Peter J. Worth, age 69, of Wilmington, DE passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 after a valiant battle with cancer.
Born and raised in Wilmington, he was the son of the late Betty Jane (McCullen) and John L. Worth. He was also predeceased by his brother Jack. He is survived by his wife of 37 years Vera and his children Christina and Mark. He is also survived by his brother Brian, and sisters Carol Gioffre (Mike) and Jenny Tillman (David), and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
After graduating from Salesianum High School, Pete joined the Merchant Marines. Upon his return, he graduated from the University of Delaware with a BA in Fine Art. Pete’s career included illustration, design, drafting, project management, and engineering. He loved being with his family at the beach and enjoyed playing guitar, crabbing, fishing and the great outdoors. H also enjoyed creating sets for The Wilmington Drama League.
He was a loving son and husband, devoted father, and beloved brother, uncle, and cousin. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
Pete would say jokingly, “When it’s my time to go, I hope I get hit by a meteor.†On the day of his death an asteroid was reported nearby; maybe he got his wish and hitched a ride to heaven. |