MILFORD - Peter Joseph Sansone passed away Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016 at the Delaware Hospice Center, Milford. Peter was born in Patterson, N.J., the son of the late Joseph P. and Concetta Marie (Mercurio) Sansone. He was a graduate of East Side High School in Patterson, N.J. After high school, Peter enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, serving during WWII. Following the war, he began working at A & P Grocery Store in New Jersey then in Virginia Beach, Va., working until 1986, retiring as a produce manager. Peter was a member of the N.R.A., a proud supporter of the F.O.P. and an avid supporter of Donald Trump for President. He loved playing cards and bowling in the local bowling leagues. Most important to Peter was his family. He was a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather. Spending time with them was the highlight of his life. He did remark many times that he missed enjoying his mother's lemon pies. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two daughters, Karen Sansone and Patti Samford; and a sister, Anne Basil; and a brother, Andy Sansone. He is survived by his children, Peggy Voll and her husband, Al, of New York, Wayne Sansone and his wife, Janet, of Laurel, Sharon Grant and her husband, Donnie, of Laurel, Melinda Meding and her husband, Robbie, of Milford; two sisters, Nadine Kole, of Massachusettes, and Dot Duelffer and her husband Al, of New Jersey; 19 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and 19 great-great-grandchildren. Committal services with military honors were held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016 at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 26669 Patriots Way, Millsboro. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to either Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963, or make checks payable to Bayhealth Foundation, 640 South State Street, Dover, DE 19901.(Please note that the check is in memory of Peter Sansone). Arrangements by Lofland Funeral Home, 102 Lakeview Avenue, Milford. Letters of condolence may be sent and shared with the family at www.loflandandmcknatt.com.