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Peter Gakos Obituary
Mr. Gakos was born in Morristown. He was the owner and operator of Midway Delicatessen & Liquors, Dover, for 38 years. Also, he was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Korean War. He was a parishioner of Good Shepherd R.C. Church, Andover, and a member of the Panther Valley Golf Association. And, he was a volunteer at Hackettstown Regional Medical Center, Hackettstown, where he was a 2011 inductee in the HRMC Senior Hall of Fame, and a volunteer at the Dover Soup Kitchen.
Services were Monday at Good Shepherd R.C. Church, followed by burial at Good Shepherd Catholic Cemetery, Andover. Arrangements were by the Cochran Funeral Home, Hackettstown. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Hackettstown Regional Medical Center, 651 Willow Grove St., Hackettstown, NJ 07480.
Mr. Gakos also is survived by his other son, Peter, of Basking Ridge; his daughter, Teri Gakos Berquist, of Berkeley Heights; his brother, Sophocles, of Madison; and six grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his wife, the former Angalikee Antonius; and his parents, John and Soteria.
Memories and Condolences
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Alan C. French
March 9, 2023
Peter died so young. Miss you still
March 24, 2012
I am so saddened by Pete's passing. He and Kiki were such dear friends of Chuck and myself. I know that Chuck and Pete are together in Heaven looking down at their families and smiling. Until we all meet again. Rest in peace.
Alice Knichel & Family
Port Orange, Fl
The Loporcaro & DelGado Families
March 19, 2012
We are sorry to hear of Pete's passing. He was a good friend for many years and we will miss him. Our deepest sympathy.
Barbara Robshaw
March 19, 2012
The service today was a wonderful memory of Pete who was always so kind to everyone he knew. I will certainly miss him as will his wonderful family, they were so lucky to have him in their life.
Tilton Family
March 19, 2012
Nick, Laura,
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Marjorie Pierson
March 19, 2012
Pete always had a smile when Bob and I came in to his Deli. He played basketball with Bob. His Potato Salad was to die for. He volunteered everwhere and will be greatly missed. God Bless his family in their loss. He gave us wonderful memories.
Lopi Lopatin
March 18, 2012
My sympathy for Pete, and his wonderful family. I will always remember those special days of going into his market and kidding with him and eating those great sandwiches . He and the market are a great memory in my heart.
Kathy Lieberwirth Brooks
March 18, 2012
Dear Kiki and family,
I am so saddened to hear of Pete's passing. He was always so wonderful to me when I came to the store. I have many wonderful memories of him. I know he will be missed. In deepest sympathy.
Alan & Molly French
March 17, 2012
Teri, you dad was a beautiful human being, kind, gentle, loving and one that could always bring a smile to your face. What a blessing for me to have visited lasted Sunday. He was ready to go and for his sake we celebrate, but we were not ready to let him go and we will miss hime greatly.
Jenn and I are in Virginia and she just heard the news over twitter. I cannot believe we did not hear before now.
March 16, 2012
Condolences to the family of Pete Gakos. So sorry for your loss. We have fond memories of the times that Pete was with us. He always lit up the room and was a very positive person.
The Zilla family
Pat, John, Dylan, Daniel
John Storgion
March 16, 2012
May his memory be eternal
Demetria Laird
March 15, 2012
I always enjoyed working with Pete at Faith Kitchen in Dover on the Tuesdays that our church volunteered. He always had a hug and a big smile for everybody.
Suzanne Capps
March 15, 2012
Pete put in many hours at the Faith Kitchen in Dover on Tuesdays....his smile and compassion will be missed.
Mary Goodreds
March 15, 2012
Pete, You will be missed.
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