Peter Settineri, Jr., age 88, of Phillipsburg, NJ died peacefully Saturday, December 16, 2022 at home. Peter was born April 2, 1934 in Newark, NJ to the late Peter, Sr. and Anna (Tomasheski) Settineri. He was the adopted son of his uncle, Joseph Settineri. In addition to his parents Peter was preceded in death by his three sisters, Florence Hartigan, Anabelle Wright and Phyllis Cupo.
He was previously employed by United Parcel Service (UPS) upon his retirement from UPS, Peter became a Mechanical Engineer for GEC Marconi, Whippany, NJ retiring from there several years ago. He was an accomplished accordion player and keyboard artist. Peter had his own wedding band for many years called “The Twilighters” playing with his best friend and drum player, Chris Russo and the saxophone player, Ruddy Stetter.
Peter is survived by his devoted wife of 66 years, Mary (Maenza) Settineri, his oldest son, Vincent Settineri and fiancé, Beth Wingle, his two loving daughters, Anna M. Capra and husband James, Diane Callahan and husband Don, Sr., his youngest son, Peter Settineri and wife Ann Marie, sister, Joanie Polon, eleven grandchildren, Vincent Settineri, James Capra, Anthony Capra, Diana Jacobo, Donald Callahan, Jr., Tyler Callahan, Christopher Callahan, Danielle Carpenter, Nicole Callahan, Peter Settineri, Kristina Settineri, seven great grandchildren, Olivia, Chloe and Kenzie Carpenter, Nicolette, Auriana and Jonathon Jacobo, Ana Bella Capra and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at the Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 from 3 – 7 pm.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Mary, 305 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 1 pm, burial will follow at Pequest Union Cemetery, Great Meadows, NJ.
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Scott Churchill says
December 17, 2022 at 9:34 pmVinnie and family-so sorry for your loss-Scott Churchill
vito says
December 18, 2022 at 6:08 pmSo sorry for your loss, Prayers.
Paul & Robin Wallace says
December 21, 2022 at 9:10 pmDear Settineri Family
My Wife Robin and I were so very saddened to read of your Dad’s passing.
Memories of the Old Kenwood Neighborhood come to mind, and another original ending their tour of duty on this side of life.
May The LORD Comfort You All as only HE can, through Christ Our LORD.
GOD Bless
Paul & Robin Wallace
Lynn Smith says
December 22, 2022 at 4:20 pmSo very sorry for your loss. Our sincerest condolences to his wife Mary and his daughter Diane and their entire family.
May he rest in peace.
Lynn and Jerry Smith
Vicki Haines says
December 28, 2022 at 4:04 pmI’m so sorry for your loss. I worked with Pete at UPS back in the ‘80’s and then again at Snyder bus.
RIP Pete
Vicki Haines says
December 28, 2022 at 4:05 pmI’m so sorry for your loss. I worked with Pete at UPS back in the ‘80’s and then again at Snyder bus.
Prayers for his family.
Gary Guiga says
March 11, 2023 at 11:47 pmVinny, I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. I was stunned hearing this. My condolences to you and your family.
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