Pedro G. Sagge

Pedro G. Sagge, 75, of Lopatcong Township, NJ, passed away peacefully at home on August 18, 2021.  Born January 17, 1946, in San Joaquin, Iloilo, Philippines, he had lived in the USA for 45 years. He was the third child of Trinidad (née Gavilangoso) and Juan Sagge. 

He was a gifted musician and traveled the world playing pop, jazz, and disco. Pete loved playing his various saxophones, flute, and piano. He performed for audiences in the Philippines, Chicago, Hawaii, Las Vegas, and Japan with his beloved band members, who became his lifelong friends. During the Vietnam War, Pete and his bandmates boosted morale performing for the troops in both South Vietnam and at United States' Andresen Air Force Base in Guam. He was a member of St. Philip and St. James Roman Catholic Church, and the San Joaquin Iloilo Association of Northeast USA.

Pedro is the beloved husband of Perla Sarayno-Sagge M.D.; devoted father of Christine & her husband George J. Gerlach; proud grandfather of Eleanor and George; and dear brother of Adriana West. He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers, the late Melchor Sagge and Maximo Sagge. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, family and friends. 

Pedro was a strong, kind, loving, and supportive husband & father. His Catholic faith and guidance were the foundation of his family. He was known for his sense of humor and hospitality.  He loved to cook, enjoyed fishing, bowling, and singing karaoke.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Philip and St. James Church, 430 South Main Street in Phillipsburg, NJ, followed by entombment at St. Mary's Church Mausoleum in Alpha, NJ. 

 In remembrance of Pedro's life, the family asks that any charitable donations be made to St. Philip and St. James Church or Savethemusic.org.