. Pete was a true gentleman, father , husband, wrestling dad and fan. His loss is not only a loss for the wonderful Benninger family, but for all if Brick and the surrounding area. Pete’s empathy, generosity and humanity were limitless! Rest In Peace my friend!
Tony Caravella
Tony Caravella
May 18, 2022 | Venice, FL | Friend
Great memories of Pete at Mount St Mary’ University and a trip to Florida.
John Kenney
May 16, 2022 | Catonsville, MD | Friend
I only knew Pete for a short time but he was just a nice guy. I felt we hit it off and considered him a friend. Rest In Peace Pete.
Rick Bott
May 15, 2022 | Brick, NJ | Friend
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tom & Mariann Keil
May 10, 2022 | Brick, NJ | Friend
