Obituary of Peter J. Linszky

Peter J. Linszky, 67, of Farmingdale passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. He was born in Rahway, raised in Woodbridge, and settled to Farmingdale in 1991. Peter worked as a Mail Handler for USPS in Kearny for over 31 years, the last 22 years of which he was a union shop steward, retiring in 2009. He was part of many car clubs, including the Vintage Auto Racing Club, P.E.D.C., BMCSNJ, and VAMNJ. Peter was also part of the Tuckerton Seaport Carvers Club, Jersey Shore Model Car Club, and NJDCA. He was a slot car racer and builder at The Race Place and owned his own 1979 MGB. Peter was always spending time with his wife. He had never been on a plane, and always traveled via car to site see. Peter enjoyed wildlife photography, drawing, painting, wood carving and had an amazing memory for anything he read or saw. He was a voracious reader and amassed an exceptional collection of books that crossed all genre.  With his wife they restored their century home and were campaign supporters of Toys for Tots. Peter was a true Renaissance Man.

He was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Klara Linszky. Peter is survived by his beloved wife of 43 years, Patricia Linszky; sister, Claire and August Nauman of Woodbridge; niece, Barbara and Mark Sendelbach of Lafayette; and numerous in-laws, nieces, and nephews.

A memorial gathering will be held at the Clayton & McGirr Funeral Home, 100 Elton-Adelphia Road (Route 524), Freehold Township on Thursday, July 7, 2022 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM with his memorial service to follow. Interment will be private. For those who desire, memorial contributions may be made to Tinton Falls Associated Humane Societies (a no kill shelter), 2960 Shafto Road, Tinton Falls, NJ 07753. For information, directions, or to leave condolence messages to the family, please visit www.claytonfuneralhome.com