Peter James Crisman
November 14, 1942 - April 12, 2025
Peter James Crisman, age 82, of Townsend, DE, passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
Born in Buffalo, NY on November 14, 1942, he was a son of the late Peter W. and Helen (Brzozowski) Crisman.
After graduating high school in Buffalo, Peter joined the National Guard Reserves, demonstrating a lifelong commitment to service. For 30 years, he worked as a communication specialist for Conrail before beginning a second career as a route manager with DART First State, where he served the community for another decade.
Peter had a love for the outdoors and cherished time spent camping and taking cruises with his family. He was an avid vegetable gardener, always eager to share his harvest. A man of faith, Peter was a dedicated member of St. Joseph Parish, where he served proudly as a Knight of Columbus. He also found great joy in daily walks and conversations with his neighborhood friends.
He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Janice M. (Baehr) Crisman; children, Brian Crisman (Rachael Wheelin) and Pam Stefanuca (Jon); grandchildren, August and Eleanor Stefanuca; siblings, Carol Nawrocki (Robert), Robert Crisman (Peggy), and Billy Crisman (Allison Voight); and several nieces and nephews.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 am until 11 am on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at St. Joseph Parish, 319 East Main Street, Middletown, DE, where a Memorial Mass will be offered at 11 am. Interment will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Peter’s memory to Bayada Hospice, 4250 Lancaster Pike, Suite 308, Wilmington, DE 19805 or online by clicking here or to MOT Jean Birch Senior Center, 2nd Floor, 300 South Scott Street, Middletown, DE 19709.
Amanda
Crisman family,
I am very sorry for your loss. NJ crew loved Pete and he was an amazing guy. We will be thinking of you during this time. RIP. Forever Daytona Crew!
Kelly Yoh
Pete –
A dear friend and 2nd father figure to me. So So many memories.
A Great Dane named LuLu united all of us at a campground that continued into a forever friendship. Celebrating special events , camping all over and Cruiding on the high seas. Cigars and adult refreshments on the sky deck.
Crashing at our home after celebrating my 50th.
An amazing husband and father to Pam and Bryan. Being together as an adopted family celebrating your 50th
Anniversary to sweet Jan.
I instantly became an adopted sister to Bryan and Pam.
I will always hold onto the blessed memories we made.
Jan and I will forever hold the washers game record beating Randy and you.
A Rematch someday when we meet again.
Love
Brian Crisman
Dad, You were an Amazing Father. We had So many Great Memories together. You are forever in my thoughts and prayers…I will still ask You for advice…and gardening tips…Love You Forever Pop…