Pete will be remembered as a brilliant baseball mind, who as General Manager, coordinated the World Series winning 1979 Pittsburgh Pirates. At earlier positions with the Pirates, he also was part of the championship teams of 1960 and 1971. Pete entered his baseball career as a catcher for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights when they headed to the college World Series in 1950. He was later drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates and went on to become General Manager for the organization. He also had the privilege of being General Manager for the NY Yankees.
Pete was born in Perth Amboy, NJ on October 17, 1929. He graduated from Rutgers University and later was inducted into the Rutgers’ Hall of Fame in recognition of his contributions to baseball. After retirement, Pete moved to Palm Harbor, Florida where he enjoyed the warm weather, golfing and the daily comradery of friends and neighbors.
Above all of his successes, he was most proud of his love for his family. He will largely be remembered by his grandchildren, nieces and nephews for his goofy jokes and his one-line zingers.
He was predeceased by his wife Gladys, who was his high school sweetheart and the love of his life. Left to cherish his memories, he is survived by his children Eric and Amy; 6 grandchildren and a great granddaughter. He is also survived by his brother David, and sisters Sara and Linda, and by many loving nieces and nephews.
A church service will be held Friday, April 26 at 10:00 am at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 183 Rector St., Perth Amboy, NJ 08861.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to St. Jude’s Specialized Children’s Hospital.
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