Arthur Peter “Pete” Ziegler III

Arthur Peter “Pete” Ziegler III, age 51, beloved husband of Stacie Gilleo Ziegler of Trumbull, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at Bridgeport Hospital. Born in Springfield, MA on October 6, 1970 he was a son of Arthur Peter Ziegler, Sr. and Nancy Harrington Ziegler and was a longtime resident of Trumbull. A proud father of 3, “Pete” spent his life working hard to provide for his family. He began his career as a teacher at Bassick High School, in Bridgeport, CT. Throughout his career, “Pete” rotated between several positions, places, and titles, full circle to return to Bassick as an Administrator where he was currently serving. A leader at heart, “Pete” advanced in his education as he worked full time, earning a Bachelor’s of Arts in History, A Master’s Degree in Education, and a 6th year degree in Administration.

In addition to his parents and his beloved wife Stacie of 25 years, survivors include his three loving children, Arthur Peter Ziegler, IV, Nancie Elizabeth Ziegler and Emily Grace Ziegler, a brother, Jeffrey Scott Ziegler and five nieces and nephews, Alexis, Madison and Gabriella Ziegler and Paul and Jacob Gilleo as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by an infant brother, Arthur Peter Ziegler, II.

A walk-through visitation will take place on Thursday, November 4, 2021 from 3:00–6:00 p.m. at the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull. Interment will be private. Visitors are asked to wear masks and social distance as they walk through, pay their respects, and exit without lingering to ensure all guests can come through the building.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Special Olympics Connecticut, 2666 State St. Suite 1, Hamden, CT 06517 or at www.soct.org or to Team Woofgang at www. woofgangco.org. To leave an online condolence, please visit us at www.abriola.com.