Peter will be lovingly remembered & deeply missed by his wife Maureen, with whom he just celebrated 32 years of marriage. He shared his home with many 4-legged pets during this time, his dogs Joey, Daisy and Nugget & more cats than he could have ever imagined.
He proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1979-1982 on the USS Beaufort (ATS-2) salvage and rescue ship stationed in Hawaii. Currently he was a volunteer driver for the American Cancer Society and a security guard for Flagstar at the Westbury Music Fair. He worked for 24 years prior as a Senior Computer Operator II for Aperio CI Inc. in Ronkonkoma, New York. He recently retired in December 2025 working full-time the last few years as a security guard for We're Associates, Inc. in Jericho, NY.
Pete was an avid sports fan who enjoyed watching his local teams, the Mets, Jets & Islanders and a lover of action-packed movies.
He is predeceased by his Father Stephen A. Gill, his Nephew Brian Mark Valan, and Grandparents Mary & James Weeden. He is survived by his loving Mother, Marilyn, brothers Paul & Jeffrey and sisters Lauren, Mary, Marlene, Diane & Carolyn, and many other family & friends who will miss him dearly.
He always had a smile on his face along with a happy & upbeat personality.
A Memorial Service will be held at Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Homes, 125 W Old Country Road, Hicksville, NY 11801, on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
A Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Family Church, 17 Fordham Ave, Hicksville, NY 11801, on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 10:00 am.
A Committal Service will follow at Long Island National Cemetery, 2040 Wellwood Ave, Farmingdale, NY 11735.
