Obituary: Francis N. “Pete” Peterson, 86, of Steamburg

 

Francis N. Peterson           “beloved father, grandfather, and brother” 

STEAMBURG, NY---Francis N. “Pete” Peterson, 86, of Steamburg, passed away with his loving family by his side, on Thursday, August 22, 2024, in Cuba Memorial Hospital, Cuba, NY.

 Born on Thursday, March 17, 1938 in Port Allegany, PA, he was a son of Norman S. and Evelyn E. Franklin Peterson.  On August 15, 1957 in Allegany, NY, he married Nancy J. Tyler, who passed away on April 6, 2013. 

Pete was a graduate of Randolph (NY) Central School, Class of 1956.  He was a US Navy veteran. 

Pete was employed for many years at Bordens, which later became Alcoa, in Randolph, retiring in 2000. 

He was a member of American Legion Post #0001.  He enjoyed hunting. Pete was an accomplished musician, having played the bass guitar, the mandolin, and the Dobro, in many local bands. His greatest love was his family. 

Left to cherish his memory are a son, Patrick M. “Pat” (Kim) Peterson of Lake Stevens, Washington; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Diane Peterson of Texas; two sisters, Norma J. Starnes of Portville, NY and Dawn L. (Rich) Demmon of Shinglehouse; and several nieces and nephews.

 In addition to his parents and wife, Pete was predeceased by a son, Jeffrey A. Peterson; a daughter, Jennifer Monica Peterson; and a brother, Gary D. Peterson. 

Family and friends may call from 11am to 1pm on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, 118 South Union Street, Shinglehouse, PA, where funeral services will follow at 1pm with the Rev. Russell J. Horning, of Shinglehouse, officiating.  Burial will be in Myrtle Cemetery, Shinglehouse. 

Members of the Potter County Honor Guard will accord military honors on Wednesday at the funeral home. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Rochester, NY Chapter, 1120 Goodman Street South, Rochester, NY 14620. 

Pete entrusted his care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.

To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory of Pete, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.