Peter E Fellner

Peter E. Fellner, of Sunrise, Florida passed away peacefully on March 15, 2019 at Holy Cross Hospice with his loving family at his side.

Pete met the love of his life, Susie in St. Petersburg, Florida, while she was on a family vacation. Susie promptly moved to Florida and the happy couple were married on April 20^th, 1963.  The almost 56 years of marriage were filled with joy from 4 children, 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.  Pete had an unwavering love for his family and found most enjoyment while spending time with them.  Some of his favorite memories would be sunning, shelling and talking on the beaches of Sanibel, gardening in his beautifully manicured yard and dinners, dinners were very special in the Fellner home, it is a time of praying, sharing and celebrating family.

Pete was born in Belleville, Illinois on August 22, 1936. Moved to St. Petersburg, Florida just before high school and completed his schooling years in 1959 at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, where he received a Bachelor of Science and Business Administration degree.

Immediately following graduation, Pete began his 40-year career with the Florida based retailer, Burdines. The beautiful people Pete shared his career with truly enriched his life. Although Pete was a true “Burdiner” it was the people of Burdines that made his professional and personal life complete. 

Looking back 23 years, March 15^th, Pete had his first open heart surgery, a very complicated open-heart surgery.  It happened to be simultaneous to receiving the very prestigious Don Erbb Award for recognition as the employee of the year at Burdines.  The rest is history, as Pete’s willingness to live life to the fullest, always looking forward the next big event of his children and grandchildren.  Dad was the exception, his positive outlook on life and his love for his family allowed him to cherish every minute.

Pete is survived by his loving wife Susan, their children, Susan "Tracy" (Richard) Zayas (FL) and granddaughters Kaite (Josh) May and great-grandchildren Stella & Harper, Brittany & Olivia. Kim (Joseph) Nicoletto (FL) and grandsons Joey, Peter & Jake. Peter (Christine) Fellner (TX) and granddaughters Morgan, Kate & Hannah. Also, Pete and Susie’s youngest, Melissa Fellner (NM).  Pete is survived by his brother Thomas Fellner (Amiee) and previously deceased Catherine (John) Gundlach and Alfonse (Dorcas) Fellner.

Dad has created a beautiful legacy, well defined for his family, and all those that have met him and call him a friend. He will be desperately missed and loved forever.

Funeral Mass will be held, Thursday, March 28, 2019, 1:00 PM, at St. Gregory The Great Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his loving memory to "The American Heart Association" Arrangements by T.M. Ralph Plantation Funeral Home.