Peter Vincent Versage (Sr.), 83, of Avalon, passed away on August 20 at his home. He was born in Brooklyn, NY in 1926 and served during World War II in the U.S. Merchant Marine and Navy Seabees. From 1970-1974 he was the owner of Versage Ford Tractor in Absecon. He was employed for many years as a professional engineer with the FAA Technical Center and began his career with General Electric, where he worked in the aerospace division. He was very proud of his contributions to the space program during the 1960s. He is survived by his loving wife Mary Miniter-Versage, brother Vincent and sister-in-law Penny, daughter Barbara Bobsin, step-daughter Christine Nolan, sons Peter Jr., Michael, William and James, seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be private and a memorial service will be schedule at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Covenant House (a shelter for homeless children), 461 Eighth Avenue, NY, NY 10001 or Compassionate Care Hospice, 172 Route 50, Seaville, NJ 08230.