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Your sister posted a condolence
The holidays have come and gone, and there wasn't one day that passed that I didn't miss you my brother. Although I've tried to come to grips with you being gone, the pain never will leave. I love you always and forever and know that you are waiting for me on the other side. I love you brother. Always.
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Sarah posted a condolence
Pete,
Its been quite some time now but you are always in my memories.....I know you want me here for Aunt Lisa and I always am I comfort her always just liek you tell me to. I miss you and miss all the fun we have but I know you are here in spirit. Chop Chop hahaha
Love you Pete
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Your sister posted a condolence
It's almost 3 years now and I still haven't gotten over the heartbreak. I love you Pete.
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Your sister Lisa posted a condolence
Another Christmas has come and gone - it's just not the same anymore Pete without you here. I feel you in spirit and there are times when I think you're around sending me little hints and messages. If so,I'm hearing you. I love you brother - FOREVER.
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mike jacovelli posted a condolence
Hey Brother,Remember the one you had with the little baby? I had the same, 2 weeks ago.We went "all out".It just was'nt meant to be.You were my inspiration through out.I'm good. Mike.
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Your sister posted a condolence
Holdiays coming - another season without you - miss you so much brother. I love you forever.
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Your sister posted a condolence
No a single day passes that I don't think of you 100 times. I love you and miss you with all my heart dear brother. Life for me has changed now that you're gone. I pray that you will stay close to me in spirit and never leave me brother.
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Your sister Lisa posted a condolence
Two years - two years of heartache and missing you. I love you brother. I will love you forever. Someday brother I'll see you again in heaven.
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Mike Jacovelli posted a condolence
Hey Brother,Another anniversary is here.Another year of you being missed by those who loved you.In the Heavenly place that you are,please give grace and strength to your sister who always carries on your cause.Mike Jacovelli
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Your sister posted a condolence
Into battle we go brother. Forever will I defend the one I adored. I love you and miss you always. Each day there's a hundred thoughts of you. Sometimes I smile, most of the time I cry. I love you brother.
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Your sister posted a condolence
As days pass, your loss is felt more and more. Those who pretended to care about you have shown thier claws dear brother. Forever will I defend your memory. I love you and miss you dearly.
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Your sister Lisa posted a condolence
My dear brother; everyday is still a challeng although since the one-year anniversary of your passing, it seems that God has granted me some acceptance and peace. I believe you come to me in my dreams from time to time - some may think I'm crazy, but I know it's you. I wake missing you, but feel that our communication across the heavens is a miracle of God. I love you brother. I always did - I always will. Thank you for giving me a life of smiles, happy memories, but mostly for always loving your "little sister".
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Your sister Lisa posted a condolence
My dear brother; everyday is still a challeng although since the one-year anniversary of your passing, it seems that God has granted me some acceptance and peace. I believe you come to me in my dreams from time to time - some may think I'm crazy, but I know it's you. I wake missing you, but feel that our communication across the heavens is a miracle of God. I love you brother. I always did - I always will. Thank you for giving me a life of smiles, happy memories, but mostly for always loving your "little sister".
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Mike Jacovelli posted a condolence
Hey Brother,It's been a year since you left this world.It was a day just like today.I was outside in my garden,it was sunny and hot when my wife came to tell me what she heard.She had never met you.I started crying and couldn't stop as I told her about our past and how much you and I meant to each other.Like I said before,we never did get to ride together like we planed but I know you would be proud of me now.There is always a little bit of you out on the street with me every day. I pray for comfort for your sister who mourns for you every day.I may never write on this site again, but you will always bein my heart .Mike Jacovelli
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Your Sister Lisa posted a condolence
My dearest brother - on this day last year was the last time I saw your precious smile as you waved good bye to me. I still cannot believe this has happened. I will always love you and always defend you, as you always protected me and loved me. My children still feel the pain of your loss; their tears still flow for you. I try to encourage them to remember the gift of your life and love, hoping that this will give them some comfort. This past year has been like a nightmare that we cannot wake from. Every minute of every day, knowing that you are gone from us, seems to sting more and more. Time does not heal.
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Your sister posted a condolence
Dearest brother, I miss you still so much it hurts. The pain will never go away. I love you forever. I will mourn you until I am with you again.
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Mike Jacovelli posted a condolence
I was there today and saw the place where you rest.It's a quiet,peaceful place of solatude.I know you're at peace now. You will always be in my thoughts.You were always a good friend to me.
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Mike Jacovelli posted a condolence
Hey Brother,I still think of you often and when I do,I Still get choked up.The job is good and my son is on the department too, for over a year now. I'm ready to get out now,if it wasn't for him I would.I'll be up in the spring to see the place where you rest. Mike
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stephanie posted a condolence
i havent forgotten. i swear.
i still think about you every day.
i miss you more then youll ever know.
remember, "you owe me" ;]
love you uncle pete.
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Your sister posted a condolence
They won Pete! They did it. Sure wish you were here to have seen it. It was spectacular brother. I thought of you throughout the entire game. I love you always
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Your sister posted a condolence
GO GIANTS! They're in the Superbowl brother...sure do wish you were here to cheer them on with me. I love you always.
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Your sister posted a condolence
Six long, lonely, difficult months have passed. It's like a nightmare. I think of you every day - all the time. I miss talking to you brother. I miss seeing you. I keep thinking of all the great laughs we had together over this past summer. I see you smile in my dreams only to wake and find you're not here. I love you always dear brother. I miss you more than anyone will ever know.
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Your sister posted a condolence
A new year has now begun and it's not any easier. I miss you always. 2007 will be remembered as the worst year of my life. I know you are in heaven and I hope you look down on us from time to time and realize now how much you were loved by so many.
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SARAH posted a condolence
PETE-
HI ITS CHRISTMAS EVE IM JUST THINKING OF ALL THE CHRISTMAS EVES WE HAD TOGETHER. I MISS YOU I HOPE YOUR DOING WELL AND LOOKING DOWN ON US...YOU ARE VERY MISSED! I LOVE YOU
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Your sister posted a condolence
Well dear brother, it's Christmas Eve and the pain in my heart is greater now missing you. You would have been here with us tonight. I miss you dear brother. 2007 will be remembered as one of the worst years of my life. Without you I am so sad all the time. I can't stop the tears. I know that you're at peace now, but I am greedy because I want you here with me. I love you always brother. I told you NOTHING could ever replace you and I meant it. I love you Pete. I hope that you look down from time to time and see how many people miss you and how much you are loved. Merry Christmas my dear brother.
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SARAH posted a condolence
HEY PETE IT HAS BEEN A FEW MONTHS NOW AND I THINK OF YOU EVERYDAY.IT STILL SEMS TO ME LIKE YOU ARE STILL AROUND I STILL CAN'T BELEIVE THAT YOU ARE GONE.IT'S ALMOST CHRISTMAS AND I WISH YOU WERE HERE.I REMEBER ALL OF OUR GREAT HOLIDAYS TOGETHER. IT HAS BEEN WEIRD SINCE YOU HAVE PASSED I FEEL LIKE YOU WERE THE GLUE THAT KEEPED EVERYTHING IN PLACE YOU KNOW? I SAW SOMEBODY YESTERDAY THAT JUST REMINDED ME OF YOU HE WALKED LIKE YOU AND EVEN KIND OF DRESSED LIKE YOU IT WAS WEIRD CAUSE I SAW "YOU". I HOPE YOU ARE DOING WELL AT LEAST YOU ARE WITH YOUR PARENTS NOW AND YOU ARE AT PEACE. I MISS YOU!!!!! ALWAYS REMEMBER "YOU OWE ME" LOVE YOU PETER!!!
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Pete-
It has been several months.. and you are still missed dearly... I had to write because I was in the store the other day, and I was thinking about you, all of a sudden that song He Aint heavy he's my brother came on... Never have I heard that song until Aunt lisa played it for me.. Maybe that was you saying Hi to me.. I atleast think it was. I think about our Wildwood vacations all the time.. and tell everyone I know what a wonderful person you ARE. I know you are at peace now, and I pray for you daily. We had a rememberence at my church and I put some pictures of you up. Lots of people lit candles... (and nobody took them down) I miss you dearly. Wish I could have come to visit you more.. But I do cherish the memories we all had. Hey!!! Show Me The Money!!! haha.. still makes me smile...
Rest in Peace
Love Always,
Shanny
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Your sister posted a condolence
Four months have gone by and the pain never ceases. I think of you every day. I miss you with all my heart. I long to just sit and talk with you - to hear you laugh again. Oh my dear brother, someday when I see you again in heaven, I'll throw my arms around you and be forever happy to see your smiling face again. I love you forever brother.
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stephanie posted a condolence
Hey Uncle Pete.
I just wanted to let you know im still missing you every day. Ill never stop telling people what a great man you were. Totowa cops and residents can say what they will, destroy what they want, and stare as hard as they can, but ill never stop fighting to make people see how truly amazing you were. Ill light 1000 candles for you if i have to. Youre my blood, and ill never let this die. I promise ill never forget how amazing you were.
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your nephew John posted a condolence
I miss you uncle pete. I play every game for you. You were always there at my games and I miss you. Love John
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Your sister posted a condolence
I will never quit fighting for you. I will never stop loving you. Forever you will be in my heart dear brother.
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Your sister posted a condolence
My dearest brother Pete...with every passing day I miss you more and more. I love you always and forever. Remember, "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother"...ALWAYS. I love you.
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Your sister posted a condolence
My dear brother - the days pass and yet the heartache continues. I miss hearing your voice. I miss seeing your smiling face. I miss most the way you used to hug me and say "I love 'ya sis". I sit and look at your photos. I miss you so much. Will you ever know how I adored you? My big brother. My brother Pete. Someday when I see you again, I'llt throw my arms around you and never let go...until then, I hope you know, I love you always Pete.
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anonymous posted a condolence
may the inner peace you found within yourself and god be spread through all the lives you touched while on earth..
RIP
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Lois posted a condolence
Rive! Too many wonderful personal memories to share here. You were in my life for 35 years, and a part of you will always be in my heart! If only you would have listened when we spoke last! My prayer for you is that your soul is finally at peace.
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Nancy Torino posted a condolence
Lisa's big brother will always be looking over her.Pete was her rock.They were there for each other all the time. We do not know why things like this happen, but hopefully we can learn from this and try to love each other as much as we can.He is as peace now.God please bless Lisa,Gail and their familys.
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Joe & Joyce Leonard posted a condolence
To the Riva Family...you have our deepest sympathy...Joe & Joyce Leonard
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Your sister posted a condolence
So many tears...so many hurtful things being said, but I know you are at rest. John 3:16 promises that. I love you brother and miss you dearly. No one can take away the wonderful memories I have of you. No one can hurt you now. You are in God's loving arms.
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stephanie posted a condolence
Uncle Pete
The more I think about you, the longer the days get. I miss you so much. I came and sat with you for awhile today. I talked to you and I really hope you heard. Im sure you did. You were always a great listener. I just find it so hard to believe that you're really not coming back. I miss you more then you'll ever know. I feel like you're with me sometimes. I hope you are. I love you to death.
Love always and forever
your niece
stephers. xoxox
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Gaiie posted a condolence
Peter my love i miss you so very much. I am not strong like you pete. You were my rock, my world and without you im sinking. Im trying i really am but its so very very hard. I just want to hold you. I miss that great big smile of yours and those great big shining eyes. Pete you were and always will be my hero. I am so sick over this, my heart is torn to pieces and i know that you would want me to be strong and to keep on going, but baby its so so hard without you here with me. And for right now im going to leave you with this statement that you said to me everynite before we put our heads down on our pillows to sleep. "May the angels dance on your pillow, I love you, sweet dreams. Love always and forever your Gailie xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoox
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Your Sister posted a condolence
My darling brother...it has been over a week now since I've spoken with you and seen your smiling face. Each day brings more sadness. I am trying to stay strong brother. I know you would want me to. I love you forever and ever...
Your "little" sister, Lisa
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Mike Keeley posted a condolence
Pete- I didn't know you that well but, what I did know about you was that you were a really nice guy. I hope you are resting in peace right now. My prays go out to your family.
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chris quartucci posted a condolence
pete was a great guy with a good sense of humor. He did alot for his fellow employees, he was the union rep and I served on many different committees with him dedicated to making the judiciary a better place to work. we all make mistakes, its a shame his cost him so dearly. I know if he could reconsider he would. I will always fondly remember pete the many serious talks we had and the fun he bought to his fellow employees at the courthouse.
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The Hagan Jr. Family posted a condolence
Well, when I was a young girl, specifically five, my family and I (my mom, dad and two younger sisters that were 3 and 2 at the time) moved from Clifton, New Jersey to Scrivens Street in Totowa. Little did I know back then that the Riva family was going to be such a big and wonderful part of my life and memories. Lisa, the youngest and only girl and I were best compadres. She was also good friends with my then two sisters (we eventually had 5 sisters). I remember her two brothers Peter and Dennis. Her mom, the virtuous woman of the Bible, and her dad, a hard working generous man in his own right always welcomed you into their home and Mrs. Riva was hands down the best cook in the world. Peter was the oldest and I really knew him from a younger kid's perspective - he always teased in a funny way and was off at school or work until he enlisted to fight in Vietnam. His family was very worried, but also very proud of his sacrifice for his country. He was not a fearful young man and I remember as a kid thinking how handsome he looked in his uniform. It did not surprise us that when he returned that he continued to "serve others" by enlisting in the police force. He had adversities in life, as we all have - but he is now in Heaven with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and I might add with his much missed by all parents, Dinah and Pete. Although those who loved him will miss him it is apparent that he is much happier where he is right now - in a place of no more sorrows, no more tears, no more pain, the old things (this tumultuous world) have passed away. My prayer is for those that are still living. There is NOTHING that can separate you from the love that is in Christ Jesus - that is your choice and I am sure Peter would agree. Unfortunately mankind chooses to concentrate on OTHER people's transgressions while justifying their own. Please don't visit the blog websites that are slanderous and ungodly. I am sure Peter would have said just forget about it and look to what is true.
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Sarah <3 posted a condolence
Hi pete I'm at work and i can't stop thinking of you. I wish you were still here so you can come by aunt lisa and eat dinner with us. We had so many memories together. I remeber in kindergaten when you got me cupcakes for my birthday for my class. You did so much for me and my sister I will never forget it. Don't worry I will take care of aunt lisa she is my world and my love So you don't have to worry about her
I love you always
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Rita Esposito posted a condolence
Peter, I know you are now in heaven watching over your family. I only met you a few times, many many moons ago but Lisa is a wonderful woman and could only have a wonderful brother...Your memories will never die...REST IN PEACE..
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Mrs.D posted a condolence
I have never known a nicer family than the Riva's, and we go back over 30 years. My deepest sympathies to Lisa and her family. May he rest in peace with the angels
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Gailie posted a condolence
Peter my love, I cant stop crying, i miss you so much. I just cant do this thing called Life without you. I need you pete. We spent many years together. You were the first person to take me to Atlantic City.We went down the shore almost everyweekend. I am so so sick over all of this. I need you so much. You always whistled coming in the door, Saying Hey Babe, Hey Gailie. And we had alot of memories that only we could share, and i will always hold them close to my heart. And the journey necklace you bought for me with 6 shining diamonds. and you stating the number is 7 Gailie and thats in 2008. We were going to get married. Everyone knew your lucky Seven. You called me your diamond. I will never forget when you told me the women you loved was right here, right in front of your face all this time and it took you this long to finally find her. And that was me. Pete i loved and will always love you. Please, be with me pete, dont leave me here to wither and die. And i will keep all our memories and our personal secrets sacred forever. Love Always and FOrever your Gailie
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Gailie posted a condolence
Peter my love, I cant stop crying, i miss you so much. I just cant do this thing called Life without you. I need you pete. We spent many years together. You were the first person to take me to Atlantic City.We went down the shore almost everyweekend. I am so so sick over all of this. I need you so much. You always whistled coming in the door, Saying Hey Babe, Hey Gailie. And we had alot of memories that only we could share, and i will always hold them close to my heart. And the journey necklace you bought for me with 6 shining diamonds. and you stating the number is 7 Gailie and thats in 2008. We were going to get married. Everyone knew your lucky Seven. You called me your diamond. I will never forget when you told me the women you loved was right here, right in front of your face all this time and it took you this long to finally find her. And that was me. Pete i loved and will always love you. Please, be with me pete, dont leave me here to wither and die. And i will keep all our memories and our personal secrets sacred forever. Love Always and FOrever your Gailie
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Lynnth posted a condolence
Lisa I light this candle in memory of your brother Pete. May God grant to you, Dennis and your family peace and comfort at this time of grieving. My prayers are with you all.
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Bethany Grinyer posted a condolence
Mr. Riva
I didn't know you personally but I have heard so many amazing stories about you. You we're loved so much by your family and friends. God Bless you and your family.
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Your sister posted a condolence
I love you, I love you forever! I cannot stop crying missing you so much dearest brother. I would give anything to see you sitting out on my back deck again poppin' me open an ice cold Pepsi...
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Jerry posted a condolence
After spending 28 days with this man and breaking lots of bread together, I will always remember Pete as a sincere, kind friend. He helped me in many ways on my road to recovery. Rest in peace my brother!
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Gail Cannon posted a condolence
MY Sweet peter. I dont know how i am supppose to live without you. Peter your my world, my life the air that i breath. My love for you so intense and so deep. The tears i cry forever cannot stop. I love you my baby. We were just talking about getting married after the holidays, and now you are gone. We had so many good times and never anybad. You were a strong, honest, caring , loving , devoted man to all. You have done so much for all of us. Totowa being such a small town, everyone knowing each other especially growing up together. We all know there were things you have done for all. I miss you baby, i cant sleep or eat im just having a hard time trying to live. I miss you. Your eyes always shining so brightly and that smile so big and proud. We have been together for a very long time and not once have you disrespected or ever hurt me. You were kind and loving with a Great big heart. ALways helping others even people you didnt know.I am so sick and depressed over this i just want to be with you. But i know my boys need me too. So please my sweet peter look down upon me and give me the strenght to get through this. But know this i will never love another the way i have and always will love you.Until we meet again, May the angels be dancing with you whole heartly. I will pray for you as i always have. And dont forget save me a seat right next to you babe. LOve Always YOur Fiance Gail
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Gail Cannon posted a condolence
To my Beloved Peter may you rest in peace. I know you are one of Gods Angels lookin down on all that care and love you. Those all that knew you know that you were the most kind,generous caring man always putting others before yourself. Any negativity is just unhuman and disgraceful. Those that talk dont think back when peter has done alot or them. And if they say you havent there liers. GOd Knows peter and so do all that love you. You wll always be in my heart forever. Your Beloved Gailie. By the way pete there were many many police and firefighter and vietnam vets at your service. Everyone is an individual. Love you Baby
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Jacqueline Greenwood posted a condolence
To Dennis, Lisa & Families: Although we've lost touch over the years, I wanted to express my sincere sympathy to all of you at this painful time. I was shocked & saddened by the news about your brother Peter. I hope your loving memories of Peter will bring you some comfort & peace now & in the future. I have 2 sisters & can't imagine losing either one of them so my heart truly goes out to you. I wish I had gotten to know Peter better. The last time I saw & spoke to him--as well as to both of you--was when my Grandfather Marten (Pastone) passed away. Sadness & grief were what connected us back then as it does now.
I still have many vivid childhood memories of visiting your family. Some random thoughts from that time: Your kitchen was full of warmth, enticing aromas & good humor & we were always welcome there; the adults would gather around the kitchen table to talk while we children played; Your mother, my Aunt Dinah, always smiling & laughing...she liked to have me sit on her lap while your Dad would tease & play jokes on me; I can still hear my Uncle Peter's voice so clearly--time has not faded it one bit. Lisa's halo of curly hair; climbing up the back stairs to visit my Great-Grandmother Riva, who would pinch my cheeks & scold me for being so skinny. Even seen through the eyes of a small child, what struck me was the pure joy in your household.
I am so very sorry this past joy & happiness has been shattered by tragedy.
We're all grown up now & have gone our separate ways. But in my mind's eye some things have stayed exactly as they were & everyone from both families is still happy and full of life & laughter in that kitchen.
TO PETER: I hope you have found the peace you so deserve & can rest now. You will live on forever in the hearts & memories of your loved ones.
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Karen & Hans posted a condolence
Rest in peace, Pete - from two old high school chums and former probation officers. Your family and friends are in our thoughts during this very rough time.
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Maryann posted a condolence
I didn't know Peter but I do know Lisa and this is such a tradegy. My heart goes out to Lisa and her family. May your brother rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Maryann and Stacey Grassi
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ROBINANN DE MARCO posted a condolence
hi dennis and marlene. this is robin from the Bank John Pullara's niece (Little Falls Bank)I am so sorry to hear what happened to Pete. What a shame on how that had to happened. My thoughts are with all of you. I wish I could have stopped by the Funeral Parlor but I wasn't in the area at the time.
With greatest Sympathy
RobinAnn De Marco
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Mike Jacovelli posted a condolence
I will always treasure the memories of years gone by.We never did get to ride together like we planned,but I know you would be proud of me now.There just wasn't enough time brother.Thanks for being in my life. Mike Jacovelli
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Lisa Matits posted a condolence
Dear Uncle Pete, I love you very much and will miss you dearly. Thank you for always being so good to me and my father. You are finally in peace now with God. Lisa and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you always.
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Sandy Mauiri posted a condolence
Peter was a great guy always there if you neede him. He dearly loved his sisiter Lisa and he was her life. I pray for lisa and her loved ones and will always remember the good times, the happy moments this man spent.
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cindy laduca posted a condolence
Hey buddy, i just had to say one last good-by. ijust came back from saying good by to you in person and couldn't believe it when Lisa showed me a pix of u and me when i was in high school wow i sure wish i had that pix, your other friend Diana told me just recently that she found some pix of us when u lived on mair ave. you wrote in my 8th grade year book..true friends never part.although i hadn't seen you in quite a long time, i never forgot you. Remember taking me to buy my 95 jeep wrangler??? buddy i will never forget you, please please, FINALLY rest in peace your friend forever...Cindy
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Ike Agwuegbo posted a condolence
Pete, we'll always remember you for your laugher, jokes, your desire to help people out the best you could. we'll miss you. you'll forever be in our hearts
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Maureen Bonasia posted a condolence
Dennis, Lisa and families-
My husband Pete and I were so sorry to hear about Peter. Our heartfelt sympathy is with all of you at this time. It has been many years since I visited your family in Totowa with my grandfather Martin Pastone, but I will always remember all of you fondly. My sister and I were just talking about summers years ago when we went to Aunt Lee's Blue Bird Motel near Atlantic City, and Peter was there, too. It's too bad our families lost touch. We hope Peter is at peace.
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Rose Wolcott posted a condolence
TO:The family OF Peter Riva,Jr.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you,in this tragic and sorrowful time. May Peter rest in peace, be reunited with his loved ones, and "dwell in the house of the LORD forever."
Prayerfully,
Aunt Rose & Cousin George
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sarah posted a condolence
Pete-
THIS JUST DOESN'T SEEM REAL TO ME. I REMEMBER I JUST SAW YOU GETTING YOUR LOTTERY TICKETS IN THE STORE I SAW THAT BRIGHT SMILING FACE YOU ALWAYS HAVE. IT'S JUST NOT FAIR YOU WEREN'T SUPPOSE TO LEAVE US THIS SOON. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART ALWAYS ILL NEVER FORGET WHAT GOOD TIMES WE HAD TOGETHER (OPEN HOUSES ON SUNDAY ) I HOPE YOU ARE AT REST NOW AND LOOKING DOWN ON US AND ALWAYS PROTECT US LIKE YOU DID. ILL NEVER FORGET YOU. ME ,STEPH AND SHANNON PUT CANDLES UP FOR YOU ON TOTOWA RD LAST NIGHT IT JUST DIDN'T SEEM REAL THAT I WAS DOING THIS FOR YOU. IT'S SO VERY HARD. I LOVE YOU ALWAYS
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Shannon posted a condolence
Pete, I am trying to bring myself to all of this. It is so hard.. I remember all the times you brought me and steph up to see the horses... How you were ALWAYS a ray of sunshine in the mornings, Whistling your little songs.. Singing throughout the house... How you were the ONLY one who could ever touch Christie... I rememember the first time I ever drove a car was with you, Sitting on your lap making U-Turns in the bank parking lot. We were buddies.. I can't believe your gone, nor do I want to.. I remember seeing you for the first time after several years.. and the look on your face when you saw how much I grew up.. I miss you so much.. We all have to many memories of you.. So many wonderful memories. I pray to you every night the you are at peace.. All I can say is you were such a wonderful person, and you will be missed so dearly everyday. You were like a father to me, Always treating me like your daughter..And that is how I will remember you for days to come.
I love you, and Miss you
<3 <3 Shanny <3 <3
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Marie McCorry posted a condolence
Dear Pete, " how many times have I wrote you? memories? we have history, we had a family together and an extennded family yours was mine, our friends, our talks, the quiet times, the shore, no-one in your life has had the history we had.For 10yrs we shared, cared ,loved,we had each other's backs, you jump i jump remember? i was your lovey , your cookie, you were my man, we just spoke, you never once even apart forgot to call me always happy always said Rie I realy , realy love you with all my heart no-one can take that from me, myy mind is full overloaded of our life together and i know that you are finaly at peace , the peace i wanted for us is with you resteing upon you now for you to finaly relax, be stressfree, not to worry, in the picture on this page,Peter even with this picture on this page, I was standing at your right side, as you always told me , " Rie you are always right there with me ...funny huh? Im right here, I wish now we could have talked more, i am so glad that you & Sarah continued to be close, you were always there for them even if you complained you were right there, updating me hahahah, Rie heres what I did, all is 10-4 okay ? all is not 10-4 though, there will always be that cave in my heart Peter Paul ..the understanding and special insight into each other cannot be taken or replaced by anyone ...Im going to end this now as we always did, facing each other, and locking our fingers together with the extra little squeeze you would give me I love you Pete, in memory of you, our lives together June 1990, you sang me happy birthday,you last spoke to me 2007 on my birthday, we have history, I have our memories always close, I hear that special whistle, I'm home ! yes you are Pete you are home now...
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your niece, stephanie posted a condolence
To my dear Uncle Pete-
Words can't even begin to describe how i'm feeling right now. I swear to myself it's all a bad dream; that i'll wake up and you'll still be with us. I can't bring myself to drive down the road where that unfortunate day occured. it's just too hard. I'm still so used to looking for you in every jeep I pass on the road. I'm sorry they're making you look the way you they are in the media. But, I know the truth, uncle pete. You were my blood, my family, my heart, my life, my uncle. You always made sure I had food in my stomach [even when i was stuffed!] and money in my pocket. You're the first person I remember talking to after my surgery and helped me get that gorgeous honda. I hope you weren't scared, uncle pete. I know in my heart you were brave. I talk to you every night before I go to bed. I hope you hear me. I want you to know just how much I miss you. I'm going down to totowa road tonight to leave a few candles for you. I hope you like them. I'll also be doing a reading at your funeral. I'm planning on speaking straight from the heart. I really hope you're proud of what I do, uncle pete. I'm planning on going back to school in september and I know you'll be there by my side every step of the way. I wish I could turn back time, run to your side and hug you before you left that court room. Funny thing is, before we heard it over the scanner, I was getting ready to head up there to make sure you were ok. I wish I had left work just a little bit earlier. I miss you so much, uncle pete. More then words can explain. I just don't think im ready to say goodbye just yet. I wish I didn't have to, but I have no other choice. Tell Grandpa and Grandma that I love them very much and I hope they're proud. And, I really hope you're happy again, uncle pete. I love you so much.
Your niece,
Stephanie <3
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Lisa posted a condolence
My dear sweet brother - why? Why did you have to leave me? I love you so much and I can't stop this aching deep within my heart...my tears won't stop. I loved you always. There was never a time in my life when I couldn't count on you. And now, I need you more than ever. I know you were tormented for so long and I know that you knew I loved you - but I couldn't take away all of the pain. I'm sorry brother. I'm sorry I wasn't by your side when your life evded. I would give anything right now just to see you and hold you and talk to you again. Someday we will meet in heaven and then I will throw my arms around you and never let go. I can't let go now, although I must. I LOVE YOU AND I MISS YOU. I'll miss our time together. I'll miss sitting out on the deck laughing and talking with you. I don't know if I can do this. I don't know how I'm going to exsist without you brother. I'm sorry. I'm so sorry I wasn't by your side that terrible night. Maybe this wouldn't be had I been there with you. If you're looking down, you'll know my heart is dying. These tears are for you.
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Janet Greenwood posted a condolence
Strange,we are cousins once removed through your Dad's brother Martin. You were two years older than me and I remember seeing you when we were fairly young and then somehow our families grew apart. We did speak at my Grandpa Pastone's wake but briefly. I hope you find peace and rest in God's care.
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Bert Sauter posted a condolence
Peter, my patrol buddy, my friend! Out there alone, there were nights we literally trusted our lives to each other. I always knew you had my back. So long out of touch. I hope you thought of me, even one tenth as much as I’ve thought of you. I cry once again for you, buddy. Life should have been kinder; you deserved better. I hope you finally know now just how many people loved you and cared about you. You are in my prayers. Rest in peace, brother.
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Carmine & Helen Cifaldi posted a condolence
Dear Peter: We are heart-broken
that we had to lose you much too soon. May GOD grant you ETERNAL peace. You will be in our hearts forever. Our prayers are with you always!
Aunt Helen & Uncle Carm
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Carmine & Helen Cifaldi posted a condolence
Dear Peter: We are heart-broken
that we had to lose you much too soon. May GOD grant you ETERNAL peace. You will be in our hearts forever. Our prayers are with you always!
Aunt Helen & Uncle Carm
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Carmine & Helen Cifaldi posted a condolence
Dear Peter: I wish you had called me first. I would have slowed you down...maybe. Go to Mom & Dad, where they may LOVE you forever...I know, I shall...
Uncle Carm.
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Louis and Rieda posted a condolence
Just know we love you and pray you have found peace...
We always knew you loved us and our children and grandchildren .... we will miss you always.....
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Louis and Rieda posted a condolence
We will cherish every memory of you Pete. You were always a kind, generous, thoughtful and loving presence in our family. Our children and our grandchildren will always remember "Uncle Pete" ... you will be missed always. We pray you have found peace.
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Louis and Rieda posted a condolence
We will cherish every memory of you Pete. You were always a kind, generous, thoughtful and loving presence in our family. Our children and our grandchildren will always remember "Uncle Pete" ... you will be missed always. We pray you have found peace.
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MEDINA FAMILY posted a condolence
REMEMBER ME LIVED ON TOTOWA ROAD FOR 40 YRS MAY GOD BE WITH THE FAMILY THRU THIS VALLEY OF SORROW AND GIVE YOU REST AND PEACE LOVE ALWAYS JUNE MEDINA
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Your nephew John posted a condolence
To Uncle Pete - you are one of my most favorite uncles in the world! I am very lucky to have an uncle like you. Rest in peace Uncle Pete.
Love your nephew John
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Sarah posted a condolence
Pete, we shared so many memories together. i can't believe that you are gone I remeber like it was yesterday us going down to wildwood. You will always be in my heart everyday. I'll never forget what you have done for me. i love you so much and I'm going to miss you so very much. you will always be in my heart.
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Jimmy posted a condolence
What can I say about my brother-in-law? Every other word out of his mouth was "can I get you anything?" or "is there anything I can do to help?" I would always tell him to "sit down and relax" and he'd say "ahh, you know how I am"...and I did - Pete enjoyed helping anyone. We've become alot closer these past few years and I really miss him. What I'm going to miss the most is him saying to me when he walked through the door "Hey brother-in-law!" grabbing my hand, shaking it and givin' me a quick hug every time he saw me. I'm really going to miss that.
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cindy posted a condolence
Good by buddy.I can't believe your gone.Although I haven't seen you in a very long time, you were nothing but a great friend to me. Please rest in peace now.
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Dennis posted a condolence
Dear Brother,
I know you've made a great positive impact on many people's lives, but I thought I'd just tell you a few of those weird little things, that though perhaps seemingly insignificant, are etched in my memory.Remember,Pete, these go back quite some time
Thanks:
- for pulling me around on our sled in our yard on Scrivens Street during all those cold, snowy winter days.
-for protecting me from some of the other kids who were much older and stronger than me.
-for going down to Nanrie's Stationary Store to Buy me my first comic book "Star Spangled War Stories". That was the issue with the giant turtle on the cover attacking the two GIs who were firing back with a Thompson submachine gun and a bazooka. The title of the story was "Mission X". Sure wish I had that issue now. It might be worth some money today!
-for giving me a personal preview of the movie "The Longest Day". I still recall detailed descriptions that you were giving, and how I pictured them.(I can still see that scene in which the Sherman Tank blows down that building with the German troops in it. Boy, was my mind's image much different from the movie!).
-for carrying me out of church when I fainted from the heat.
-for making such a great fuss when I made captain of the Safety Patrol. You really made me feel special.
-for giving Joey your impressions of Viet Nam when you really didn't want to talk about it. He feels very special that you did this for him.
-for serving our country when so many of your peers ran to Canada.
-for going with me to the Army recruiter, though I got rejected.
-for just being there whenever I had an emergency.
-for lending me the down payment to buy my 1979 Honda Civic.
-for....just too much to put down in words.
-and , just for being my wonderful brother.
Rest In Peace, Peter. You're not gone, and you're certainly not forgotten!
Love, Dennis
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Lisa posted a condolence
Forever in my heart will you remain. You were my strength and my heart; my big brother who I loved and adored since I was a child. I pray that you are now at peace in God's loving care sharing a table again with Mommy and Daddy. I don't have you anymore here physically, but I will have you always in my heart. Although that heart is breaking now, my tears cannot stop and my heart can't stop aching just to hold you and speak to you again. I love you forever brother - forever and ever...your little sister, Lisa
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rosanna posted a condolence
Lisa, My heart is broken over this horrible tragedy.. May god grant Peter eternal life and shine on him always... Love always to my oldest and dearest friend.. Rosanna
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Marion Greenwood posted a condolence
To Dennis, Lisa and family-
I was deeply saddened to hear of Peter's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Your cousin,
Marion
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Nancy Tepper posted a condolence
Peter was part of my childhood growing up with his sister who I have been friends with for 40 years. I will remember him fondly.
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The White Family posted a condolence
We love you Pete & will miss you greatly.
With all of our love,
Robyn, Rock & Hailey
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Lynn and Ken posted a condolence
I can't believe you are gone, Pete. We all love you very much and you will remain in our hearts and our memories forever.
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Ralph&Joyce Cifaldi posted a condolence
Dear Nephew Peter We pray that you rest in peace now. We wil pray for you.
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Diana posted a condolence
Dennis, Marlene and Family,
You and your family are in our hearts and prayers.
Diana(Urchak)and Paul Christian and Family
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Diana posted a condolence
Dennis, Marlene and Family,
You and your family are in our hearts and prayers.
Diana(Urchak)and Paul Christian and Family
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Lisa Riva uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
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Forever at your side my dear brother.
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Debra Payad posted a condolence
Thursday, June 15, 2023
My Dearest Lisa & Dennis , it’s been a very long time, I ran into a friend of mine from Totowa and they told me Mom and Dad and Pete all Passed away I am so deeply sorry for your loss, I also lost my mom dad and Husband , I have two grown sons one is engaged. Love to all . Debbie Lotz Payad, I live in Cape May NJ
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Tuesday, December 27, 2016
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Your sister posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 27, 2016
No matter how long of time passes - there is never any love lost between you and I dear brother - until we meet again. xox
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Your sister posted a condolence
Friday, January 10, 2014
Not a day goes by brother...not a day. I miss you still more and more.
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Your sister posted a condolence
Friday, December 21, 2012
This will be the 6th Christmas without you and while making my chocolate chip cookies with walnuts, I cry thinking about you and how much I still miss you brother. I love you forever.
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Your sister posted a condolence
Monday, July 16, 2012
Five years gone - my heart still aches for your brother. I love you forever.
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Your sister posted a condolence
Friday, November 11, 2011
Today, I honor you again - you were one of the greatest soldiers to serve our country in Viet Nam. You are missed today and everyday. I love you brother.
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Your sister posted a condolence
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Time does NOT heal all wounds. I can't imagine my life without you here.
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Your sister posted a condolence
Thursday, March 10, 2011
NOT A SINGLE DAY passes without me thinking of you. Not a single day every passes without a tear in my eyes for you. I miss you brother. I love you forever.
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