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John Delaney posted a condolence
Thursday, July 12, 2018
Peter was a kind, caring, gentle soul who tried his very best each and every day to make a difference in the lives of his students. I had many conversations with him on numerous topics, kids, sports, school administration and the like. I always left them with a sense that our kids were in the best of hands. My deepest condolences go out to the family.
John Delaney
Trumansburg CSD
Superintendent of Schools, ret'd
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Laurie VanSchoick Andrus posted a condolence
Thursday, July 12, 2018
I have known Pete most of my life. My brother Dave and Pete were the best of childhood friends.
Pete was always respectful and fun to be around. I had the occasion to meet up with him and
his son Wyatt last year as I came across some old baseball cards. I thought he might be interested in them.
He brought Wyatt and we laughed and reminisced of our youth. I hold nothing but good memories of Pete. He was a rare gem and I cherish the memories of him. I am so very sorry for this tragic loss Carol, Barb, Marty and family.
My heart is breaking over and over as I think of his children. Of the great losses you've all endured.
I will keep your family in my prayers.
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Dr. Kent Meiswinkel, Ph.D. posted a condolence
Thursday, July 12, 2018
I knew Pete from my time at EFA. We had lockers adjacent in my Sophmore year, when he was a Freshman. And, we had adjacent lockers in the field house on the football team. I never really liked playing football very much. But I like the coaches and I really liked Pete.
Pete had a wonderful mind. He had a naughty sense of humor that was particularly clever. He was a gifted cartoonist with a distinctive series of sketches I remember he had put in people’s text books and year books. These were iconic... some so funny I literally felt tears running down my face and soreness on my cheeks when I laughed at some. Sometimes I would know where he had been by the graffiti he had left on a desk... or some scrap of paper with one of his drawings on it. The inside of a locker may have one of his sketches in a marker... He had a presence and a life that was bigger than a body could be expected to hold.
Pete was “cool”. He wasn’t cool as an assumed affectation. Pete was cool in the natural ways a lot of people aspire to be. I saw people try to imitate him. But he was the genunie article. He was an handsome, strong man, even as a teen. As naughty he was, I never recall him having a bad thing to say about anyone. He was a good, decent guy. I admireed and liked him.
I didn’t finish high school but I remembered Pete because he was such a distinctive guy... and so funny. I eventually looked him up while I was on Facebook and reconnected. I sent him a correspondence and saw he and Barb had married. I was so happy to see him with such a nice, lovely woman. It made great sense that they would be together.
I could see, in the tone of, his correspondence, that the naughty teen I knew and adored had taken on the polish of manhood. He wrote so warmly about family: his love for Barb and fatherhood, career, and education. We comiserated about teaching and education experiences. He seemed to enjoy the idea that we had both become educators and had been the kind of teens we were. Pete seemed to enjoy the things I told him about with my work as an engineer/scientist.
I had expected so magnificent a man to have outlived me. I remember him as strong and healthy. I remember his laugh and his smile so frequently that I can’t remember any other form his countenance took. He deserverd a life with a woman like Barb. A man could envy Pete if he didn’t know how earnestly he deserved the great things he had going for him. Pete was the kind of person that cultivated celebrity.
As a person that would presume to think of Pete as a friend, I am sorrowed by his passing. I had always hoped I would find some chance to meet up with him and Barb in the rare occasions I find myself in the area.
I am sorry there is a finality in knowing I will never have that opportunity to laugh with him again. I am a man of a great many personal short comings. But, among my rare virtues is that I do have an exceptional recollection. Pete remains in my thoughts as man of a charming, devilish sense of humor, a kind disposition, and penatrating wit. Pete is among the people who inspired me to learn things like drawing... which is a skill I persued in my academic endeavors and has helped me to communicate when I travel in Asia.
I cannot be sure that Barb would remember me... having spoken to her so rarely and briefly. But I can promise that I do recall, and will always remember, the great man that she was lucky to call her husband.
Sincerely,
Yours Truly,
Dr. Kent Meiswinkel, Ph.D.
(A.K.A. Kent Marahall)
Drmeiswinkel@gmail.com
Drmeiswinkel.com
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Maureen Frisbie posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Known Pete since childhood at Beecher school...he was one of my first friends and went all through school with him. I will always remember our friendly academic rivalry thru elementary and him in his scout uniform. So glad we reconnected on fb years ago and chatted over old times & shared old pics from time to time. I also bonded with him over our mutual love of the NYYs. They say u never forget your childhood friends & I won't you Pete. Prayers to his family at this difficult time. Many hearts are with you all
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Kym Cesarini posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
prayers to family went school with pete remember him as kind and funny guy I am sorry for your loss.
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Ann Lutomski Munna posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
I went to high school with Pete. I am so sorry to hear about the lost of Pete. He always had a smile on his face in high school. He was funny, kind, and told great jokes!! He truly had a way of making people laugh and feeling comfortable. I hope and pray for peace for his family. We were in homeroom together from 7-12th grade. He was always so nice to everyone, and had a heart ♥️ of gold ! God bless all of you!! Love, Ann Lutomski Munna
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Carmen Bell posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. May you Rest in Paradise Pete.
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Tuesday, July 10, 2018
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Lisa martin-lovely posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Thoughts and prayers are with the family at this very difficult time. Pete was a great guy and will be missed by all that knew him.
Lisa Martin-lovely
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Dante Johnson posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
My sincere condolences to the family and a temporary goodbye to my childhood friend. Pete, was a remarkable friend and my memory of him will always be upon my being until called home. Rest In Peace brother.
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James Quillinan posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
My prayers are with you all. I’m truly sorry for your loss. May You all have peace in your hearts and souls and memories of Pete
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Lamar jones posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Good guy and he will be missed. Prayers sent your way.
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Kevin Williams posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
My condolences to the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. RIP Pete...
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Cindy Paul posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
So very surprised and sorry to hear this news. Prayers and loving thoughts to his family in this difficult time.
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Dave VanSchoick posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Peter Mechalke was the best friend I ever had and easily one of the best people I have ever met. I honestly can't believe that I am in a world that he is no longer in. My prayers and condolences go out to his entire family. I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. The world is not the same place without you my friend. I love you more than you could ever know.
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Lisa Mitchell posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Barb, Georgia and Wyatt,
Peter and I have known each other since Beecher ES and I have such fond memories of us growing up on Sullivan St. We connected on FB and that is when I learned Pete was such a big Steelers fan. Smh.
Pete has always been a great guy and he will be dearly missed by many. Please know that I am praying for comfort and your strength during this difficult time.
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