Peter J. Clayton

Peter J. Clayton "Pete", age 81, passed away peacefully on St. Patricks Day, March 17, 2021 his favorite holiday. Born on June 24, 1939 to the late John Clayton and Margaret Tesche and has been a lifelong resident of South Philadelphia and was a proud Unites States Army Veteran who served during Vietnam. He worked as a longshoreman with Local 1291. Pete will be remembered as a patient, caring, witty, generous husband and friend to all. He enjoyed deep-sea fishing and the time he spent at his home in Cape May, NJ. He was a member of the John J. OMalley Mens Club, Erma Moose Chapter 1539, Cape May Points Sportsmens Club and was a former member of the Villas Fishermans Club. Beloved husband and best friend to Agnes (nee: Pooler). Devoted brother of Marie Benner and the late John, Margaret Lord, Helen Williams and Bertha Rossello. He will be sadly missed by his many nieces, nephews, Godchildren, cousins, and especially Patrick McMullen and Danielle Remshard. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Saturday, May 15, 2021 from 9:30 to 10:20 am at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church (3rd & Wolf Sts.), followed by his funeral mass 10:30 am. Burial will be private. Military honors will be rendered following mass. In Petes memory donations may be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Cemetery
Burial will be private
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Gathering
Saturday, May 15, 2021
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
Murphy Ruffenach Brian W. Donnelly Funeral Home, PC.
2237-41 South Third St.
Philadelphia PA 19148
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(215) 334-1578

Funeral Mass
Saturday, May 15, 2021
10:30 AM -
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church
2317 S. 3rd St.
Phila PA 19148
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Military Honors
Saturday, May 15, 2021
11:00 AM -
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church
2317 S. 3rd St.
Phila PA 19148
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Funeral Home
Murphy Ruffenach Brian W. Donnelly Funeral Home
2239 S 3rd St
Philadelphia PA - 19148
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215-334-1578