Peter Anthony Dellera Sr.

November 18, 1934 - August 19, 2019

Peter Anthony Dellera, Sr. passed away peacefully at his home in Spring Hill, Florida on August 19, 2019. He was born on November 18, 1934, in Elizabeth, NJ. He was predeceased by his parents, Natale and Angelina Dellera; his sister, Theresa Barney, and brother James DiModica. Pete was a 1953 graduate of Long Branch High School where he excelled in football and was known for his legendary feats as a linebacker for the Green Wave. Pete was self-employed as a builder/cabinet maker and was a Licensed Building Inspector and Code Enforcement Officer. After a long and rewarding career in the construction field, Pete worked at Monmouth Park Racetrack as Sergeant of Security for many years. While serving as a Councilman in the Borough of Oceanport, NJ, Pete spearheaded the effort to obtain property and secure state and county grants for the construction of Senior Citizens’ Housing working through a sponsorship from the Lions Club. He was a member of the Monmouth County Narcotics Committee, Oceanport Planning Board, Waterways Committee, and Liaison to the Board of Education in the Borough of Oceanport. Pete was a Life Member of Lions Clubs International and served as District Governor of District 16B in New Jersey. Pete was a former member of the Pleasant Valley/Somis Lions Club in California, where he served on the Board of Directors. He served terms as President of the Hawaii Kai Lions Club and Koko Head Lions Club in Hawaii, as well as Oceanport Lions Club in New Jersey. He was awarded Lion of the Year, and was a recipient of the Melvin Jones Fellow Award for dedicated humanitarian services by Lions International. Pete was a Trustee of the Delaware Eye Bank. Pete loved working with young people. He coached Babe Ruth Youth Baseball for 25 years and Little League Baseball for 10 years. He also founded a Teen Club in Oceanport and was a Cub Scout Leader. Pete served as Student Advisory Council Chairman for Kaiser High School in Hawaii Kai, Hawaii. Pete is survived by his loving wife of 64 years Joanne (Acerra); daughter Nancy and husband John Perry, son Peter and wife Myong, and son Steven; grandchildren Jennifer, Tiana, Joe, Niki, Marisa, and Peter; great-granddaughter Anela; and brothers Louis and Frank Dellera. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Jerome’s Catholic Church in West Long Branch, Wednesday August 28, 2019, at 10:30 am interment to follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery in West Long Branch In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to the Sister Angelina Pelliccia, Legacy Fund , St. Jerome School, 250 Wall St., West Long Branch, NJ 07764, to support the St. Jerome School, West Long Branch, NJ. Condolences may be left for the family at www.Hoffmanfuneral.com