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Peter Chakiris Obituary

Peter Chakiris

Whiting - Peter Chakiris, 81, of Whiting, NJ (formerly of Flanders, NJ) died on November 7, 2018 at Community Medical Center in Toms River, NJ.

Peter was born on September 28, 1937 in Newark, NJ to the late George and Betty Chakiris.

Peter proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He married the love of his life Carol Babitsky in 1959 and together celebrated 56 years of marriage prior to her passing in 2015. He was a NY Yankees fan and loved cars. Peter was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Roman Catholic Church in Whiting, NJ

He is survived by his loving children, Diane Gerstner and her husband Jeff, Karen DeHaas, Cynthia Chakiris Carney. 3 grandsons and 1 granddaughter. He also leaves behind 2 great-granddaughters. He is preceded in death by his devoted wife Carol.

Family and friends may pay their respects on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 from 4-8PM at the Scala Memorial Home, 124 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 10:30 AM at the Church Of The Assumption Of The Blessed Virgin Mary, 302 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840. Burial will immediately follow the Mass at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in East Hanover, NJ

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Peter's name to Deborah Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 820, Browns Mills, 08015

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Scala Memorial Home, 124 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840. To send an online condolence please visit www.scalamemorialhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Asbury Park Press on Nov. 10, 2018.

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Karen Sheahan

November 12, 2018

Pete was my neighbor. I did not know about his passing until today. I am so sorry for the loss to the family. Pete was a hard working man that too pride in all he did. I've already been missing his friendly waves as I leave for work, and looked forward to him returning,. He was very lonely without Carol and I hope he is at peace as they reunite. Rest in Peace Pete.
Karen Sheahan

Diane [email protected]

November 10, 2018

I love you dad.

kathy &Jack Monte

November 10, 2018

Our sincere sympathy to all the family..Jack and I were very good friends with Pete and Carol. Before he left Whiting, my husband paid many visits to Pete both at home and Arista Care. We loved Pete and all the fun the 4 of us had together. We will surely miss him. May he be at peace.

Diane Gerstner

November 10, 2018

I love you dad

November 10, 2018

Sincere condolences to the family,
May the love and strength from God sustain and comfort you during this time of sorrow.
2 Thessalonian 2:16,17

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