Peter was the beloved son of the late Arthur Strauss and Frances Strauss of Wilmington.
He is survived by his mother, Frances; his sister, Janet Vrecenak and husband Arthur; his two nieces, Jesse Vrecenak and Amanda Vrecenak and his two grand nephews, Tobin and Arik Heffernan.
Peter moved to North Carolina from New Jersey and worked for the past 10 years as a sales consultant at Toyota of Wilmington. He always loved cars and approached his job as a sales professional with the utmost fervor.
Peter will be missed by his family, friends and business associates.
A graveside service was held on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at Oakdale Cemetery, where Peter is interred.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be forwarded to B’Nai Israel Congregation, 2601 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, NC 28405.