Peter "Poppie" Della Penna

Peter Della Penna (POPPIE), 83, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2020. He was born in Batavia, NY on November 5, 1936. Parents were Salvatore and Angelina Della Penna. Poppie graduated from Batavia High School and served in the US Navy and was honorably discharged. He owned and operated PIZZA KING in Green Cove Springs for 35 years. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He loved collectibles, the Tampa Bay Rays and he loved spending time with his family in Biloxi, MS playing video poker. He will always be remembered as Our “POPPIE”!!

He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, a sister, his son Daniel and his grandson Daniel. He is survived by his wife Eileen Heist Della Penna married 58 years; his son, Michael J. Della Penna and wife Berni of Tuscaloosa, AL; daughter, Lynn Marcum and husband Terry of Green Cove Springs, FL; son, Peter Della Penna, Jr. and wife Mary of Green Cove Springs, FL; five grandchildren, one grandson-in-law and six great-grandchildren.

We are sorry but due to the Corona Virus there will be no viewing or public service. We just ask for your thoughts and prayers at this time. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Cancer Society or St. Judes Hospital. Thank you!!

The Della Penna and Marcum Family