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Peter Christopher Turek
Peter Christopher Turek, 66 of Colington Harbour met his mother at The Golden Gates May 17, 2025. He had fought many years of failing health. Pete always seemed to find someone to talk to and share his love and knowledge.
Pete was born on June 8, 1958 in Newington, CT where he graduated from high school and then attended Berklee School of Music in Boston. He would hitchhike to play in numerous big bands including Miles Davis and Chuck Mangione.
His father was a contractor so at a very early age, he learned the trade and was very proud to work beside his dad and share his knowledge with all. In 1985 he moved to NC and built his house and was very proud of it and made improvements constantly. In 1990 he met his love and soul mate, Judy Johnson and within two months of dating asked her to marry him. On May 10, 1990 they were married. Pete joined the Colington Fire Department as a volunteer and loved firefighting so much that he went to Kill Devil Hills Fire Department as a paid Firefighter and was promoted to Captain of “B” shift before he retired. He also became a firefighting instructor. Pete’s children were any animal or child. He always said they had unconditional love.
Pete was predeceased by his father, Peter M. Turek; mother, Mary Patricia Turek; and brothers, Michael Turek and Patrick Michael Turek. He is survived by his wife, Judy Turek; sisters, Faith Turek and Mary Ann Turek; his father’s wife, Eve Turek, and many other family members, and many loving friends.
The celebration of life for Pete will be held at 2pm, June 20, 2025 at the Fraternal Order of Eagles Clubhouse, 2706 S. Croatan Highway,
Nags Head. Please leave a message of comfort at gallopfuneralservices.com. Gallop Funeral Services was entrusted with arrangements.
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So sorry for u lost my dad Herman norfleet knew him very well
I will miss my brother in fire. Pete taught me a great deal in fire fighting he was a great instructor and friend . Judy I'm so sorry. I can't say it enough to you and the family. Capt. Pete Turek rest in Peace my Brother.
The sorrow of losing Pete in the physical world is comforted by knowing his presence is now with those in spirit who also love him... as well as his release from pain in the physical. My life is greater for knowing Pete and I am grateful! I pray and send love and healing to all who feel his physical absence and will miss his beautiful soul.... My your journey be peaceful.
Rest easy cap. I appreciate everything you ever did for me! You will be missed! Good soul, heart of gold, with a rough and tough outside. Learned a lot from you, good and bad, haha. Appreciate it!
I'm so very for sorry for your family's loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
So sorry to hear of Pete’s passing. So enjoyed his smile and plying jazz with him in high school. Prayers from our family to yours.
RIP PETE So sorry for your lose JUDY
I am so sorry to hear of Pete's passing. I knew his dad for a long time but only just met Pete a few months ago during OBX Hospital's rehab Health classes. In that short time, it was obvious that he was a caring, fun loving and knowledgeable guy who loved life in Colington Harbour and the Outer Banks. So sorry for those he left behind and may they have comfort with his memories.
Mary Ann I'm so sorry for you loss. Keeping you and your family in my prayers🙏❤️🙏❤️
peter was a good friend he will be surely be missed
So sorry for u lost my dad Herman norfleet knew him very well
I will miss my brother in fire. Pete taught me a great deal in fire fighting he was a great instructor and friend . Judy I’m so sorry. I can’t say it enough to you and the family. Capt. Pete Turek rest in Peace my Brother.
The sorrow of losing Pete in the physical world is comforted by knowing his presence is now with those in spirit who also love him… as well as his release from pain in the physical. My life is greater for knowing Pete and I am grateful! I pray and send love and healing to all who feel his physical absence and will miss his beautiful soul…. My your journey be peaceful.
Rest easy cap. I appreciate everything you ever did for me! You will be missed! Good soul, heart of gold, with a rough and tough outside. Learned a lot from you, good and bad, haha. Appreciate it!
I’m so very for sorry for your family’s loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
So sorry to hear of Pete’s passing. So enjoyed his smile and plying jazz with him in high school. Prayers from our family to yours.
RIP PETE So sorry for your lose JUDY
I am so sorry to hear of Pete’s passing. I knew his dad for a long time but only just met Pete a few months ago during OBX Hospital’s rehab Health classes. In that short time, it was obvious that he was a caring, fun loving and knowledgeable guy who loved life in Colington Harbour and the Outer Banks. So sorry for those he left behind and may they have comfort with his memories.
Mary Ann I’m so sorry for you loss. Keeping you and your family in my prayers🙏❤️🙏❤️
peter was a good friend he will be surely be missed