Peter Zdinak, age 95, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 3, 2022 in his Wilmington, Delaware home.
Pete is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Rosalea. Pete also leaves behind son Paul and wife Deborah of Belleville, Wisconsin, son Michael of Wilmington, Delaware, daughter Mary Robinson and husband Dale of Chesterfield, Missouri and their children Theresa, Emily, and Michael, and son Peter and wife Maureen of Tewksbury, Massachusetts and their son Chris. He also leaves behind many nephews and nieces who will miss his advice and unconditional love.
Pete was a Navy veteran of WWII and a graduate of Duquesne University. He met Rosalea Bialkowski in Weirton, West Virginia where they were married and began raising their family. Pete worked as a financial executive for much of his business career. His job moved him and his family often, living in North Reading, Massachusetts and Stilwell, Kansas before settling in Wilmington. Pete had a veracious appetite for learning in diverse subjects such as philosophy, theology, science, and art and instilled this love of learning in his children and grandchildren. Pete most loved spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren; meals with the entire family being the highlights of the day.
Pete’s passing was preceded by his parents Michael Zdinak and Theresa Rohal Zdinak, who immigrated to the United States from Slovakia. Pete was the last surviving of their eleven children: John, Mary, Mike, Mary Gogul, Alex, Katie Mehalik, Bill, Theresa Sabol, Andy, and Paul.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 11:00 AM at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 7 Sharpley Road, Wilmington, DE 19803. A viewing will be held prior to mass at the church from 10:00 to 11:00 AM. Interment will be private at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
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