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Peter Lella Obituary
Peter Paul, age 89, of Oak Ridge, formerly of Butler, died Tuesday, August 7, 2012. Mr. Lella was born in Bari, Italy, the son of the late Luigi and the late Rosa Lella. He served in the Army during World War II and was a member of the Local Teamsters Trucking Union. He is survived by his devoted wife of 67 years, Margaret (Geier) Lella, his three beloved children, Peter Louis Lella and his wife Carol, Linda Lella and Lisa Peters and husband Brian, five cherished grandchildren and three adored great-grandchildren. Viewing hours will be Friday, August 10th, 2012 from 4-8 PM at The Morrison Funeral Home, 86 Bartholdi Avenue, Butler, NJ. A funeral service will be held Saturday 11:30 AM also at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Butler, NJ.
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Memories and Condolences
for Peter Lella
ARLENE mATTHEWS
August 10, 2012
Linda,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family for the loss of your Dad.
Virginia Bethon
August 10, 2012
Linda
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. My sympathy and prayers to you and your family.
Patti Knowles
August 9, 2012
God bless your Dad! 89 years and 67 years married...sounds like he had a great life! Sorry for your loss but know he is at peace.
LINDA VEDSTED
August 9, 2012
Dear Linda,
So sorry to hear about your dad's passing. He had a good long life. He's at Peace now. Rich & I send our Sympathy to you, your mom and all your family.
Love,
Linda Vedsted
Tina Sapio - Kaufmann
August 9, 2012
You're in my thoughts and prayers Linda. Wish I could be there with you. All my love to you and your family,
Tina
Michael Tress
August 9, 2012
My condolences, Linda. Keep him alive in your heart and in your thoughts.
love,
Mike
Diane Sayre
August 9, 2012
We are very sorry to hear of your dad passing on. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
love,
Jean, Diane, Gil, Arthur James, Gail and Gary
Jan Lella
August 9, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. I have many and will always cherish them.
Peace to you all.
Love,
Jan
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