You understood the promise of Salvation as much as anybody. Someone once said: "Life is hard ...but at least it's short." You were a good friend.

I remember visiting with Pete in the Tool Room at Seabulk where he would eat lunch and take breaks. I would often find him in prayer or "meditating" (napping), in which case I would try to quietly exit and return later. Pete would tell me "John, I pray to God that he get's me out of here". He just didn't want to be there anymore. Ultimately, God not only allowed him to retire from his life long employment, but then called him home shortly thereafter. Sometimes we seem to forget that this planet is not our home and that one day, many times when we least expect it, we will pass from this life into eternity. Where our Spirits will spend eternity is something that should be addressed while we are here. I miss my friend Pete. Eventually though, I'm confident that we'll meet again.

Dear Dad,
 You would always say “The only thing we leave when we die is a memory” and boy isn’t that the truth. Why you would randomly say that is so clear now.   And I  Thank you for every one of those great memories too. You are not gone in my eyes.  You continue to live on in every part of my day. From working to shopping to the foods I eat to the type of movies I watch to the way I raise Peter and your Emma Grace .  My affection with you passing has drawn me closer to God. Because I desire to be where I know you are.  You always did the right thing. And Neither of us had regrets once your soul left your vessel. And that makes Grieving Slightly easier.  For you To love how you did and allow yourself to be so loved is a testament to how brave you truly are.
               I love  you so my Dad 
         Your Pooch Peter Jr. 

I’m crushed to hear the sad news. Being your UPS man for 25 years and seeing you retire was great.  I loved our conversation about lifting weights that instantly gave us a connection. I’d pull up and hear Herc!!!! (Short for Hercules)  which always put a smile on my face. Your hard work and dedication over the years was something I always admired. You will be sorely missed by everyone who new you. RIP Brother 

I just received the sad news of Pete’s passing.... So Sorry to his family that he thought so much of
 I sailed with Pete early on when he first started on the Seabulk Challenger, on and off until he left to go ashore. Pete came to be a great shipmate, a great seaman and a great friend.  He also joined a little group of my Merry Pranksters that always enjoyed a good prank and laugh (usually at someone else’s expense) 
 I remember a great lifeboat ride in Tampa bay harbor with Bibbo and C/M Knoll  at the helm, garbling his radio com’s with Captain Stryker so we didn’t have to return to soon (  as Pete had convinced a couple girls from a nearby beach to go for a ride with us). Another great memory that gets Me an Bibbo laughing to this day is a time when I had gotten a new first of it kind, Mac computer in my office.  I started playing with it a found a disc with a Police Mugshot Program that allowed you to build a face. My best shot at it was a shipmate, Gary Jackson, who we all pushed to his humor limit.  Well, Pete got my printouts of him and made wanted posters, large and small and even laminated it to small medallions worn around his neck. He then posted them all over the living quarters, in his room, inside his medicine cabinet. He saw them all when he came off watch, but really lost it when he got to the coffee machine and found his “Wanted Poster Picture” inside the fill lid.
 MISSION ACCOMPLISHED !!!
Sail on Pete, thanks for some good memories
C/E Steve

Aunt Dorothy,  Uncle  Vince and family, 
You all are in our Prayers today.
May Peter Rest In Peace 
We love you,
Jeanne, David, Shannon and Melissa 

I grew up down the street from the Suriani's. I was an only child, pretty much, and enjoyed being at their house for big family gatherings and holidays. I was the chubby kid that ran around with Tony and Michael. I remember their Uncle Pete playing basketball with us and showing us a thing or two about lifting weights. He had the biggest arms and calves I had ever seen. I distinctly remember Mike and I playing catch out in the middle of the street during a family event. Pete was in the front yard getting ready to leave when Mike asked him  how far he could throw a football. I went down the road to where I thought he could throw it. I remember Pete taking the ball, and preparing to throw. He said go a little further back. Then he LAUNCHED a space shuttle! That football flew over my head and down the street. He was a strong man with strong family values and faith in God. I know he is at peace with the Lord.  John 3:16

I too sailed with Pete at the beginning of my maritime career at the times Leo and Guy spoke of in their memories (man, that was a long time ago!).

Pete was my watch partner during the time he was making the decision to go ashore and I always admired his faith and steadfast belief to always put family first. 

Over the years I always looked forward to dropping down to say hello and catching up when I visited the office. 

As far as sharing a story....Well, we're talking Pete here, so you know they are many in number, and a few that are just plain inappropriate, I'll just sum it up by saying he sure knew how to make a long cold night watch pass. 

One of the best shipmates I ever had and one of the best men I have ever known. He will be missed, but I'm grateful our paths crossed in life. I'm a better man for it.

Rest easy Pete, Eight Bells.

Pete was a major influence on me as a young man, from learning how to repair the tugs to our long talks on the subject of all things in life. He shared valuable lessons to all of us whether you had time to listen to the lessons or not he would say, "come on in, gotta put my feet up brother" and proced with life's lesson subject of that day.  We all loved it and learned from it! 
  We joked often and one of my favorites that I still use often, when working along side someone you answer the phone right in the middle of holding something heavy or trying to break the last bolt on a flange. It's easy to do so try it... , the phone would ring.. "Gotta take this brother!" Leaving that person holding up the heavy object with a smirk on our faces. 
 Your legacy lives on Pete with all of us.  You truly are one of the most positive influences in my life.  
  Fair seas BROTHER! 


It was a privilege and pleasure to work with Pete in the warehouse, he was usually the first one in each morning, starting his day in the gym while most of us were still barely awake. His dedication and loyalty are something we should all seek to emulate. Pete had an exciting life and sailed around the world early in his career, It was always a pleasure to hear him tell old sea stories. Family brought him back to shore as he was a dedicated family man above all else. He often spoke with great love and pride about his children and grandchildren. On the rare occasions I travelled to a country that Pete had not already visited, he always asked for some coins to add to his collection so he could share them with his grandchildren. He has left us too soon and will be missed by everyone whose life he touched. 

I worked with Pete in the warehouse for many years and I always remember walking into the warehouse to my office and hearing him working out every morning without fail.  We enjoyed many chats together in my office.  He had the most funny and amazing stories to tell about his life on the ships when he was young.  We always said he should write a book.  He was extremely proud of his children  and many grandchildren and he will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him.   I was an honour to have known him.   Pete, I will miss you.

Words cannot express the sadness that my wife Beth and I have for our friend, Pete. He was a great Father, Grandpa and one of the people that if you are fortunate to know, you are blessed. I will deeply miss you and our weekly pool time..our talks and our laughs. Blessings for the family at this time...miss you brother...

Pete just retired and I didn’t even get a chance to shake his hand. I remember being in the shop early in the morning 
and how strange it was not to see him working out. An empty chair at lunch time in the tool room. I regret not getting together with him after he retired.
I’m sure many hearts go out to his family and friends. Hopefully they can find some peace and comfort at this difficult time.
Rest In Peace Brother. I miss our talks.





I will always remember Pete fondly.  He always greeted me with a smile and was always willing to help me out!!  I am so sorry to hear about his passing.  May he rest in peace - God bless!!

I first met Pete when he was sailing on the Seabulk Challenger. With Captain Stryker.  Steve Goos, Al Goddard and a whole cast of characters including Frenchy.  Then life got in the way and Pete came ashore to be closer to his family. He went to work in the shop with the tugboat repair (swat team) Duke, Turpin, and a couple others. I think Leo Golding was in the mix passing out cigars.  Pete could always be counted on to work through the night when one of the tugboats was down. He had a talent to figure out how to get things done with the limited resources we had; like adding 15 feet to the forks on our fork lift and then putting two big guys on the back to keep it right side up .  When Pete and Bubba decided to weld up a hole in the Lauderdale’s fuel tank I did get a little upset.  Pete always loved the tankers and we would pull him back on board for special projects and when we needed just one more person to allow the ship to sail.  Pete used to talk about starting a bread delivery service with his son..,,I guess that didn’t work out. God bless you Pete we’ll  miss you. 

Nooo!
 Pete was a good friend .I started a 30 year career at Seabulk with just Pete and I on a project together on our very first day . We laughed and carried on.
 I will miss you my friend

Pete was more than just my friend, Pete was my Christian Brother. He was a trusted confidant, someone who would pray with me and for me. We saw one another navigate some very challenging life events. Pete always clung tight to Our Lord and Savior, Jesus the Christ. Never wavering in his faith. I referred to him as “The Mayor”at Seabulk. He so loved his family and took so much joy in sharing pictures of his “famiglia”, his children, their spouses and little grand children. He would often quote lines from The Godfather such as “Your out Tom!” and “We’re gonna take care of all Family Business”. He knew that everyday was a gift. I grieve for his family and their loss, but can say with all certainty that he is now embraced by the loving arms of Jesus. You were a good man Pete. The World would be a better place if more men had your character. You’ll be missed.

The world lost a great man when Pete left. A good friend. A family man. I worked with Pete and learned a lot about what we do from him and a lot of life lessons from him as well. I was sad to see my friend leave when he retired but happy to hear how much he was enjoying his retirement. I wish it would have only lasted longer for him. Rest easy my brother, I'll miss you.

Pete has been a good friend for many years and I'll miss his friendship, honesty, smiles in family photos on Facebook. Memories of walking to the doctor to have fluid taken out of a bad  knee after school with him joking about it. The Lord took a dear friend from us to early. Prayers go out to his children and family for there loss of a great father, brother, cousin ,uncle.

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Peter Vincent Narbone

October 16, 1957 – April 20, 2021

Kraeer-Fairchild Funeral Home & Cremation Center

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