Peter Robert Chmielewski, age 83, of Sarasota, Florida passed away on Thursday January 24, 2019. Peter was born December 28, 1935 in Newark, New Jersey to the late Peter W. and Pauline (Gedrowicz) Chmielewski.
Music played a very large part in his life. Peter played drums with many local bands most recently, Bill Miller's band of Venice Florida
He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Maureen; loving children, Christine Chmielewski, Peter Miles (Jennifer), Janine Somoza and Jill Akerman (Louis); cherished grandchildren, Breann Akerman, Andrew and Brenden Somoza, Dashel Miles, Kylie Akerman, Dylan Somoza and Beckett Miles.
A graveside service with military honors will begin at 1:30 pm on Thursday, February 7, 2019 at Sarasota National Cemetery, 9810 State Rd. 72, Sarasota, FL 34241.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice at Tidewell.org or by calling 855 Tidewell.