Peter J. West, 79, of West Long Branch, passed away Tuesday February 9th at St. Barnabas Hospice and Palliative Care Center, Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. Mr. West was born in New York City. He lived in the Shore Area most of his life before he moved to West Long Branch in 1957. He was …
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Peter J. West, 79, of West Long Branch, passed away Tuesday February 9th at St. Barnabas Hospice and Palliative Care Center, Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. Mr. West was born in New York City. He lived in the Shore Area most of his life before he moved to West Long Branch in 1957. He was a 1949 graduate of Asbury Park High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1950 until his honorable discharge in 1954. He reached the rank of Staff Sergeant. His last tour of duty he was stationed in Oahu, Hawaii, where he and his wife Jane lived. Mr. West was a Heavy Equipment Operator for J.F. Kiely Construction Co. Long Branch for 37 years. After his retirement he and his wife Jane, spent their winters in Florida. Peter and Jane loved to travel. They traveled to Europe several times. His favorite trip was Switzerland where he would meet his mother's family. On their 50th Anniversary they returned to Hawaii. He loved fishing, and has owned his own boat since he was 10 years old. Mr. West enjoyed his many friends each morning at Dunkin Donuts in West Long Branch. Mr. West was predeceased by his parents, John and Camelia West; his twin brother, Maurice West. Surviving is his wife of 58 years, Jane; a son and his wife, John & Deborah West, Vero Beach, Fl.; three daughters, Cynthia and her husband Robert Russo, Beachwood, NJ, Sharon West, Bradley Beach and Pamela and her fiancé Dennis Keefe, West Long Branch; a brother and his wife, John and Margarida West, W. Caldwell; six grandchildren, Aaron, Joshua, and Danielle West, Amanda and Robert Russo, and Jessica Colvin; three cousins, George West, Monmouth Beach, Ciro Cozzolino, Manhattan and Tina and her husband Jack Jaeger, Jackson Heights, N.Y.; two sisters-in-law Genevieve and her husband Thomas Barbur, Avon, and Jacqueline Capestro, Bradley Beach; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Friday, Feb. 12th 2 to 4 PM (there will be no evening visiting hours) at the Woolley Funeral Home 10 Morrell St. at Broadway, Long Branch, NJ. Funeral service will be Saturday, Feb. 13th 10 AM at Old First United Methodist Church, Locust Ave., West Long Branch. Entombment will follow at Woodbine Mausoleum, Oceanport. You may make contributions to Old First United Methodist Church 197 Locust Ave., West Long Branch, NJ 07764 or The Schroth School, 1701 Knelly Blvd., Wanamassa, NJ, 07712. You may light a candle of condolence by visiting www.woolleyfh.com.
jonathan
left a message on June 26, 2011:
i dont have any memories with this man but i am one of aarons fellow friends and he talks so highly about him and he sounds like a good man. he must have pretty amazinq for aaron to considu him as his own fathur youve made aaron very happy and its sad that yur gone but youll always have a special place in your familys hearts rest in peace. hope your in a better place :)
Mike & Dianne Brooks
left a message on February 15, 2011:
Our Deepest sympathy goes out to the whole family for the loss of a wonderful Father and husband. We in Florida that work with John are deeply sadden for your loss. No that we are praying for the whole family in this time of sorrow.
nderson
left a message on February 15, 2011:
So sorry for your loss. We all are called home. You will be in ours prayers.
Marthaniel Alexander
left a message on February 15, 2011:
Sorry to here about your Father John. I pray God will keep you and your family in tis time of bereavment.
Michael LaPlant
left a message on February 15, 2011:
Sorry to here about your Dad, my prayers are with your family, may God put a hedge of purtection around you and family.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Jim and Midge Bailey
left a message on February 15, 2011:
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Jim and Midge
Shan Ryan Gallicchio
left a message on February 14, 2011:
Jane, Hope your remember me. I am Ginny Reisner's niece, Shirley Ryan's daughter. I used to babysit for your children in the 60's. Your youngest child was a tiny baby. Used to do your dinner dishes after the kids were asleep. I loved you and your husband. You both were the nicest sweetest people. My sympathy to you and your family at this the hardest of days. All my love. Shan Ryan
Al & Betty Kelly
left a message on February 13, 2011:
Tho we only knew Pete for a short time, he was always a very friendly neighbor and always had a smile for us. We will miss him guarding unit A-1 and will keep his soul and his faithful family in our prayers.
Nancy & Bill Moore
left a message on February 12, 2011:
Dear Jane and Family, We send our love and sympathy to all of you on the loss of your dear husband, father and grandfather. While he lived he was well loved by his family and he is now with his Loving Father in heaven. He is just gone from your sight. Most sincerely, Nancy and Bill
Patti & Bob Rizas
left a message on February 12, 2011:
We were just looking at pictures of you and Pete at my Mom's 85th birthday party. Just a joyous time for all of us. Remembering you and your family at this time with heartfelt prayers.
Agnes Keefe
left a message on February 11, 2011:
Know that the family is a part of my daily thoughts and prayers.
FRED&KIM CHAPMAN
left a message on February 11, 2011:
A GOOD OLD FISHERMAN AND QUITE A CHARACTER. OUR CONDOLENCES. FRED AND KIM
Laura West
left a message on February 11, 2011:
Sitting and chatting with Pete and Jane at Mom and Dad's kitchen table in Bridgehampton!
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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jonathan
left a message on June 26, 2011:
i dont have any memories with this man but i am one of aarons fellow friends and he talks so highly about him and he sounds like a good man. he must have pretty amazinq for aaron to considu him as his own fathur youve made aaron very happy and its sad that yur gone but youll always have a special place in your familys hearts rest in peace. hope your in a better place :)
Mike & Dianne Brooks
left a message on February 15, 2011:
Our Deepest sympathy goes out to the whole family for the loss of a wonderful Father and husband. We in Florida that work with John are deeply sadden for your loss. No that we are praying for the whole family in this time of sorrow.
nderson
left a message on February 15, 2011:
So sorry for your loss. We all are called home. You will be in ours prayers.
Marthaniel Alexander
left a message on February 15, 2011:
Sorry to here about your Father John. I pray God will keep you and your family in tis time of bereavment.
Michael LaPlant
left a message on February 15, 2011:
Sorry to here about your Dad, my prayers are with your family, may God put a hedge of purtection around you and family.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Jim and Midge Bailey
left a message on February 15, 2011:
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Jim and Midge
Shan Ryan Gallicchio
left a message on February 14, 2011:
Jane, Hope your remember me. I am Ginny Reisner's niece, Shirley Ryan's daughter. I used to babysit for your children in the 60's. Your youngest child was a tiny baby. Used to do your dinner dishes after the kids were asleep. I loved you and your husband. You both were the nicest sweetest people. My sympathy to you and your family at this the hardest of days. All my love. Shan Ryan
Al & Betty Kelly
left a message on February 13, 2011:
Tho we only knew Pete for a short time, he was always a very friendly neighbor and always had a smile for us. We will miss him guarding unit A-1 and will keep his soul and his faithful family in our prayers.
Nancy & Bill Moore
left a message on February 12, 2011:
Dear Jane and Family, We send our love and sympathy to all of you on the loss of your dear husband, father and grandfather. While he lived he was well loved by his family and he is now with his Loving Father in heaven. He is just gone from your sight. Most sincerely, Nancy and Bill
Patti & Bob Rizas
left a message on February 12, 2011:
We were just looking at pictures of you and Pete at my Mom's 85th birthday party. Just a joyous time for all of us. Remembering you and your family at this time with heartfelt prayers.
Agnes Keefe
left a message on February 11, 2011:
Know that the family is a part of my daily thoughts and prayers.
FRED&KIM CHAPMAN
left a message on February 11, 2011:
A GOOD OLD FISHERMAN AND QUITE A CHARACTER. OUR CONDOLENCES. FRED AND KIM
Laura West
left a message on February 11, 2011:
Sitting and chatting with Pete and Jane at Mom and Dad's kitchen table in Bridgehampton!
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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