{"id":11844,"date":"2026-08-10T00:11:32","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T04:11:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pizzifuneralhome.com\/?p=11844"},"modified":"2026-08-10T00:11:33","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T04:11:33","slug":"peter-pastras","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pizzifuneralhome.com\/?p=11844","title":{"rendered":"Peter Pastras"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pizzifuneralhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_7547-scaled.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"925\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/pizzifuneralhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_7547-925x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11845\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pizzifuneralhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_7547-925x1024.jpeg 925w, https:\/\/pizzifuneralhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_7547-271x300.jpeg 271w, https:\/\/pizzifuneralhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_7547-768x850.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/pizzifuneralhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_7547-1387x1536.jpeg 1387w, https:\/\/pizzifuneralhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_7547-1850x2048.jpeg 1850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 925px) 100vw, 925px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Peter Pastras, age 67, passed away on August 8, 2026. &nbsp;Beloved husband of Debra Thompson, loving father of Thea Pastras and Devin Pastras. Dear brother of Constance Pastras and Dean Pastras. &nbsp;Brother-in-law of Deborah Bajakian, Lesley Thompson, Laurie and Edward Wikoff, Joanne and Robert Maransky. Son-in-law of Roger and Mary Jane Thompson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Peter was born November 23, 1958, to Spiro and Katherine Pastras. &nbsp;A first-generation American, he grew up in Ridgewood, New Jersey. Childhood friendships made there would continue throughout his life. He graduated from Ramapo College and earned a Master of Social Work degree from Columbia University. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Peter had a deeply fulfilling career in the mental health field, which spanned forty years. &nbsp;He worked at (then) Mid-Bergen Community Mental Health Center, Morristown Memorial Hospital, and had a private psychotherapy practice. &nbsp;With friends as partners, he founded a clinical and healthcare consulting practice to achieve better outcomes for people receiving mental health services.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Peter moved to the maple-shaded suburb of Harrington Park, where he resided for thirty years. &nbsp;He participated actively in town life. &nbsp;Coaching his kids\u2019 recreation teams provided him some of the best memories and friendships of his life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Peter was blessed that his brother and sister lived locally and could share all birthdays, celebrations, and holidays. &nbsp;Peter belonged to Debbie\u2019s family as well. &nbsp;The farm in upstate New York served as a second home to him in adulthood. &nbsp;His relationships with his nieces and nephews, Amanda, Peter, Haley, Stephen, and Lauren, had their foundation in the annual Shore vacation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other cherished memories were ski trips to Vermont, fishing trips with friends, and especially a family trip to Alaska. &nbsp;Peter loved to golf, watch the Mets, and spend time with cats. &nbsp;He was an avid reader and, despite a goofy sense of humor, was a serious intellectual.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Peter and Debbie were married for thirty-one years, and shared forty-one years together as a couple. &nbsp;Peter was a devoted husband and true partner throughout their time together. Once a father, his children became the center of his life and were his true joy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Friends and family are invited to visitation at the Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ, August 28 from 4:00-7:00pm. &nbsp;A service honoring Peter\u2019s life will be held at the Presbyterian Church in Norwood, 701 Broadway, Norwood, NJ, August 29 at 10:30am. &nbsp;Friends are welcome to share thoughts and stories at that time. &nbsp;A repast will follow. &nbsp;Internment will happen at a later date. &nbsp;In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson\u2019s Research. &nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Peter Pastras, age 67, passed away on August 8, 2026. &nbsp;Beloved husband of Debra Thompson, loving father of Thea Pastras and Devin Pastras. 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