Peter Paul "Pete" Szymanowicz, Jr.

Peter Paul "Pete" Szymanowicz, Jr. October 25, 1941 - October 26, 2016

Born: Saturday Oct 25, 1941

Died: Wednesday Oct 26, 2016

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Peter Paul "Pete" Szymanowicz, Jr., 75, of 310 Pinewood Place in Eden, passed away Wednesday afternoon, October 26, 2016, at his home.

A funeral service will be held at 3 PM on Saturday, October 29, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel. Military rites will be performed by Rockingham County Veteran's Honor Guard.

Pete was born October 25, 1941 in New York, to the late Peter Paul Szymanowicz, Sr. and Helen Moch Syzymanowicz. He was of the Catholic faith and was a US Marine veteran. Pete worked for Kraft Foods for 15 years in Dunkirk, New York then for Miller Brewing Company in Eden, NC for 25 years, retiring in 2005. He lived life to the fullest. He was the treasurer of the Qua Qua Creek Gun Club, member of Dixie Bass Masters, and was in the Rockingham Fishing Club. He was a devoted husband, loving father and avid outdoorsman. Most days Pete could be found in the woods, on the lake or in his "fishing lab". Pete was full of life, laughter and jokes - in fact, you knew he liked you when he was teasing you. He loved his family, his friends, gardening and all his animals.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou Deering Szymanowicz of the home; three sons, Peter Paul Szymanowicz, III and wife, Shirley of New York, Steve Szymanowicz and wife, Darcy of Texas, and Frank Beach and fiancee, Sarah of Danville, VA; five grandchildren, Kelly Dimitri (Adam), Christie Newell (Karl), Laura Szymanowicz, Austin Szymanowicz, Maddie and Dominic; three great-grandchildren; brothers, Tom Symanowicz, and Paul Szymanowicz; sister, Nancy Szymanowicz; his horse, Cozy; and his dog, Lila.

The family will receive friends prior to the funeral service at Fair Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday from 1 - 3 PM. At other times they will be at the residence and will welcome friends there on Friday evening, 6 - 8 PM.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com

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I'm so sorry about Pete's passing. He was a special part of my Miller family for many years. He made coming to work everyday fun. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Debbie Hopper

To the Szymanowicz family; my sincere condolences. Pete was a very good man, and a friend to all who he took the time to "tease". But then again, you already know that...It was a pleasure to have known him during my Miller days....
Bill Meyer

Good guy....will miss him.
Gary Dickerson

I worked with Pete for over 20 years, it was a pleasure and honor to work with such a great person. May his family find peace at this time.
James Good

I'm so very sorry for your lose. Pete was a high school classmate and I played football with him in our junior and senior year. His parents and my parents were close friends and I remember them playing pinochle at our kitchen table from time to time as I was growing up. I remember Pete as being extremely competitive when playing football and very humorous socially. Pete will be missed by all of us that knew him.
Robert Kaus

Thoughts and prayers!!
Jean Hartley

My heartfelt condolences to the Szymanowicz family. Such a dear, sweet and dedicated employee. He took his work so seriously and his commitment will always be remembered. I feel honored to have had him in my life. F
Pat Henry

Dear Mary Lou: So sorry to hear of your loss, my friend. You are in my thoughts and prayers. My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. I will talk with you soon. Bernie
Bernadette Chapman

Mary & Family, Prayers for strength and comfort in the days ahead.
Talmadge & Gail Priddy

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