Pete was born in Ossining on July 8, 1937 and was a graduate of Ossining High School. He married the love of his life, Valerie Foster, on September 19, 1971 at St. Christopher’s Church in Buchanan.
Pete was retired from the Ossining School District as a maintenance / equipment operator. He was an avid Giant’s football fan and lifelong season ticket holder who, each year, lived through the rivalry with his Jets fan wife and two brothers-in-law. Bets were wagered and paid, sometimes in the form of dollar bills frozen in ice cube trays. Pete loved fishing, hunting, softball and golf. He was also a talented hockey player in his youth. Pete was a member of the Holla Hose Fire Department in Ossining for more than 40 years.
Pete was predeceased by his wife, Valerie in 2000, his brother James Richard Worden and also a sister-in-law, Ellen Foster. He is survived by his brother-in-law Albert Foster of Paramus NJ, brother-in-law Rich Foster and wife Lisa of Hyde Park NY, sister-in-law Theresa Worden of Charlotte NC, several cousins including Nancy Worden of Highland NY, nieces Meghan Foster of Maywood NJ, Caitlin Foster of Springfield MA, Kelsey Foster of Hyde Park NY and Pamela (Worden) Carpenter of Charlotte NC and nephew Ryan Foster of Truckee CA.
Cremation and a graveside service will take place at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Verplanck at the family’s convenience.
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