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Peter Delricco Obituary
April 14, 1938 - August 3, 2025
State College, Pennsylvania - It is with heavy hearts and deep love that we announce the passing of Peter Donald Delricco, who left this world on August 3, 2025, at the age of 87, surrounded by love and peace.
Born on April 14, 1938, in Altoona, PA, Pete brought kindness, laughter, and quiet strength into the lives of all who knew him.
A graduate of Altoona High School (1956), Pete went on to study Electrical Engineering at Penn State before serving in the U.S. Air Force. He served his country with four years of active-duty service and four years of inactive service.
In 1962, Pete married his high school sweetheart, Helen Fraundorfer, and moved to State College, where they raised two children and made a lasting home.
Pete worked at HRB-Singer, later Raytheon, for 36 years, holding increasingly responsible positions. In addition, he was one of six original members who founded the Science Park Employee Credit Union (SPE).
He was a devoted Catholic and a faithful member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Grays Woods. He also served as a board member of the Independent Catholic Foundation for Altoona-Johnstown and as president of the Nittany Valley Lodge of the Sons of Italy.
Pete is survived by his two children, Beth Delricco (Ron) and Mark Delricco (Nancy); and by his four grandsons: Andrew Papa, Daniel Papa, Vince Delricco, and Matthew Delricco. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Helen Delricco.
A celebration of Pete's life will be held on August 23 at 11 a.m. at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Grays Woods. For all who knew and loved him, a reception and celebration will follow from 1 to 4 p.m. at Mountain View Country Club in Boalsburg, PA.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks for donations to Wynwood House in Boalsburg, in honor of Pete's generous heart and the caregivers who were there by his side every day. Make checks payable to: EM Rural Living LLC and send to 44 Natures Way Conestoga, PA 17516.
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Lori Fink Belinda
August 7, 2025
So sorry for your loss, I only knew your dad as Pete from church. He sat in the back corner behind my Mother in law, Nancy Belinda, who just passed on July 19. Last Tuesday at the funeral, at Good Shepherd, I looked back in the corner where we sat and wondered how Pete was doing? I never knew his last name and now to find out it was your dad all along...WOW. He did work with my mother at HRB back in the day. What a sweet and kind man many thoughts and prayers.
Tom Lewis
August 7, 2025
Pete was a good friend and boss while I worked for him at HRB/Raytheon. I appreciated his kindness and leadership. Rest in peace Old Friend.
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