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1928
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2018
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Peter Geldof Obituary
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Evanelle; his brother Jerry (Alice) of Pennfield, N.Y.; his sister Jane Lanio (Donald) of Lima, N.Y.; his sons Lawrence (Rosemary) of West Chester, Pa., David (Tiffany) of Bear, and his daughters Diane Giles (John) and Lisa Mulligan of Wilmington; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. His sister Norma Lauweret of Rochester, N.Y. preceded Peter in death.
Born and raised in Rochester, N.Y., the son of Peter and Lena (Geldof), Peter attended Monroe High School and SUNY Farmingdale, where he was an avid soccer player and received an award for outstanding student in ornamental horticulture. On June 5, 1974, he married his beloved wife Evanelle in Ellwood City, Pa.
Peter moved to Delaware in 1954, where he was hired as superintendent of Brandywine Springs State Park. In 1964, Peter was appointed director by the Delaware State Park Commission (Division of Parks and Recreation), where he was responsible for acquiring new land for the park systems and preserving existing state parks. He was most proud of his accomplishments in the creation of three state beach parks: Cape Henlopen, Delaware Seashore and Fenwick Island. In 1984, Peter received the Governor's Diamond State Award for his dedication to establishing outstanding parks and facilities. He retired in October of 1986 after 32 years of service.
Peter had a passion for horses. He owned, bred, trained and raced standardbred horses for many years while operating his farm, New Amsterdam Farms. He loved racing harness horses up and down the East Coast. Peter also was a renowned horticulturist and landscape design expert, not only putting his skills to work for the Delaware State Parks, but creating masterpieces of his friends and families gardens and yards.
Visitation will be held at Pippin Funeral Home, 119 W. Camden Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, Wednesday, August 8, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held Thursday August 9 at Red Clay Creek Presbyterian Church, 500 McKennans Church Road, Wilmington, at 11 a.m. Prior to the service, friends are welcome to visit with the family starting at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity in his honor. Online condolences may be made via www.pippinfuneralhome.com.
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Bonnie carmine
July 30, 2022
Pete Geldof was a wonderful roll model for me, while working for him at the Division of Parks and
Recreation I learned so much.
I think of him often and sad that he's not still here.
Bonnie Carmine
July 30, 2020
Still miss knowing Pete is there for all of us. I'm sure his wife and family miss him very much. He was a Giant among men. Always greatful for my time working for and with him!
Ed Clancy
December 29, 2018
A great man, caring boss, and true friend. I could never say enough about MR. GELDOF !!! I remember a sign he wanted to put at the end of the driveway to the farm... SLOW DOWN, FOR PETE'S SAKE.. then he'd laugh.. A GREAT MAN..
September 9, 2018
ith my sincere sympathy to your family; May your treasured memories continue to provide a measure of comfort and peace to the family. Please be strengthened from (Isaiah 61:1,2) our God "binds up the broken-hearted and comforts all who mourn"
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Wanda Henry
August 30, 2018
To Peter Geldof Jr. my prayers are for your family and friends,I know its not easy loosing a loved one so through your prayers you can ask God for all the comfort,support and the peace you all need at this bereaved time.
August 14, 2018
Condolences. May your many wonderful memories of Mr. Peter Geldof Jr. warm your heart and put a smile on your face. May you have faith in Jesus' words found at John 6:44.
AC GA
August 13, 2018
God is good and merciful, he keep those who pass on in his memory because they are precious to him. Psalms 116:15.
August 10, 2018
My sincerest condolences to the Geldof Family in the loss of your loved one, Peter, and pray you find comfort in Psalms 91:2.
BRY
August 8, 2018
Sincere condolences to the family, May you lean on the arm of God each and every morning as you cope with the dear loss in your life - Isaiah 33:2
Christopher J Pollinger
August 7, 2018
Dave & Family, so sorry for your loss..Your dad lived a full life & has so much to show for it..I will think of him every time I enter a State Park....Our prayers are with you at this time..
Chris Pollinger
Richard Calvert
August 6, 2018
David,
My own and family's prayers are with you and yours as your father finds himself in Our Dear Lords loving embrace.
Richard and Brenda Calvert
RK
August 6, 2018
Please accept my deepest and heartfelt condolences at this time of your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1, 2
Bonnie Carmine
August 5, 2018
I was hired by Pete Geldof in 1981, to be his Admin. Asst.
Pete was a vistionary and a
mentor to many of the DE State
Parks & Recreation staff. He
spoke of his wife, Evanelle and his family many times and you could tell the love
he had for all of them. He
was a role model for me and
I tried to work hard for him and the Parks staff. It was
great. Pete you have left your mark on all of us. Rest
in peace dear friend.
Bonnie & Jeff Carmine
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