Peter was born on September 1, 1938 in Niagara Falls, New York to the late Peter J. and Vernetta Vaccarella. Peter worked as a Tech Service Rep/ Automotive R&D Lab Manager with Composite Polymers Division at Ashland Chemicals for over 40 years before he retired. His hobbies included gardening, woodworking, and working on puzzles. He also was an avid card player, especially euchre and pinochle.
Peter was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, especially to his 5 grandchildren. He loved attending his grandchildren’s sporting events. He belonged to Knights of Columbus St. Elizabeth Council 11193, Guild Athletic Club, and volunteered for Meals on Wheels. He loved the Ohio State University Buckeyes, and he worked as a volunteer usher for OSU football games.
In addition to his parents, Peter was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Vaccarella.
Peter is survived by his beloved wife, Marilyn A. Vaccarella; his children, Peter W. (Lorraine) Vaccarella Jr., Maria (Todd) Tarney, and Dan Vaccarella; his grandchildren, Megan Vaccarella, Peter Vaccarella, Todd Tarney, Jr., Alyssa Tarney and Mathew (Sydney) Tarney; his sister, Vincenette (late Richard) Renaud; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm and Thursday, September 21, 2023 from 11:00am to 12:00pm at Advantage by Schoedinger North, 5554 Karl Rd, Columbus where funeral service will follow on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 12:00pm with Father Thomas Petry officiating. Peter will be entombed at Kingwood Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Knights of Columbus 11193 at 6077 Sharon Woods Blvd, Columbus, OH 43229 and to the Alzheimer’s Association at 225 N. Michigan Ave, Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601 (alz.org/donate).
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