Peter Thomas Tola, Jr.

May 20, 1957 - December 10, 2022

Obituary For Peter Thomas Tola, Jr.

Peter Thomas Tola Jr., 65, of Raleigh, NC went to be with his Savior on December 10th due to cancer only two days after his diagnosis.

Pete was born on May 20, 1957 to Peter Thomas Tola and Anne Theresa Nolan in Wake County, NC. After graduating from 71st High School in Fayetteville in 1976, he served in the United States Navy. From there, he studied electrical engineering at North Carolina State University, graduating in 1988. He worked as an aerospace engineer and planned to retire next year.

Pete was ordained as a deacon in 2009 and served faithfully at Shiloh Presbyterian Church for the last twelve years.

In 2020, he was reunited with Lorraine Monroe, a past high school friend. They were married on October 10, 2020.

He is survived by wife Lorraine, daughter Anna Lee Tola, two stepsons, James Russell Crowder and William Stephenson Crowder as well as four siblings, ten nieces and nephews, and many cousins.

Burial will be held at Oakwood Cemetery in Raleigh, NC at 2:30 PM on Thursday, December 15. A memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, December 17 at Shiloh Presbyterian Church.

The entrance to Oakwood Cemetery is across from 608 Oakwood Ave, Raleigh, NC. Follow the “Funeral” signs to the graveside or mausoleum (in case of rain). Plan to arrive at least 10 minutes early.

Services

15 Dec

Burial

02:30 PM

Historic Oakwood Cemetery 701 Oakwood Avenue Raleigh, NC 27601 Get Directions »

17 Dec

Memorial Service

11:00 AM

Shiloh Presbyterian Church 524 E Whitaker Mill Rd. Raleigh, NC 27608 Get Directions »

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January 03, 2023

Tara Lowman

Pete was an amazing and patient man. He had the power of reasoning and emanated compassion and love for all around him. I knew him such a short time but loved him instantly like family. Lorraine, he loved you with all his heart. His eyes lit up every time he looked at you. Blessed for that true love one waits for in life and rarely experiences. Praying for peace for you in this hard time.
December 15, 2022

Sam

Lorraine you are loved and what little time that we knew Pete, we were so glad that God had brought him into our life and as well as yours. We love you, Sam and Sue
December 14, 2022

Karen Beasley Raliski

Dear Lorraine...my heart wishes you the peace that passes understanding. From your 1976 Classmate, Karen Beasley Raliski
December 14, 2022

Robert and Pauline Hall

Forever love in the nick of time. Fly high Peter.
December 14, 2022

Alexander Zuleta

Pete you are being missed a whole lot here at work. I still want to pass by your desk and chat with you just about anything. all I have are good memories. I thank you for all the support you provided for almost 4 yrs. we worked together. You kept me strong during hard times with good advice. rest in peace wise man.