Peter Zarges, 74; Staples Graduate, Coleytown Volunteer Fire Co. Firefighter
Peter D Zarges passed away peacefully at home May 19th. Peter was born May 10,1947 in Norwalk, CT to Albert and Rachel (Saunders) Zarges.
After graduating from Staples High School, Westport, CT he joined the US Navy. He served aboard the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk off the coast of Viet Nam and North Korea during the Pueblo crisis.
Peter began his 40year career with the various ATT companies in 1970, starting with Southern New England Telephone and moving to Southwestern Bell.
Peter’s life-long commitment to the fire service started at Coleytown Volunteer Engine Company No.6, Westport Fire Department. He continued with Klein Volunteer Fire Department as firefighter. Throughout the years he served as Lieutenant, Captain, District Chief and Fire Marshall. Peter was also an advisor to Exploring Post 31.
Peter is survived by his wife of 49yrs Janet, his two children and their spouses; Liz and Kelcey Trotty and Robert and Corey Zarges; his grandchild Jace Trotty; and his brother and sister-in-law David and Debbie Zarges and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Gary Sinise Foundation or Fisher House.