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Peter Wisniewski Obituary

Peter P. Wisniewski, age 69, of Norwalk, died suddenly on Tuesday, September 1. He was the loving husband for 43 years of Judy Eisenman Wisniewski. Peter was born on May 18, 1946 in Hoboken, NJ, the son of the late Joseph and Lucille Wisniewski. He was a dual-sport athlete and Class of 1915 award winner at the University of Pennsylvania and received his MBA from the Wharton School of Business. From his time as a star player for Weehawken High School on top of the Lincoln Tunnel to the courts of Shore and Country and course at Oak Hills, Peter satisfied his love of sports. He was also a voracious reader and a lifelong Yankee fan. Often heard before seen, his big personality will be greatly missed. In addition to his wife Judy, Peter is survived by his children Abigail Callahan and her husband Robert of Milton, MA, Peter A. Wisniewski and his wife Christina of New York City and Jed Wisniewski of Norwalk. He was the cherished youngest brother of Theresa Kelly (deceased), Joseph Wisniewski, Lucy Sabato and Barbara DeLorenzo. “Gramps” is also survived by his grandchildren Eliza, Sam, Sara, Peter, Meredith and Aleksandr and many nieces and nephews. Peter’s family will receive friends at the Magner Funeral Home, 12 Mott Ave., Norwalk on Saturday, September 5 from 11 am to 2 pm, with a prayer service at 12 noon. Private burial will follow at a later date. For directions or to leave an online condolence, please go to www.magnerfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Hour on Sep. 3, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Peter Wisniewski

16 Entries

John Abahoonie

September 29, 2015

Played with and against Pete going back to Little League. A great athlete and an even greater individual, Pete was the guy we all wanted to be. Deepest condolences to his family . . .

John Maillard

September 29, 2015

Pete and I played baseball, basketball and football from Little League through High School. He was indeed a superlative athlete. More importantly, he was a wonderful friend and teammate.

charles virgilio

September 29, 2015

Peter wa a great guy. Smart and athletic. We went to school together. Played little league baseball together. Charlie Virgilio

Jack Schweberger

September 10, 2015

Peter P. Wisniewski
I grew up with the Wisniewski's in Weehawken, NJ. I remember first noting Pete's athletic ability at the annual Webster school/Lincoln school softball game when we were about eleven. I t was notably special very early on that Pete was special. He moved so gracefully at shortstop and would corral everything that came near him or actually anything that was hit by an opponent. Pete was extremely competitive and great fun to watch. As the varsity shortstop at Weekawken which which was the inevitable progression of his talent . He continued his dynamic and graceful baseball play. If a ball was hit to the left side of the infield you knew Pete would track it down and make the play. He was as gifted an athlete as ever played any game. We shared the basketball court at WHS under the tutelage of Coach Perry DelPugatorio for two seasons together. Pete was a very talented guard.
Part of his success has to be credited to Joe and Barbara. Barbara was the best female athlete I had ever seen until I was about 50. And having a big brother like Joe gave Pete another extra advantage. Playing sports constantly against older players with his brother It has always been the fast track to developing talent in youngsters.
But Pete's greatest gift was playing football. The most difficult thing to do on a football field and in sports is to pass a football down the field. As eleven large angry players were trying to tackle him, Pete had the toughness to ignore the rush, work his way through his pass route progressions and to ignore the defensive backs and consistently hit his downfield targets. Pete's additional greatness was, if the passing options were shut down he would tuck the ball away and run with the ball. Very often for a touchdown.
One of his bigger games was the upset of Snyder High. Pete threw for two touchdowns and ran for another. That would have resulted in a WHS loss 18 -17 except Pete refused to quit and threw a pass for a two point play and a 19-18 win for WHS.
Pete was chosen as the Hudson County Player of the week in football . A well deserved honor.

It is 9/9/2015 and we lost you on Sept 1, 2015 Pete. I just found out from Kathy Ganim Pete. I have to pay my respects to you and your loved ones. If it had not been for you, especially, and the rest of our 1962 WHS football team and coach Kaplan, I never would have been able to attend college.
Thanks Pete.
Jack.

Paul Cushing

September 10, 2015

Peter and I grew up together in Downtown Weehawken. He was a super guy! He was very bright and an excellent athlete. My sincere condolences to the Wisniewski family.

Louis Ferullo

September 9, 2015

My condolences to the Wisniewski Family he was a great man , a great dad and aunt Judy he was your rock

Louis Ferullo

September 9, 2015

Raye & Louis Ferullo send our condoloences

September 7, 2015

Judy and family, I'm so devastated for you to hear this sad news. My condolences to all.
Joanne Alaimo (tangles)

Charles & Loretta Van Es

September 5, 2015

RIP Peter. He was one of the good guys
Deepest sympathy to the Wisniewski family.

Stan Adelman

September 4, 2015

So sad to hear of Petey's passing. A privilege to have known him and be his teammate at WHS. My deepest condolences to the family, especially my classmate Barbara.

Kathy Castino

September 3, 2015

It's with sadness that we very recently have lost 3 Weehawken boys, all the same age who left us so suddenly. They were all friends growing up, Tommy Heck, my precious husband Alex Castino & now Peter. My heart goes out to his entire family . Kathy Castino

Barbara Truncellito

September 3, 2015

Judy
My very deepest sympathy to you and your family There are no words for this but know I'm thinking of you
Warmly
Barbara

Anna L'Archevesque

September 3, 2015

Very, very sad day!! My thoughts, prayers and love are with Judy and her wonderful family.

Christina Malizia-Trani

September 3, 2015

Thoughts, prayers and condolences to the Wisniewski family. So sorry to hear of your loss.

September 3, 2015

Our thoughts are with the Wisniewski family this week. We know how much he meant to all of you and know you will cherish his memory.

Liz and JR Tracy

Lee L'Archevesque

September 3, 2015

Today I'm going to have a perfect Dewars Rob Roy and think of my favorite word. Have fond memories of a good man. RIP P

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