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Peter Vrahnos Obituary
Peter G. Vrahnos, 84 of Millburn, NJ passed away March 14, 2018 at the New Jersey Firemen's Home in Boonton, NJ after a long illness. A funeral service will be held at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 119 Main St. in Millburn on Saturday, March 17th at 10:00am. Interment will follow at St. Stephen's Cemetery. Friends are invited to visit at Bradley, Smith & Smith, 415 Morris Ave., in Springfield on Friday from 4 to 8pm. For further information or to send a condolence, please visit www.bradleyfuneralhomes.com.
Born and raised in Millburn, Pete retired as a Millburn fireman in 1981. Pete then worked for AT&T Bell Labs and Lucent Technologies, retiring after thirteen years. He was the superintendent for St. Stephen's Cemetery (affectionately known as Peter's Park) in Millburn for 32 years. He thoroughly enjoyed the Lord's work keeping the grounds of the cemetery neat and clean. He served on the St. Stephen's building and grounds committee, the vestry and ushered at Sunday services. Throughout his retirement, he stayed active with Meals on Wheels, the local Red Cross, and New Eyes for the needy.
Peter is predeceased by his father, George Vrahnos, and his mother, Mae (Baiely) Vrahnos, his son, Steven, and his sister, Carol Walling. He is survived by his son, Donald and his wife, Barbara of Newton, NJ. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the NJ Firemen's Home, Boonton, NJ
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March 19, 2018
When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. May the wonderful treasures fill your hearts with love and bring you peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14*
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March 19, 2018
Condolences to all.Seek comfort in family and close friends.Let God continue to heal your pain.
Paz Richter
March 19, 2018
We pray God for you family and friends gives you peace and comfort at this most difficult time. Those who pass on God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes . My sincerest condolences . Psalm116:15,
March 19, 2018
May God bless and comfort the family and loving friends support you at this difficult time. (Matthews5:4) Please accept my sincere condolences.
March 19, 2018
My condolences to the family and friends.
March 19, 2018
May you all have the strength you need at this time of sorrow, Phillipians 4:13.- Philadelphia.
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