Peter E. Grable

Peter E. Grable, a 20-year retired United States Navy veteran, passed away surrounded by family on October 26, 2024, after a courageous 18-month battle against cancer. Born November 26, 1966, the son of Leopoldiene (Diene) Grabner, he grew up in Newport, DE. At the age of 17 years, Peter enlisted in the US Navy. A peace time and Gulf War Era veteran, he highly valued and proudly served his country attaining the rank of Parachute Rigger Petty Officer First Class - Aviation Warfare Specialist. An Aircrew Survival Equipment Technician, PR1 (AW) Grable earned the following decorations: Navy Achievement Medal (4 awards), Navy Unit Commendation, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Navy Good Conduct Medal (5 awards), Navy Expeditionary Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Navy Expert Pistol Shot Medal, Sea Service and Overseas Deployment Ribbons. Following the Navy, he was employed for 16 years as a Facilities Operations Specialist with the State of Delaware. He will be remembered as a loving father, devoted husband, son, brother, uncle, friend, and a true patriot. He loved cooking, riding his Harley Davidson, fishing, watching the Eagles, and mostly spending time with his family, friends, and his dogs. PR1 (AW) Peter E Grable is survived by his wife of 3 years, Deborah Grable; children: Elizabeth Grable, Justin Gagnon, Marshal Gagnon, and Jesse Gagnon; mother, Leopoldiene Grabner; sister, Irene Kerrigan; niece, Miranda Kerrigan; nephew, Spencer Kerrigan; stepbrothers, George Grable (Pamela) and Robert Dunbar; along with many extended family members. He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Bedrich Grabner; grandparents, Peter and Rachel Kamermans; and brother-in-law, Michael Kerrigan all of whom tremendously impacted his life. A visitation will be held Tuesday, November 12, 2024, from 5:30-7 PM at Strano & Feeley Family Funeral Home, 635 Churchmans Rd., Newark, DE 19702 followed by a service in celebration of Peter’s life at 7 PM. A burial will take place Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 1 PM at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery. For directions or to send an online condolence, visit www.stranofeeley.com.

Peter E. Grable

November 26, 1966 - October 26, 2024

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