Peter Archer Caillaud, age 80, of Winnabow, NC passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023.
He was born in Manhattan, NY on March 6, 1942 to the late Fernand Caillaud and Constance Archer Caillaud.
Peter graduated from Massapequa High School, Long Island, NY and then graduated from Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ with a BA Degree in Sociology where he was a member of the New Jersey Chapter of Delta Upsilon Fraternity. He then graduated from the US Naval Officer Candidate School in Newport, RI and served in the US Navy at the Naval Air Development Center in Johnsville, PA where he met his future wife, Charlynne.
Peter had a 50 year career as a professional commercial and industrial kitchen and cabinet designer in southern NJ. After his retirement, he and his wife made their home in Winnabow NC. He was a member of The Bridge Presbyterian Church in Leland, and enjoyed going to many Car Shows, and was well known for showing his 1990 Lincoln Mark VII, which he and a friend made into a convertible, earning him numerous trophies with his unique car.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Charlynne Caillaud (nee Pirmann); two daughters: Kimberly Dupras and husband Michael; Kristen Hertz and husband Frank; grandchildren: Mackenzie, Hailey, and Mitchell; and one brother Paul Caillaud, as well as many extended family members and friends.
A memorial service will be held 3 pm Saturday, February 4, 2023 at The Bridge Presbyterian Church, 1444 Lanvale Rd, Leland, NC 28451
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Bridge Presbyterian Church or Lower Cape Fear LifeCare, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401.
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