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Life story

" "For Life and death are one, even as the river and the sea are one" (Kihail Gibran, The Prophet)

Pete's early years were spent in Woodbury NJ. Eventually the Tranchitella family moved to Darby PA. Pete attended Darby-Colwyn High School. Pete served in the United States Army and was stationed at Fort Dix NJ, and in Frankfort, West Germany. He returned home to Darby PA and worked as a civilian at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. In 1992, he moved his family to Fredericksburg and was employed at Ft Belvoir Army Base in Fairfax County Virgina. Most recently Pete
worked for Sodexo at Mary Washington University in Fredericksburg VA. Pete never wanted to retire, but
finally did this year. Pete enjoyed music, He was a talented guitarist and also played the keyboard.
Although he enjoyed all kinds of music, some of his favorites were; Kitaro, Enya, Queen, The Beatles, John Lennon and David Bowie. He was happily married to Dieuai and they shared a love of gardening at their home in Fredericksburg. He was a loving father, brother, uncle and friend. Pete was a very smart , kind man with a great sense of humor. He had a wide range of knowledge and the ability to connect with anyone. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. His love will always be with us in our hearts and memories. "