Peter LoTempio

(Asbury Park Press)

PETER LO TEMPIO
AGE: 61 BRICK
Peter LoTempio, 61, passed away Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009, at home, surrounded by his family. He was born in Agrigento, Sicily and grew up in Brooklyn before moving to Brick 13 years ago. Peter served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam and later was the owner of Meineke Muffler in Neptune. He was a big Jets and Mets fan and also loved fishing and being on the water. Peter loved watching soccer and especially watching his favorite team, Team Roma.
He is predeceased by his parents, Gerlando and Anna LoTempio. Peter is survived by his wife, Alba Demetrio; his daughters, Ariana and Loren; his brother, Joseph LoTempio and his wife Jenny of Neptune City; his sister, JoAnn Benanti and her husband Joseph of Belmar; and his nieces and nephews, Melissa and Gerlando LoTempio and Joseph, and Gerald and Christina Benanti.
Family and friends are invited to visit from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29 and 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30 at the Ely Funeral Home, 3316 Highway 33, Neptune. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 1 at Holy Innocents Church, Neptune, with entombment to follow in St. Catherine's Cemetery, Spring Lake. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children's Hospital or to Meridian Hospice. Condolences may also be made online at www.elyfuneralhome.com.