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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Peter served his country honorably for twenty-one years in the United States Army, commissioned in 1983 and retiring in 2004 at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He continued to serve his country as a civilian, working as an executive level program manager in the defense industry. First at Alion Science and Technology, which then became Huntington Ingalls Industries.
Pete involved himself with many activities, people, groups, communities, and organizations, and often put as much of himself as he could into them. He was very involved in the Alpha Pi Lambda Fraternity at Drexel University, and served as its Alumni Vice President for many years. He joined the Boy Scouts of America when his son did, and served as Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmaster, and other roles with BSA Troop 32 of Mt. Holly. Pete stayed very close with many friends from childhood and with many from his service in the Army. He was instrumental in the founding of the Drexel Alumni Veterans Network. Pete was also a member of the South Jersey Celtic Society, and thoroughly enjoyed its events. In all of these communities, and more, Pete enjoyed the brotherhood and camaraderie that each group brought and that he was privileged to share.
In his spare time, Pete enjoyed traveling, reading, and collecting models and other memorabilia. He loved history, especially the revolutionary era and military history broadly. He enjoyed the outdoors, and had a great fondness for specific places and activities that were special to him and his family. These include Down East Maine, Island Beach State Park, Army-Navy football games, Stewart’s Root Beer in Burlington, and many more.
He was predeceased by his parents, Peter A. and Ann Marie (nee Liott) Altavilla, Sr.
He is survived by his wife Barbara (Babs), (nee Dubov), and his son and daughter in law; Peter Anthony and Jennifer Pearlman Altavilla, III, and many other extended family members.
A memorial mass will be celebrated 11am Saturday January 24th in St. Paul R.C. Church, 223 E. Union St., Burlington, NJ.
Pete will be interred with military honors at the Ft. Indiantown Gap National Cemetery at a later date.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Page Funeral Home, Burlington.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to Wreaths Across America/ St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
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Location Information
60 Indiantown Gap Road
Annville, PA 17003, United States
Click here for the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery Page
Directions to Cemetery
Ceremony Day Attendance and Parking
There is very limited parking on the Cemetery on 12/19/2026. ONLY parking available is for Handicapped with approved placard, VIPs, and Ceremony Participants.
FREE Parking and shuttle service will be available at the Ingram Micro, 80 Micro Drive, and MSC, 100 MSC Drive, both in Jonestown. Handicapped parking will be available at Trinity Church, 98 Fisher Ave, Jonestown, PA. PA parking lots off of I-81, Exit 90.
Shuttle service to the IGNC Cemetery will begin at 10:00 AM on December 19, 2026, and continue throughout the day. There is return bus service to the same three parking lots for all volunteers.
Dress Warm and for the weather, and wear comfortable walking shoes. All activities are outside.
Parking Instructions
There is no parking at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery on 12/19/2026.Private buses may enter through Biddle Drive, from Fisher Avenue and drop off volunteers, but must park the bus at Ingram Micro , 80 Micro Drive Jonestown, and catch a shuttle back to the Cemetery for the Ceremony and wreath laying.
Ceremony and Volunteer Information
We are happy that you are coming to help with our Wreath Across America Ceremony at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery on 12/19/2026, starting at 12PM. Check out of Facebook page for ceremony information at: https://www.facebook.com/WAAIGNCPA
TO ATTEND OUR WAA CEREMONY: Come early, follow WAA Event Signs and instruction. There is No parking at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery on 12/19/2026. FREE Parking and shuttle service will be available at the Ingram Micro, 80 Micro Drive and MSC, 100 MSC Drive, both in Jonestown, Handicapped parking will be available at Trinity Church, 98 Fisher Ave, Jonestown, PA. PA parking lots off of I-81, Exit 90.
Shuttle service to the IGNC Cemetery will begin at 10:00 AM on December 19, 2026 and continue throughout the day. There is return bus service to the same three parking lots for all volunteers.
The most important thing to remember is to have a wonderful experience participating in the ceremony and thank you for helping Wreaths Across America achieve our mission to remember, honor and teach.
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PAIGNA - Indiantown Gap National Cemetery
Welcome to Indiantown Gap National Cemetery and thank you deeply for helping us with our goal to honor all veterans on Wreaths Across America Day, December 19, 2026. Please click "View" to learn more about our effort or to volunteer to help or click "Sponsor" to purchase wreaths that will be laid on the graves of our fallen heroes by our volunteers.
ARLING - Arlington National Cemetery
Welcome to the Wreaths Across America location page for Arlington National Cemetery. As one of the largest veteran cemeteries in the United States, the goal of placing a wreath on every marker is lofty. Our volunteers are committed to Remembering and Honoring our nation’s veterans through the laying of wreaths on the graves of our country’s fallen heroes and the act of saying the name of each veteran aloud. Please help Wreaths Across America reach our goal by sponsoring a veteran's wreath and register to join us on December 19, 2026 at 12:00 pm (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony) as we place the veterans' wreaths.
