Peter Dennis Fedorchak, age 74 died peacefully on February 11th. Predeceased by his parents, John and Helen Fedorchak, brother, Jack, sister Helen Brown, niece Maureen Brown and in laws and aunts and uncles. Survived by his loving wife and best friend of over 50 years, Michele (Coscia) Fedorchak, daughter Diane, spouse Elaine, son, Marc, spouse Laura. Adored and cherished by his granddaughters, Morgan and Rayah as well as his brother Gregory Fedorchak and wife Barbara, as well as many loved in-laws, nieces, nephews, great nieces and grand nephews and great great nieces.
Pete loved teaching and started his career in 1968 as an English teacher at Northern Valley Regional High School, Old Tappan, where he later became Vice Principal. He was once owner of Valley Hardware in River Vale but missed teaching so much, he returned to his educational career in 1989 as Supervisor of English and ESL at Dumont High School and retired from there in 2011. Peter was also an Adjunct Professor for 12 years at Ramapo College, retiring in 2017.
Pete was known for the love and devotion to his family, his integrity, sense of humor, fairness to all and his love of Peanuts ties. He was so proud of his children, Diane, Marc, Elaine and Laura and their many accomplishments as parents, love of family and their love of community. His greatest joys were his granddaughters Morgan and Rayah. He supported their love of sports and dance by attending many softball and volleyball games and dance recitals. He coached his own children in football, softball and baseball. He was one of the organizers and coach of the first travelling girls’ softball team in Westwood.
Pete and his wife Michele celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this past April, renewing their marriage vows in the presence of their children and grandchildren on a family cruise to the Bahamas.
Pete will be sorely missed by all who loved and knew him but he will forever live on in the hearts of his children, granddaughters, and all whose lives his touched and influenced through his life.
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