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James Peterson Obituary
He was born in Paterson, N.J. on July 17, 1914, the son of the late Edward and Anna (Rousset) Peterson. He was predeceased by his brothers and sisters.
James is survived by his wife: Sophie (Prokopczyk) Peterson; three daughters and son: Judith (Stanley) Mazur, Middletown, James (Marilyn) Peterson, Plymouth, Mass., Jane (Marvin) Zepkowski, Monroe, N.C., Irene (Joseph) St. Angelo, Van Etten; grandchildren: Joseph St. Angelo, Michael (Kelly) St. Angelo, Heather (Christopher) Galloway, Kim (Robert) McManus, Melissa (Kevin) Eppelson, Eric Peterson; great-grandchildren: Anthony St. Angelo, Alysha St. Angelo, Kalee Eppelson, Kendall Eppelson, Jack Galloway, Ella Galloway, Kate McManus; and nieces and nephews.
Friends may call on Sat. October 20 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Allen-Manser Funeral Home, Spencer, N.Y.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Van Etten with the Rev. William A. Moorby officiating.
Interment will be in Canfield Memorial Cemetery, Van Etten.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the American Heart Association, PO Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220.
Arrangements by Allen-Manser Funeral Home. 607-589-4900
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Doug & Jackie Cornfield
October 19, 2007
Just a note and reminder of prayer!
Friends of grandson Joe St. Angelo.
Anne Frisbie
October 19, 2007
Mr. Peterson was such a sweet man. I am so sorry for your loss. He will be missed.
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