Peter Talevi, age 72, of Ewing, NJ, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Capital Health System Fuld due to complications from the coronavirus.
Peter was a lifelong resident of the Trenton area. He was an engineer in the maintenance department at Trenton Psychiatric Hospital.
Peter served in the U.S Army for 3 years (1967-1969) and was a veteran of the Vietnam War from January 1968 through January 1969. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and outdoorsman. His sister remembers him this way:
He was a real free spirit
And at least, did as he pleased
I admire those who find their true spirit
and follow their dreams.
Peter lived by the motto “He who dies with the most toys wins.” In that spirit, he leaves behind enough hunting gear for eight people.
Predeceased by his parents, Peter Talevi and Irma Smith Reis, sisters Louise Lowery and Irma Bacskay, and nephew Ronald Lowery.
He is survived by two sons, Peter Talevi and Dennis Talevi, four sisters, Gena Garzillo and husband James of Hamilton, NJ, Arlene Nichols of Burlington, NJ, Robin Clugsten Hancock and husband Mark of Kingstree, SC, Joan Connor Amber and husband John, nephews and nieces J.T. Garzillo and Jenna Liebmann of Newtown, PA, Gary Crutchley of Burlington, NJ, Veronica Lowery of Las Vegas, NV, Christine and Angel Colon of Largo, FL, Eugene Clugsten and Lauren Palmer of Hamilton, NJ, David and Joanne Clugsten of Cumming, GA, Danielle and Adam Olesik of Philadelphia, PA, Sarah and John DelRicci of Philadelphia, PA, Stephanie Bacskay and Jim Runyon of Florence, NJ, Alyssa Connor of Stuart, FL. And many great nieces and nephews.
Due to current health restrictions, services are private with interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Hamilton Township, NJ.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/
To the family with condolence i will miss him very much. To all stay safe and may God Bless. Sincerely Carl and Dora Rainey
Pete and I had the best of times and will always remember him as a good friend. It saddens me that he’s gone. My heart felt condolences to his family. Always in my prayers, sincerely Joe Ferrogine & family
You will be greatly missed Uncle Pete. ❤ The reunion in heaven with your parents and sisters who have passed before you, brings me comfort. We love you so much. Rest in peace. 😥
My condolences to his family and friends.
May he rest in peace.
So sorry to Pete, Dennis and the family. I always enjoyed talking to Big Pete about his fishing and hunting trips and of course zimmy (Zimba)!! He was a nice guy and his sons definitely followed in his footsteps. My
Condolences and all my love to the Talevi family. RIP Big Pete 💙
Very sorry for your loss. Many of us who fished with Pete out of Brielle over the years will always carry with us good memories of a truly good guy.
anonymous fishing buddy
I will miss you very much! You are my best Friend and big Brother to me of 46 yrs. We traveled the US Hunting together, We went to Maine Hunting 7 years in a row.
Even though i was 8 years younger then you guys , You took me in as part of the group. I have lots of awesome memories and photos of our trips, I will Miss You So Much!!!!!
Just learned of Pete’s passing. Greg and I are truly sadden by this. Our prayers and love to the Talevi family.
Just heard of Pete’s passing I’m sorry to hear of the passing we had some great times hunting and fish he will be missed may god bless the family
A fishing buddy that passes is probably the most devastating for me maybe even more so than a family member. That is how I feel about Pete!