Peter Albert LaMontia, 81 of Forks Twp., PA passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025. Born July 20, 1943 in Brooklyn, NY, the third of four children, Pete “Petey Thumbs” was a son of the late Peter and Jennie (Mannarano) LaMontia. He graduated from Lafayette High School where he played football and made many good friends and buddies who he remained close with throughout his life. He graduated from Pace University with a degree in marketing. He worked for the Benjamin Moore Co. for 27 years, followed by Schering Plough for 11 years. Pete was a marathon runner and avid jogger. He loved playing baseball, golf, and pickleball. He had a wide circle of friends and family who loved him dearly, no one was a stranger to Pete.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years: Marie (Kochis) LaMontia; two sons: Luke LaMontia (wife Chelsea) of Bethlehem, PA, Dane LaMontia (wife Brittany) of Philadelphia, PA; and his sister: Michele LaMontia in Florida. He was predeceased by his parents; and siblings: Marion and Angelo LaMontia.
In accordance with his wishes for no service, a celebration of life gathering will be scheduled at a later date. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton, PA is handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in remembrance of Pete be made to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention at afsp.org (search memorial fund page for Peter LaMontia). Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Jean Conti
June 26, 2025 at 3:35 pm
Pete was the dearest friend to so many of us at Benjamin Moore that we will all feel the deepest loss in our hearts and souls. My heart is broken.
Michelle Clements
June 26, 2025 at 8:39 pm
Pete was so good to me when I was in the Benjamin Moore purchasing department with him. He was always the activity director to bring everyone together. What an amazing gentleman. He will be missed. With love and hugs to his family.
patrick Toolen
June 26, 2025 at 9:31 pm
dear Marie, i hear of Pete’s struggles and all i can think of is praying for you. For strength to just breath and to keep on keeping on. Pete certainly made a difference in this world. 🙁
Beth Abrahamson
June 26, 2025 at 9:41 pm
Pete was such a kind, gentle man. The Pied Piper of Benjamin Moore who brought a smile to everyone he met.
A life well lived and a man well loved.
Joe Pidi
June 26, 2025 at 10:58 pm
Pete was truly a kind, gentle and loving person. Whenever he organized a get together with friends, I always looked forward to seeing him and we’d share many old & cherished memories. Marie, Luke & Dane, please accept my deepest sympathy. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless Pete always and grant him eternal rest and peace.
Rody Kemple
June 27, 2025 at 9:19 am
I had the pleasure of sharing a lunch table with Pete for many years at Benjamin Moore, and always loved listening to his stories and hearing his laugh, which I can still hear in my head. Pete brought joy to my life and so many others, which I suppose is the greatest legacy one can leave. God bless you Pete!
Jolaine Galano
June 27, 2025 at 12:11 pm
I am so sad to hear about the passing of Pete. He was such a friendly & caring person who will be missed by many. May he rest in peace. Prayers to Marie and their family.
Ruth Boyle
June 27, 2025 at 1:03 pm
So sorry to hear of the passing of Pete, he was a great guy, he was a kind & thoughtful person he will be missed,RIP
Jim Henderson
June 27, 2025 at 4:52 pm
Pete will be truly missed by all that knew him … we remember his good nature, kindness and sense of humor that gave us all smiles.
I had the great pleasure in our younger years to spend time creating lasting memories like hiking to the top of Mt Washington, camping in the Blue Ridge Mountains and White Water rafting along the Lehigh River… also can’t forget the great times playing with him on the Benjamin Moore softball teams!
My sincere condolences to Marie and all of the family. May your happy memories give you peace and comfort during this challenging time.
May you now rest in peace my good friend.
Diane LePore
June 27, 2025 at 10:30 pm
Dear Marie,
So very sad and sorry to hear of Pete’s passing and offer heartfelt condolences, prayers and love to you and your family. I enjoyed Pete’s company very much and will truly miss him😢🙏❤️
Audrey Vocaturo
June 28, 2025 at 12:13 pm
Everyone who knew Pete, knew how” special” he was. I miss him already. I can’t begin to imagine a Benjamin Moore gathering without him.
No one, whose privilege it was to know him, is likely to forget his beaming personality and their unique friendship with him.
Pete was a “people person” who brought all of us together. He has enriched our lives. I feel so lucky to have been blessed with his friendship. The memories we shared I will hold on tightly, because a true friend lives on in the memories of those who loved them.
God bless my friend; heaven gained an angel when you left us.
Keep them smiling
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Marie, Thinking of you, Luke, Dane, and all the LaMontia family at this
difficult time. Sending all my love, hugs and prayers.
God bless you, Audrey ❤🙏
Mary Wholey
June 28, 2025 at 8:42 pm
Sharing virtual hugs to his family. He was such a wonderful man – loved working with him at Benjamin Moore. Not a bad bone in his body. I remember his wit and caring for everyone no matter who you were. He was a gem. I am grateful he was a person that I passed through in my life.
Margaret Brown-Falcon
June 29, 2025 at 9:00 am
Dear Marie and family
So incredibly sorry for your loss and ours. I will always hear his “hey Mah-gret” in my head and heart. Many beautiful memories of the nicest person I ever met. Please know we are here for you. Prayers for all
Debbie McCarter
June 29, 2025 at 1:40 pm
We all know that Pete was one of the truly, genuine good guys. Always ready to welcome someone new into the BM & Co “family”. Always ready with a smile, some much needed laughter, or a story…a true friend to all.
And how many times I would be leaving work at the end of the day and pass by Pete in his shorts ready to go out on a run. And that is exactly what I imagine him doing now.
My deepest sympathy to Marie and the entire LaMontia family. Peace and prayers to you all.
William Rickli
June 29, 2025 at 10:09 pm
I started my career at Benjamin Moore in January 1979. I met Pete on my first day and he was never without a smile and a kind word. I always enjoyed seeing him at the 25 Year Club Dinners.
We would talk family, travel, running amongst over topics. He was a true friend and a gentleman.
Even though I hadn’t seen him in years I feel a terrible loss.
Many times when people pass someone says, “He was the nicest person you’d ever meet”.
It’s my turn to say that about Pete.
Jackie Woods
June 29, 2025 at 11:52 pm
I was very saddened to hear of Pete’s passing. I had the pleasure of working with Pete and shared many laughs and made wonderful memories bowling with him on the Benjamin Moore bowling league. He always had a smile from ear to ear and his laughter was infectious. He was a guy who was certainly loved by all! Marie and family, I wish you all strength and peace during this very difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Susan Keeney
June 30, 2025 at 1:51 pm
So sorry to hear of Pete’s passing. He was definitely a great guy! He made everyone feel welcome & happy. My deepest condolences to Marie & the family. Pete will definitely be missed by all & especially at the Ben Moore 25 yr club.
Sam martino
June 30, 2025 at 7:16 pm
Always enjoyed doing business with Pete, and later enjoyed his friendship with inviting him to the golf fundraisers for my sons’s Foundation, The Stephen S . Martino Memorial Foundation. It was always a pleasure to meet him for lunch where he traveled here to my area, the Poconos to reminisce about work and friends. I hope the family finds peace in knowing Pete will always walk spiritually beside you. His earthly loss is Heaven’s gain. God’s peace be with the family.
Marge Hendricksen
July 7, 2025 at 3:03 pm
I worked with Pete for 10 years at Schering-Plough. He was a caring, helpful colleague and friend. Rest in Peace, dear friend, you will be missed by many. My deepest condolences for his family.
Janeane Palozzolo Hutton
October 8, 2025 at 11:24 am
Uncle Peter was my great uncle, and my godfather. I have so many great memories of him.
When I was 5 we moved from Brooklyn to Long Island, and from that point on, everyone was at our house for the holidays, he was always so happy to spend the holidays with us . Uncle Peter was quiet, but so funny. He was smart and kind and hardworking. The last few years I’ve been texting him a lot and he always loved to get pictures of my kids and grandkids .im so grateful to have all those texts now. Rest in peace Uncle Peter .
Janeane Hutton
October 8, 2025 at 11:40 am
I also would like to send my condolences to Aunt Marie ,Luke and Dane, I’m endlessly sorry for your loss. He spoke of all of you to me often, he was very proud of his family .
Love,
Janeane