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Peter Kledaras Obituary
AGE: 93 • Woodbridge, VA
Mr. Kledaras passed away peacefully on Friday, February 27, 2015. He was 93.
Born in Ansonia, CT to the late George and Mercina Kledaras. Peter was a Wilmington, Delaware restaurateur for more than 50 years; he was an enthusiastic owner of race horses and an avid gardener.
Mr. Kledaras was preceded in death by his wife Penelope Frangia. He is survived by his son Peter G. Kledaras, Jr. and his wife Lori of Woodbridge, VA, with whom he lived. Also surviving are five grandchildren: Mara, Dakota, Lauren, Matthew and Zachary. Peter is also survived by his brother Nicholas Kledaras and his sister Helen Breznak.
Services will be held on Tuesday, March 10th at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 808 North Broom St., Wilmington, DE 19805. Visitation will begin at 10 am with funeral services beginning at 11 am. Interment will be immediately following at Silverbrook Cemetery, Wilmington, DE. MealeyFuneralHomes.com (302) 652-5913
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Memories and Condolences
for Peter Kledaras
gus georgiou
March 1, 2024
AN AMAZING MAN. HE TOOK ME SEVERAL TIMES TO THE RACE TRACK
TO SEE HIS HORSES RUNNING. THE LAST TIME I SAW HIM WHEN WE HAD DINNER AT THE MACARONI GRILL
Marie Rife
March 10, 2015
I would like to send my condolences to the Kledaras family Your father was a wonderful person I worked for him at the Corral Steak House along with Penny and Steve such a great family and they made you feel like you were apart of that Great times May the hands of God touch each and everyone of use as he is Laid to Rest
March 9, 2015
Pete & Lori, So sorry to hear about your dad. Bob & Emily Louise Perry
March 9, 2015
Bravo, Nicky
May his memory be eternal
Barbara Dorsey
March 9, 2015
Pete, Vicki and Steve so sorry for your loss. Fond memories of your father. With much love and a heavy heart...
Kathy & Michael Klezaras
March 8, 2015
Pete, Vicki, Steve, and families....you know how we loved our uncle, godfather, and koumbaro. Michael was planning to visit him the weekend that he passed, but it was not to be. There are so many childhood memories Michael has shared. The aluminum Christmas tree, watching Bonanza together on Sunday nights, and those pink elephants! We also have those photos in the Winner's Circle at Brandywine! We were happy that as Michael's godfather, he was the best man (koumbaro) at our wedding. A most memorable photo was when he was executing the crown exchange at our wedding. He was so short and we were both in platform shoes (after all, it was the 70s!). He reached as far as he could but he got the job done! Will miss him a lot. Glad we had a chance to see him and have a nice dinner together in Virginia when we lived there. Memory Eternal!
March 8, 2015
Vicki and Family. So Sorry to hear this. Prayers.
Lee & Tony DeGregory
March 8, 2015
Kledaras Family,
So sorry for your loss, we will keep you in our prayers.
Michele Dorsey
March 7, 2015
My world began in Stonehaven, Delaware with the Kledaras family as our next door neighbors. We were Irish Catholic, they, Greek Orthodox and our cultures blended beautifuly as did our frendships.Pete and my brother Jim grew up together and Vicki and I, just six months apart, were best of friends. I remember Mr. Kledaras as always hard working, smiling and with a cigar. I remember visiting The Little Drum restaurant in Wilmington and later the Coral SteakHouse in Wilmington Manor, the house with two pink elephants at the end of the driveway, guard dogs, the big beautiful corner lot they had, and so many interesting sights, sounds and aromas inside what was always a warm and welcoming home. Love and prayers to the entire Kledaras family. and especially to Vicki. Your neighbor for eternity, Michele
Carol Ashman
March 7, 2015
Vicki and Steve,
I was sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. He was one of the good guys. I hope the many memories you shared with him help you through this difficult time.
shirley pierce
March 7, 2015
Pete, we are very sorry for your loss. Our family has many fond memories of your father. Prayers are with your family and may God Bless.
The Floyd family
connie Seale
March 7, 2015
I'm so sorry Vicki, for your loss. You will always be his special little girl
Randy Roberts
March 7, 2015
Used to go to Mr Pete's steakhouse at least once a week growing up. Have fond memories of a kind and gentle man. May he rest in the peaceful paradise of heaven. God bless the family during this difficult time.
Harry Papaleo
March 7, 2015
Pete - So sorry to hear about your dad, just found out today. Great man and a favorite client, always enjoyed talking with him, say hi to Lori for me.
Carol Succarotte Daniels
March 7, 2015
To Pete and family...I am very sorry for your loss. I remember Mr. Kledaras Sr very well and his restaurant in New Castle. God bless you all and be with you during this time.
March 7, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Nick & Kathy Calliagas
March 7, 2015
Uncle Pete your memory be eternal,Our deepest sympathies and prayers with the WHOLE family.
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