Peter
E. Davis passed away at Morristown Medical Center on July 24, 2018,
at the age of 72. Born in Teaneck in 1946, to Edward O. Davis and
wife Audrey (Frapaul) Davis, Peter grew up in Oradell, N.J. He then
lived in Montville, N.J., for 22 years, before moving to the Indian
Lake section of Denville, N.J., 16 years ago.
Peter graduated from the United States Air
Force Academy as a member of the Class of '68 with a degree in Civil
Engineering. Upon graduation, he proudly served in the U.S. Air
Force. Meanwhile, he achieved his Master's Degree in Civil Engineering
from North Carolina State.
Peter then dedicated his lifelong career to the family business
(Frapaul Construction Co. of Rochelle Park and Lincoln Park) and
to the New Jersey construction industry. He served as President
of the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of New Jersey, and a
Trustee and Chairman of the Construction Industry Advancement Program
(CIAP) of New Jersey. He retired as President of Frapaul Construction
Co. in 1999.
Peter was a dedicated bridge player and member of the Essex Bridge
Center in Livingston. He was also an avid reader and history buff,
and loved to spend time with his Air Force buddies from Cadet Squadron
21, the "Blackjack Squadron." But most of all, he loved
being with his family.
Peter is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Eva (Jedruch)
Davis of Denville. He is also survived by their loving sons Jeffrey
Davis of Denville; and Michael and his wife Michelle Davis and their
children Molly and Mason Davis of Chatham; and his son Christopher
Christianson and his wife Paulie Skaja and his children Elika, Bryn,
Capra, and Jaiden of Minnesota. Also surviving him are his siblings
Dene and her husband James Ryan of Essex Fells; and Christopher
and his wife Stacie Davis of Spring Lake; and many wonderful nieces
& nephews.
Memorial Visitation was held at Norman Dean Home for Services 16
Righter Ave Denville, NJ 07834 www.normandean.com.
Donations can be made in his memory to Tomorrow's
Children Fund. (Peters
sons, Jeffrey and Michael)