Controvich,
Peter "Pete", 74, of Midlothian, passed away March 15, 2019. He is
survived by his wife of 53 years, Jean Controvich; daughters, Colleen
Hokanson and Buryl Alfieri (John); grandchildren, Alan Hokanson, Molly
Overstreet (Michael) and Andrew Dearhart (Amanda); one brother, James
Controvich (Susan); and extended family and friends.
Pete, a graduate of
Villanova University, went on to earn his Masters in Education from the
University of Virginia. He served for 26 years as a school principal in
Bedford, Mecklenburg and Craig Counties. Before retiring, he served as
an academic advisor and professor of English, Art and History at Strayer
University.
Pete was an avid reader, walking encyclopedia and always
possessed a dry wit. He loved music, particularly classical,
international and the oldies. He enjoyed playing the mandolin, helping
others, and volunteering at St. Francis Medical Center in recent years.
He was kind and caring, and there wasn't a dog within a three-mile radius
of his home that didnt know him on his daily walks with dog treats in
hand.
Pete will be forever missed by all his loved ones. A memorial
service will be held 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at
Blileys-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to the American Heart Association,
www.heart.org.
Service
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
4:00PM
Bliley's - Chippenham
6900 Hull Street Road
Richmond, VA 23224
The
American Heart Association's mission is to reduce disability and death
from cardiovascular disease and stroke. The association was founded in
1924 and today is the nation's largest national voluntary health agency
devoted to defeating heart disease and stroke, which together claim
about 950,000 lives each year and rank as our nation's No. 1 and No. 3
killers.
To prevent, treat and ultimately defeat these diseases, the
association funds research, creates and implements professional and
public education programs focusing on improving emergency care and
reducing risk factors, holds community service activities and engages in
advocacy efforts to safeguard American's health.
