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Peter Whitcombe Obituary

Whitcombe, Peter Booth
Fairport, NY: Peter B. Whitcombe of Fairport, New York, passed away with strength, dignity, and grace, surrounded in comfort and peace with his family and his friends on Saturday, September 26, 2009, in Rochester, NY, at the age of 77. Peter was born on September 6, 1932 in Rochester, the youngest son of the late Helen N. Whitcombe and Joseph E. Whitcombe. He attended Irondequoit Public Schools in Irondequoit, NY, and graduated from Irondequoit High School in 1950. He attended Hamilton College, in Clinton, NY, and graduated in 1954. Following his graduation from college, he enlisted in the United States Army and married his high school sweetheart, the former Nancy Lynn Phelan. He served proudly as a company clerk with the United States Army's First Division based in Wiesbaden, Germany, and was honorably discharged from military service in 1956. Upon returning to Rochester, he became an account executive with the Rochester advertising and public relations firm, Hart/Conway Company, Inc., where he also served as the firm's president, and from which he retired in 1987. Peter loved to appreciate life's simple pursuits with his family and his friends, either at home baking bread, or in nature and the outdoors, hiking, gardening, and traveling. He and his wife, Nancy, were founding members of Mountain Rise United Church of Christ in Perinton, NY.
He is survived by his four children, Nathaniel B. Whitcombe (wife, Patricia), Anne E. Whitcombe, Michael N. Whitcombe (partner, Antonios Pappas), and Nicholas P. Whitcombe (wife, Colleen). He is also survived by his three grandchildren, Sofia E. Whitcombe, Daniel N. Whitcombe, and Joseph F. Whitcombe, as well as his sister, Elizabeth A. Whitcombe, and his brother, David N. Whitcombe. His beloved wife of 52 years, Nancy; and his sister, Joanne E. Whitcombe, predeceased him.
A service celebrating Peter's life will be held on Sunday, October 11, 2009 at 1:00 p.m., Mountain Rise UCC, 2 Mountain Rise at Route 31. Telephone: (585) 223-2433. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Peter's memory to the Crescent Trail Association, P.O. Box 1354, Fairport, New York, 14450. His family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to his many friends over the past several years. Arrangements: Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home, Inc.
223-4840 or 223-0094

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Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle from Oct. 4 to Oct. 9, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Peter Whitcombe

7 Entries

October 10, 2009

October 10, 2009

Dear Anne and Family,
I remember Peter well as a close neighbor- He on St.Paul Blvd and I on Somershire Dr. We grew up together and went to school at Ruben A Dake and then Irondequioot High School on Cooper Rd.
He was a very intelligent person and congeniality radiated from him always.
After graduation we never saw each other but he remained in my thoughts as I reminiced over our classmates and where they were.
May you and your family be held in the Lords arms and be comforted.
Leon Foster

Dan Cantu-Hertzler

October 9, 2009

Anne -- We value you here at the City of Philadelphia Law Department, and offer our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Although I never met your parents, the choice of a nature trail for contributions in their memory says a great deal about them and your family.

Take care,

Dan, for the Executive Team

Cyndi White

October 7, 2009

Anne and family:
Having lost my father in 1981, I have some sense of the loss you feel today.Although it remains with you always, I've found that the love for and precious memories of a father to be a source of constant comfort. I hope and pray that you will as well.

My Sincere sympathy is extended to each of you.

Cyndi White, City Solicitor's Office, Philadelphia, PA

October 7, 2009

To Peter and Nancy's Children: Peter and Nancy were very valued friends for many years. Peter kept in touch with us over all of the 28 years after we left Rochester. He will be greatly missed. We treasured their friendship greatly over the years. His wit was outstanding and unique. Dion and Evelyn Michel, St. Augustine, FL

Marilyn Platt

October 7, 2009

I was so sad to learn of Peter's death and Nancy's earler.
I was an employee of Peter's at Hart/Conway. I have some wonderful memories of my time there.
2001 Peter and Nancy came to a party my late husband gave at
Casa Larga ... I had not seen them in at least 30 years. He had
not changed a bit and still his fun self. I am sure a light went out
when he crossed over to heaven. May God rest his soul in heaven for all the good things he did on earth and give you the strength to deal with his passing.... we are never ready for these things.
Marilyn Platt

October 5, 2009

I was saddened to hear of Peter's death. I always admired his brilliance and quick wit. Peter and I have known each other since third grade at Ruben Dake school in Irondequoit and I have many fond memories. Peter was a very special person.You are all in my thought and prayers. He will be missed. Zoe Cormack Sargeant

October 4, 2009

Anne and family,
My condolences on the loss of your dad. Although I knew him only a short time, he impressed me as a thoroughly knowledgeable and likeable man with a very loving family.
Jean from Comfort Keepers

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