Peter Antioco, Jr.

May 9, 1949 - January 8, 2021

Peter Antioco, Jr., 71 of Keyport, New Jersey passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021, at Bayshore Community Hospital in Holmdel, New Jersey. Born Monday, May 9, 1949 in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of the late Peter and Nancy Antioco. Peter was raised in Brooklyn. He would raise his own children in the Dyker Heights section of Brooklyn. Peter was a Union Electrician for many years. He was also an excellent cook, using those skills as a chef working in restaurants. He would move to Keyport 20 years ago. A devout Catholic Peter was a parishioner of St. Benedicts Church in Holmdel. He also was a longtime supporter of the St. Jude's Children's Hospital. Peter enjoyed cooking, and spent time watching his favorite cooking shows on the Food Network. He enjoyed bowling, and loved to listen to Doo-Wop music. He loved being surrounded by family, and spending time with his grandson the most. Peter is survived by his loving children, Taryn Ellis and husband Aston, and Peter Antioco and wife Kimberly, by his cherished grandson A.J., and by many friends that were family. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at Michael Hegarty & John Vincent Scalia Home For Funerals and Cremation Service, 3377 US Highway 9, Old Bridge, New Jersey. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.HegartyScaliaFuneralHome.com