Peter Alexander Telep

April 24, 1933 - August 6th, 2022

Peter A Telep, 89, of Stamford, Connecticut, passed away on Saturday, August 6th at his home in Stamford.

Peter was born April 24, 1933 in Stamford, Connecticut to Peter and Rose Telep, who emigrated from Austria-Hungary and the Ukraine.

Peter is survived by his wife Mary (Ré) and sons Peter Jr (wife Ann) and David (wife Amy). He is also survived by five grandchildren: David Jr, Ava, Kaitlin, Eloise, and Anders. All of which were his true pride and joy.

A lifelong Stamford resident, Peter attended Stamford High School where he excelled in the classroom and baseball field. After graduating in 1951, Peter attended the University of Connecticut where upon graduation in 1955 he joined the United States Army. Peter served in the Army before starting a long career in the incentive sales business.

Peter’s career spanned forty-five years where he showcased his amazing relationship skills, took care of his clients, and exhibited a passion for global travel. Carlson Marketing Group was the pinnacle of his career where he retired in 2001.

Peter fully enjoyed life, whether from the Westchester Country Club golf course, his accomplishment of three hole-in-ones, the beach, cheering on his sons and then grandchildren from the sidelines, vegetable gardening, rooting for his beloved UCONN Huskies, and traveling the world with his wife Ré of over fifty-four years.

Peter spent considerable time volunteering with his church of over forty years, the North Stamford Congregational Church, while having recently attended the New Canaan Congregational Church. He was also an active volunteer and supporter of the Stamford Historical Society, and the UCONN alumni association.

A memorial gathering will take place at The Congregational Church of New Canaan on Thursday, August 18th at 11 AM. All are welcome.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the AmeriCares Ukrainian Crisis Fund (americares.org) or Heifer International (heifer.org). www.leopgallagherstamford.com