Former Point Pleasant Mayor Peter A. Marone Dies At 83

Peter A. Marone, 83, passed away peacefully August 1t at Ocean Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Hackensack on February 12, 1932 he moved his family to Point Pleasant in 1959.
Pete was appointed gunner of the tank during the Korean War, and was an elite member of the Chosin Few, where he received many citations for his brave service.

A self-employed general contractor by trade, he worked on countless local homes throughout the years. He was first elected to the Point Pleasant Council in 1974. he was elected as mayor in 1979 and served through 1982. He was re-elected to another term on the Borough Council from 1989 through 1991.

Known as the “Marrying Mayor,” he performed over 260 ceremonies during his tenure. He was also best known to be the driving force behind the replacement of the rickety old 88 Bridge with Legislation introduced to the Senate in 1977.

Peter then worked for the Ocean County Board of Elections as Chief Investigator and Assistant Supervisor retiring in 1999 with a huge celebration with his co-workers, friends, family and many state, county and local dignitaries.

In his earlier years, Pete was an avid league bowler at 88 Lanes. He also enjoyed golf in his retirement years as well as traveling to many different cities around the country and Italy. Pete was an active member and past officer of the Point Pleasant Democratic Club, the Planning Board of Adjustment in 1979, Public Works Committeeman in 1975, the Loyal Order of Moose 1549, the VFW Post 8867, the American Legion. He also he served as Treasurer and Sergeant of Arms for the Ocean County Democratic Committee and was a New Jersey State Committeeman, and a parishioner of St. Martha’s Church.

He was predeceased by his beautiful daughter Christine Ann and son Peter, Jr. as well as his parents Daniel and Lestina.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years Doris, his daughters Karen Spader of Lagrange, GA and Lorraine and husband Walter Ripoll of Point Pleasant; his grandchildren that he loved unconditionally and was so proud of each one, Krystal (McKuhan) and husband Michael Pilarczyk of Bayville, Susan (Spader) and husband Michael Pearson of Lagrange, GA, Allison Ripoll and Glen Binger of Belmar, Kerri McKuhan of Bayville, Lauren (Ripoll) and husband Cedric Cummings of Brick, Michael & wife Jillian McKuhan of Toms River and Kelly Ann, Alexis & Adrianna Campbell of Columbus, Ohio. His greatest joy was his great- grandchildren Jade Renae (Turner) Pearson, Lea Marie Lezcano, Jason Michael Pilarczyk and Jaelyn Kay Cummings. Peter was also survived by his brother, Daniel Marone of River Edge, NJ, his sister Stella Valentino of Spring Hills FL, brother Carmen Marone of New York, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and Godchildren.

Peter was known for his sense of humor, his charm, and his thick black hair. He touched so many lives throughout his years and he will be missed by everyone who knew him.

A viewing will be held at Pable Evertz Funeral Home of Point Pleasant, 901 Beaver Dam Road, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 21, with a short service at 7:30 p.m. Final resting services at the Brig. Gen. Wm. C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Arneytown, will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations made in Peter’s memory to the Disabled American Veterans www.dav.org would be appreciated.
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