Peter Lengyel Obituary

(Courier News)
(Home News Tribune)

PETER LENGYEL
AGE: 86 SOMERSET
Peter Lengyel, 86, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010, at Haven Hospice at JFK Medical Center, Edison. Born in Rahway, son of the late Michael and Helen (Kozar) Lengyel, he was raised in Hillsborough and after marriage to his beloved wife, Mary, he resided in Fords and Metuchen before settling to Somerset 48 years ago. Peter was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy as a TMT3 after faithfully serving his country in both World War II and the Korean War. He was a member of American Legion Post #12 of Somerville, Thomas J. Kavanaugh Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #2290 of Manville and the United States Navy Memorial. Peter retired in 1991 from the Haagen-Dazs division of Pillsbury International formerly of Woodbridge, where he was a stationary engineer and supervisor for many years. Peter was an avid offshore fisherman usually off Belmar and the Atlantic Highlands.
Besides his parents, Peter was predeceased by his four dear brothers, Michael Lengyel, George Lengyel, Charles Lengyel and Andy Shoka; dear sister, Mary; and his precious grandson, Michael G. Lengyel Jr. Peter leaves behind to cherish his memory his beloved wife of 62 years, Mary A. (Hencoski) Lengyel, with whom he joined hands in marriage on Sept. 5, 1948; four loving children, sons, Michael G. Lengyel of Trenton, Peter J. Lengyel and his wife Lynn of Somerset, Daniel P. Lengyel and his wife Diane of Cary, N.C.; daughter, Deborah A. Aidukas and her husband Chuck Jr. of Millstone Township; and three dear sisters, Betty Stano of Ringoes, Kay Lengyel and Helen Perhach, both of Hillsborough. Peter will be deeply missed by his eight adored grandchildren, Amanda, Sarah, Matthew, Kelly, Kerry, Cameron, Kaitlyn and Daniel Jr.; and by his expected first great-grandchild to be born in December.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4 and from 9 to 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 5 at Fucillo & Warren Funeral Home, 205 S. Main St., Manville. The funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 5 at the funeral home, with Fr. Gregory Hosler officiating. At the family's request, the disposition will be private. Memorial contributions may be made in Peter's memory to the American Legion Post #12, 232 Union Ave., Somerville, NJ 08876, or VFW Post #2290, 600 Washington Ave., Manville, NJ 08835, or U.S. Navy Memorial, 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 123, Washington, DC 20004-2608. To send condolences to the family, or to sign an online guestbook, please visit www.FucilloandWarrenFuneralHome.com.