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Peter Dates Obituary
PETER EDWARD DATES
AGE: 55 LANDING
Peter Edward Dates died Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at St. Clare's Hospital in Denville. He was 55. Born in Teaneck, NJ, he lived in Hasbrouck Heights moving to West Caldwell before coming to Landing 17 years ago. He was an IT manager with Celgene Corporation in Warren, NJ for the past eight years. Mr. Dates was a parishioner of St. Michael's Church in Netcong, He enjoyed RC Helicopters, Motor Cycles and Computer Games.
He is predeceased by his infant son Scott in 1991. He is survived by his wife, Joanne; two children, Mary Elizabeth and Matthew both at home; his mother Betty Dates of Hasbrouck Heights; two brothers, Michael and his wife Michele of NV and Kevin and his wife Julie of NJ; five sisters Kathleen Dates, Mary Ellen and her husband Joseph Flimlin, Maureen and her husband Larry Levy, Claire and her husband John McGowan and Margaret Dates all of NJ. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 20, 2010 from Morgan Funeral Home, Inc. 31-33 Main St. Netcong (www.netcongfuneral.com) at 9:00 a.m. to a Liturgy of Christian Burial to be celebrated at St. Michael's Church, Netcong at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Good Shepherd Catholic Cemetery. Visiting hours are Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
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Memories and Condolences
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Barbara Polhemus
November 24, 2010
Joanne and I worked together for many years. Frequently, we would have to come in after hours to figure out computer system problems. I remember the times Pete would come in and sit with us, giving us moral support and at the same time providing us with protection from possible harm since we were alone in a deserted building.
Pete was always a kind and caring person.
I'm so sorry for the loss Joanne, her children and the entire family must be feeling with the sudden loss of Pete.
I will pray for all of you.
Love,
Barbara
Charles Lekowski
November 20, 2010
Pete and I became close friends while serving together on the fire department. We were together for each others weddings, our childrens christenings and watching together as each of our children grew up. We were there for each other thru the good times as well as for the difficult and trying ones. Peter went out of his way to help whenever he saw that I needed it, often spending many days helping me instead of being home with his family. I was honored to be able to return the favor whenever it was needed. Peter was my best friend and his departure will leave a void that can not be filled.
Wendy Gibilaro
November 20, 2010
Dear Dates Family, Peter was very supportive of me when I was sick while we were all at my grandfather's wake and funeral. I will never forget Peter's kindness and warm heart. Peter, I know you can hear me: I love you,
your Cousin Wendy
November 20, 2010
Dear Mary Elizabeth I am so sorry for your loss. you were always such a sweet quiet girl. I'm sure your dad was a part of that. You and your family are in my prayers.
Anne Marie Steward "The Nurse"
November 19, 2010
Peter was a beauiful person, I have known him all his life, loved and admired him. Joanne, you, Mary Elizabeth and Matthew are in my thoughts and prayers. Lovd, Aunt Glad
Eric Charf
November 19, 2010
"Pete was a great man who loved his family very deeply. He always put others ahead of himself." ---This certainly begins to describe Pete, but he was a very deep individual. His perverse sense of humor coupled with his darkly jovial manner made many a day worth spending at the office. He was a great man without noteworthy public achievements, but a great man nonetheless.
Joe Sondej
November 19, 2010
Pete was a great man who loved his family very deeply. He always put others ahead of himself. He was a great friend and I will surely miss him.
Mike Longo
November 19, 2010
Pete was a good friend to the RC helicopter flyers at the Top O' New Jersey RC club. We will miss flying with him at our field. We extend our condolences to his family and friends.
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