Peter  "Pete" A Bokeko

July 31, 1935 - October 14, 2017

Peter Anthony Bokeko, 82, of Chambersburg passed away on Sat., Oct. 14, 2017 at home surrounded by his family. He was born July 31, 1935 in Nesquehoning, PA the son of the late Anthony and Tessie (Gamba) Bokeko. He was a 1955 graduate of Nesquehoning High School. He was a life long member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church where he was an usher and helped to run bingo. A 4th degree Knight and life member of the Chambersburg Knights of Columbus Council 1426, he served as a trustee. For the Knights, he ran bingo, many charitable drawings and sold C.O.A.L. tickets. He was also a lifetime member of the Chambersburg chapters of the VFW, AMVETS, Elks and belonged to the Moose, NARFE, AARP and was a former member of the Good Time Dance Club. Pete served his country in the 439th Engineering Company of the US Army Reserves for six years. He traveled all over the world as an Inventory Manager for DESCOM at Letterkenny Army Depot for over 38 1/2 years, retiring in September of 1990. He enjoyed life, socializing and chatting with people. He will best be remembered for his love of Penn State, the lottery, playing poker, dancing and horse racing. He was proud to say he was at Belmont when Affirmed won the Triple Crown in 1979. His greatest love was for his "girls" (wife, daughters and granddaughters). Spending time with them and showering others with their pictures were his favorite hobbies. He is survived by his wife of 55 years whom he married on May 12, 1962, Dolores (Coccagna) Bokeko; three daughters: Mary Theresa Bokeko (Sharon Muzio) of Harrisburg, Ann Marie Cirincione (Mark) of Abingdon, MD, Toni Ann Poper (Pat Parson) of Greencastle; four granddaughters: Dr. Anna Muzio, Gabriella and Isabella Cirincione, Carmella Poper and many nieces, nephews and godchildren. He was preceded in death by five sisters and three brothers. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 320 Philadelphia Ave., Chambersburg, Pa 17201 with Fr. Brian Olkowski officiating. There will be a viewing from 5 to 8 on Wed., Oct. 18, 2017 at the W. F. Sellers Funeral Home and again on Thursday from 10 to 10:45 am. The Rosary will be recited on Wednesday at 7:30 PM. Honors will be provided by the Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Honor Guard. Burial will be in Corpus Christi Cemetery. Military Honors provided by the Charles Nitterhouse Post # 1599 Honor Guard. The family would like to thank Dr. Bricker and staff, Dr. Yeasted and staff, Dr. Radtke and staff with Pinnacle Health, and Dr. Klien and staff at Health South, Mechanicsburg, as well as the nurses and therapists from Spirit Trust Lutheran Home Care, Bill and Kristin Sellers and the funeral home staff, as well as many friends and family. Memorial contributions may be made to Corpus Christi Catholic Church (at the above address) Benevolent Fund or the Knights of Columbus, 336 E. Garfield Street, Chambersburg Benevolent Fund. Online condolences may be expressed at www.sellersfuneralhome.com To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Peter "Pete" A Bokeko, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.