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Peter Theodore Grap

1944 - 2025

Peter Theodore Grap obituary, 1944-2025, Zebulon, NC

BORN

1944

DIED

2025

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Underwood Funeral Home - Smithfield

522 South Bright Leaf Blvd.

Smithfield, North Carolina

Peter Grap Obituary

Peter Theodore Grap

January 14, 1944 - February 26, 2025

Zebulon, North Carolina - Peter Theodore Grap "Pete" or "Grap"

Peter T. Grap, 81, of Zebulon, NC died Wednesday February 26th, 2025.

Peter was born January 14th, 1944 in Bound Brook, Nj to Pete and Angie Grap.

Pete arrived in North Carolina during the fall of 1994 via a 20 year stay in Southern California. He and his wife Grace immediately found a home on Bunn Lake. Pete took to lake life and at 50 took up water skiing, quickly moving from 2 ski's to a single ski. Dad continued to ski until his health prevented him just a few years ago. But if you needed a pull he was your man. Pete and Grace became fast friends with Glenn and Norma, their next-door neighbors. Skiing, deck and home projects and the occasional "social" became routine. Just about 7 years ago Paul and Maryann Verderber moved in across the street from mom and dad while they waited to build their house. Dad and Paul became immediate friends. One of my last conversations with Dad was what a great friend he had in Paul.

Peter is survived by his wife of 50 years Grace, their children Nanette and husband Michael , George and wife Jan, 4 grandchildren Dustin, Nicholas and wife Starla, Mitchell and Mathew, 4 great grandchildren, Brooklynn, Jamie, Kendall and Shepherd. His Brother Carmen and wife Sue and 3 nephews.

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Published by The News & Observer from Mar. 6 to Mar. 8, 2025.

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Max & Bridget Kipfer

March 7, 2025

Dear Gracie,
We are thinking of you during this very difficult time. We have always been so fond of both of you, and I miss our talks on your screened porch most of all.
Between losing my Mom this week, and me coming down with the flu, makes it impossible for us to be there to give you a hug as you celebrate Pete. Please know that we´ll be there in spirit. And just maybe, Pete and my mom have already bumped into each other and are enjoying a laugh or two (wouldn´t that be something)! We promise to catch up soon.
Love you!
Bridget & Max

Connie Gauthier

March 4, 2025

We had great times as kids together so many years ago. Pete had the greatest smile and could easily make you laugh as years passed. Our connection was not as strong, but he will be missed and he has left. Great memories, Connie.

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