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.