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Peter Prete Obituary
AGE: 68 • Tuckerton
Peter Del Prete, 68, of Tuckerton, died Friday, surrounded by his family after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Peter was born in Naples, Italy, one of five children, to Nicholas and Marie Del Prete. He traveled to the United States in 1960, with his mother, two brothers and two sisters. He became a talented hair dresser, and after attending Wilfred Beauty School opened his own shop, Petrino's, on Victory Boulevard in Staten Island, New York. In 1990, Peter married Gayle Bentsen and moved to Tuckerton, New Jersey.
He is survived by his wife Gayle Del Prete and six children: Marianne Wagner of Staten Island, NY, Petrina Del Prete of Staten Island, NY, Jill Sauer of Barnegat, NJ, Breanne Del Prete of Tuckerton, NJ, Dana Zanghi of Tuckerton, NJ and Joseph Zanghi of Jackson, NJ, as well as twelve grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He is also survived by his sister, Jenny Bonovolanta and her husband Mike Bonavolanta of Howell, NJ, his brother Steve Del Prete and his wife Diane Del Prete of Belford, NJ, his sister Theresa Dalton of Staten Island, NY and his brother Albert Del Prete and his wife Patricia Del Prete of Waretown, NJ.
He was a member of the Parkertown Fire Department for 25 years, the Great Bay EMS from 2009 to present, the LEH Republican Club from 1995 to present, the Knights of Columbus and was an elected official of the Board of Fire Commissioners since 1998.
Peter was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and friend. He will be dearly missed but not forgotten.
Viewing hours will be held on Tuesday March 4, 2014 from 2 to 4pm and 7 to 9pm and Wednesday March 5 from 9am until the Funeral Service at 10am at the Parkertown Firehouse 830 Railroad Drive Little Egg Harbor, NJ 08087. Interment will follow at Clover Leaf Memorial Park, Woodbridge, NJ.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Parkertown Firehouse 830 Railroad Drive Little Egg Harbor, NJ 08087.
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Love, The Livio Family xoxo
Holly Livio
March 11, 2014
I am so deeply sorry to have just heard of Pete's passing. I have worked the summer months for Pete, Lenny,and John with his catering business. It was my great pleasure to have worked with him and his family. Never a dull moment lol! Pete and his family were always so generous by giving and caring to those who worked for them. I will never forget the day I meet Pete when he came into WaWa were I had worked at the time. He offered me a job and I worked the summer's for him for close to ten years on and off. Between getting married and having kids I was honored that Pete always thought to call me and consider me a reliable worker. It saddens me to think of his family and there heartaches! I will keep them in my prayers and in my heart. God bless Pete and his loving family. xoxo Holly Livio and family
Randi-Beth (Zanghi) Vaccaro
March 5, 2014
Aunt Gayle,
I was so sorry to hear that Pete passed away. I remember him being a nice man and I am happy you found each other.
March 4, 2014
Dear Gayle and family.
We are thinking of you during this difficult time. So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers go out to you, and God Bless you and your family... Sincerely, Matt and Holly Siino and family
Julian Fujiwara
March 4, 2014
Pete was a good friend and will be greatly missed.
March 3, 2014
My Deepest Sympathys. I am Happy I spoke to Pete last year.He was one of a kind.May he be in peace.
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