Peter D. Allen

The family of Peter David Allen is saddened to announce his passing at the age of 83 on August 19, 2024. Peter was born in Bridgeport on April 13, 1941 to the late William and Dorothea Devitt Allen and remained a lifelong resident of Fairfield. He leaves behind his beloved wife and best friend Kathleen Piretti Allen. Their relationship was a true example of commitment, partnership and love. 

Peter served his country with pride and honor in the United States Marine Corps. Following his service Peter worked in the sales and restaurant industries. He was the proud business owner of the Nautilus Café on Reef Road in Fairfield and later returned back to the sales industry where he was a highly respected salesman throughout the Northeast. Peter was born with a naturally sweet and kind soul, a heart of gold and a big smile for everyone he met, which served him well throughout his career and his life. 

Peter was an avid lover of fishing, hunting and golf and was a dedicated sports fan. He loved sharing those activities with his friends and family, and in particular his children and grandchildren. He adored being with them and teaching them about his love of the outdoors and the life lessons he learned there whether it be on a pond or ocean, in a field or cabin or on the 18th hole. Peter’s love of family was evident and his greatest joy. The memories with Peter (PopPop) are abundant, there are enough stories to tell and live on in infamy, his great sense of humor, his laughter, the importance of humility and truth and honesty, living life to its fullest, being true to yourself, seeing the good in people…he was greatly loved and will be greatly missed. 

In addition to his wife Kathleen, he is survived by his children, Edward (Linda) Allen, Kimberly (Richard) Rinaldi and Kathleen Manjos. His grandchildren “the boys”, Peter (Abigail) Allen, Matthew Manjos, Mitchell Manjos and Max Manjos. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, August 26th at 11AM at Holy Cross Church, 750 Tahmore Drive, Fairfield. Burial with full Military Honors will follow at Lawncroft Cemetery. Family and friends may visit at the Spear-Miller Funeral Home, 39 South Benson Road, Fairfield on Sunday from 1-4PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the VA Connecticut Healthcare System at www.va.gov. Share a memory of Peter at www.spearmillerfuneralhome.com