IN LOVING REMEMBERANCE

PETER EDWARD ASHUKIAN

ADORED HUSBAND, FATHER, POP-POP, BROTHER, UNCLE and FRIEND

Peter E. Ashukian passed away on July 16, 2023 at the age of 78 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. He battled serious medical challenges over the past year. Despite the pain, Peter came out a pillar of strength and stayed strong and hopeful until the end and will always remain a hero.

Peter was born in Jersey City, NJ on December 26, 1944 to Peter and Azie Ashukian (Hagopian). Peter deeply loved his family and is survived by his loving wife, Helene Miller Ashukian, and their three children Karen Weed (Matthew), Gregory Ashukian (Beth) and Kristen Hornung (Daniel) and their families, his sister, Diane Talanian and her three children, their spouses and their families. He was a proud Pop-Pop of 10 beautiful grandchildren and one on the way; Ainsley and Connor Weed, Peyton and Chloe Ashukian, Julianne, Amanda and Caitlyn McGrath, and Ella, Danny and Scarlett Hornung.

With his pride for country, during Vietnam he served from 1966-1969 in the US Air Force and was honorably discharged. He had a deep appreciation for cars and enjoyed taking part in the Citizen's Rifle and Revolver Club in West Windsor, NJ and talking politics with close friends.

He was accomplished in his career. At Fairleigh Dickenson University he earned a BSME in Mechanical Engineering and Machine Design and at the University of Virginia, Darden School of Business earned an advanced degree in Manufacturing Management. He cultivated lifelong friendships during his career and is greatly known for being a great mentor and confidant. He touched many lives with his tenor of 23+ years at Colgate (1984-2007), and ACE, LLC. (Ashukian Consulting & Engineering) where he consulted on projects; High Ridge Brands and Phoenix Brands, among them.

A memorial service will be held, in his honor, on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 10AM at St. Paul Parish, 214 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.

In Peter's memory, donations can be sent to St Jude Children's Research Hospital. https://raise.stjude.org/fundraiser/4811402