Peter Grove Weinberg passed away on November 28, 2022.

An almost 66-year resident of North Stamford, Conn., he was born in Meadville, Pa., on November 11, 1925, to Louis Weinberg and Gladys Grove Weinberg of Queens in New York City, Wilton, Conn., and Bridgton. The Bridgton home remains in the family and is the site of much joy. Peter was educated in Wilton and Westport, Conn., public schools. He went on to Oberlin College where he met his future wife, Margaret (Peg) Kurth Weinberg, after he returned from military service. They graduated in 1949 and married on May 20, 1950. The Weinbergs had six children, Leslie Weinberg, Jill Adams, Sharon Menking, Donna Corman, Jason Weinberg and Beverly Garofalo. Peter also had seven beloved grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, 10 nieces and extended family. Peter was predeceased by Marga- ret and his brother, Anthony Grove Weinberg of Dallas, Texas.

Peter enlisted in the Army immediately after his 18th birthday, had basic training at Fort Bragg, parachute training at Fort Benning, and got his wings in July, 1944. He participated in the Philippines’ amphibious invasion of Mindoro, the recapture of Corregidor and combat in Negros. He later served in the occupation of Japan in Hokkaido. Peter was honorably discharged as a Corporal with the Battery B 462nd Parachute Field Artillery in April, 1946.

Peter had a lifelong passion for music, playing the saxo- phone for many years with a vast array of talented bandmates and close friends. He was a member of the Local No. 52, Norwalk, Conn., American Federation of Musicians.

Peter’s primary career was in advertising, working with ad agencies and companies including Friend-Reiss, Smith Greenland, AC Gilbert, Warren Muller Dolobowsky, Ted Barash and Contel. He regaled his family with stories about the ad business, including related interactions with such celebrities as Anne Francis, Helen O’Connell, Rocky Graciano, Mickey Mantle and Charleton Heston.

Peter’s smile and storytelling lit up a room, and he maintained lifelong friendships with people from his youth, college, music, neighborhood, and advertising work, including spouses and offspring. Peter was an avid fan of the Yankees and UConn Women’s basketball, and deeply engaged with news and politics. His personal piano and vocals rendition ofHungry Women provides a joyful memory to his family.

There will be no services; a stone will be placed in the South Bridgton Cemetery at Adams Pond Yard family plot.

Donations in Peter’s honor can be made to the National Veterans Foundation/Lifeline for Vets, Wounded Warrior Project, or Regional Hospice of Danbury, Connecticut.