Peter A. Schwake

1939 - 2012

Peter A. Schwake obituary, 1939-2012, Manchester, NJ

Peter A. Schwake

1939 - 2012

BORN

1939

DIED

2012

Peter Schwake Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 9, 2012.
Peter Albert Schwake, 73, of Manchester, NJ, passed away November 7, 2012 at the Community Medical Center, Toms River, NJ. Born in Hanover, Germany, Peter lived in Wayne for 37 years before moving to Manchester in December of 2000. He served in the National Guard for eight years. Peter worked as VP/General Manager for several New Jersey companies such as ACME Tire Hardware, Coilhose Pneumatics and completed his career as a Consultant for Nycoil.

Peter is survived by his devoted wife of 52 years, Diane (nee Basileo) Schwake, his children Linda Schwake of Maryland, Peter Schwake of Metuchen, NJ and Steven Schwake of Manchester, NJ, his sister Petra Blau of Hawthorne, nieces Lisa and Kristine, grandchildren, the late Kimberly and the late Amanda, Toby, Sara, Dana, Steven, Jr. and Andrew and his great granddaughter Lindsey.

Family and friends are invited to the Visitation at the Anderson & Campbell Funeral Home, 3010 Ridgeway Road, Manchester, NJ 08759, on Saturday November 17, from 11:30 am – 2:30 pm, including a Funeral Service at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Peter's memory to the Victims of Hurrican Sandy, c/o Faith Baptist Church, 1528 Route 9, Toms River, NJ 08755.

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Stacy Mitnick-Pagan

November 16, 2012

The Schwake Family

These are sad times for Many of us. I am so sorry for the pain you have all endured due to your loss. My heart is with you. LOVE ALWAYS, Stacy Mitnick Pagan

Joan Bowen

November 13, 2012

Diane, Petra, and family: Words seem inadequate when your pain is so fresh, but I want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Joan Bowen

Bernice Stanton

November 10, 2012

Diane, I am so sorry for you and your families lost. I will keep all of you in my prayers. Bernice

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