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Peter Check Obituary
AGE: 68 • Englewood
Peter P. Check, Jr., 68, of Englewood, Florida passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at his Charlotte County residence. Born on September 29, 1946 in South Amboy, NJ, Peter served in the U.S. Army reserve. He was a salesman for Gourmet Foods in Woodbridge, NJ. After retirement he moved to Florida from Metuchen, NJ in 2004. In Florida, Peter was a member of the American Legion Post 113 in Rotonda West; Englewood Eagles Aerie 3885 and the Loyal Order of Moose, Gulf Cove Chapter 2252 in Port Charlotte. He was a communicant of St. Francis of Assisi Parish.
Survivors include his loving wife of twenty-nine years: Monica P. Check of Englewood, FL; one daughter: Jennifer Check of Keasbey, NJ; his mother: Evelyn Check of Panama City, FL; one step-daughter: Marybeth (Todd) Norton of Wilmington, OH; three step-sons: Patrick F. Allen of Lincroft, NJ; Peter C. (Carla) Allen of Ft. Pearce, FL; Cdr. Paul D. (Janine) Allen of Portsmouth, VA; two sisters: Carole Burhow of Panama City, FL; Deborah Lynch of Sayreville, NJ; seven grand children; many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, May 11, 2015 at 1 Pm at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, 5265 Placida Road, Grove City, FL. Entombment will follow at Gulf Pines Memorial Park Cemetery in Englewood. Memorial contributions may be made to Tidewell Hospice, Inc. 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238 or Englewood Helping Hand, Inc., Post Office Box 791, Englewood, FL 34295-0791 in memory of Peter Check. Englewood Community Funeral Home has been selected to serve the Check family. You may share a memory with them at www.englewoodfh.com
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Jim & Leah Check
May 20, 2015
We are saddened to hear about your loss. Our sympathy goes out to the family with warmest wishes. May the fondest memories help you and the family face each new day. All Gods Blessings.
May 11, 2015
Dear Monica and Jenn,
Rudy and I were so sorry to hear of Bud's passing. Words just don't say enough. Very shocked and saddened.
Karen & Rudy Palma
John Szuch
May 8, 2015
Father, Husband, Hero...Thinking of you Uncle Pete. Rest in Peace. You are in my prayers Jennifer. Me ke aloha, pau'ole...
Patricia risley
May 8, 2015
Monica,Jen and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Martha Hagedorn
May 8, 2015
Dear Monica and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Always a good time with Pete, he will be remember fondly.
Tom O'Connor
May 8, 2015
Cookie,
So sorry for your loss. Pete was one of a kind. You are in my prayers. Hang in there.
Susan Friscia
May 8, 2015
Dear Jennifer ! I'm sorry for the loss of your father. I know he is looking down on you with a big smile and just know how proud he is of you RIP Uncle Pete
Jennifer Bennett
May 8, 2015
Jen I am very sorry for your loss. There just are no words
Kelly Hyer
May 7, 2015
Monica,
So sad to hear of Pete the Ump's passing. I fondly remember our times together at the Center Bar and him coming over to play cards with the guys. He was a great friend and I know he's resting comfortably in the arms of angels. Love and prayers to you and your families. XOXO
SHARON HALLOREN
May 7, 2015
Monica and Family
i am so sorry for your loss. Pete was a great guy and friend that i will remember forever
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