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Peter Lougal Obituary

LOUGAL, PETER J. Peter J. Lougal, 68, of East Haven passed away on October 9, 2013 in the St. Raphael Campus of Yale New Haven Hospital. Peter was a son, a father, a grandfather, a great grandfather and the beloved husband to Jan Alea Lougal. Peter was predeceased by his father John, he was father to Steven Lougal of East Haven, Scott Lougal and wife Tricia of Branford, and Tamara Speer and husband Stanley of East Haven. The grandfather of Michael Speer, Lyndsey, Tabitha, Alexandria, Ainsley, Mason and Fischer Lougal. The great grandfather of Marlena, the nephew of Viola Lougal of East Haven and the loving uncle of Greg Giltner. The most important thing to him was the love and respect of his family. Peter was a US Navy veteran during the Vietnam War. Peter worked as a pipe fitter/insulator for Local 33 until his retirement. Upon his retirement from Local 33 he worked as a security guard for the East Haven High School touching the lives of many students with his unique sense of humor, and his unparalleled witty, nature. He was an exuberant storyteller, a once in a lifetime chronicler and known for his entertaining tales around a dinner table. It didn't matter if you have known Peter for two minutes, two hours or twenty years, those who have had the opportunity to have a conversation with this charismatic gentleman will remember him for ages and he will live on through everyone sharing his stories. Peter was the former chairman of the Town of East Haven Republican Town Committee, former chairman of the Town of East Haven Police Commission and former chairman of the Town of East Haven Civil Service Commission. Of all the aspects of friendship, Peter valued loyalty as the most important. As anyone who had the privilege to call him FRIEND, experienced that in return and felt it immensely; he was a life long brother. For Peter, creating the strong family structure would be his ultimate legacy to leave behind. He loved, adored and cherished his family. Peter was an avid sports fan rooting for the Boston Red Sox and NY Giants. His funeral procession will leave the PORTO FUNERAL HOME, 234 Foxon Rd. (Rte 80) East Haven Monday morning at 10:45. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Vincent dePaul Church at 11:30. Interment will be private. Friends may call SUNDAY from 3:00-7:00 PM. In lieu of flowers Memorial Contributions may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation at www.michaeljfox.org. Sign Peter's guestbook online at www.portofuneralhomes.net

Published by The New Haven Register from Oct. 11 to Oct. 12, 2013.
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Good morning daddy, this month has been extremely hard for me.... I miss you so much, I miss you even more than I knew please help me get through this tough time.. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH.

Your Daughter

October 20, 2014

I send my sincere sympathy on the passing of your loved on Peter. I lived near Peter and went to school with him. He was a kind and gentle soul but made us all laugh a lot. He was real fun to be with and made you enjoy the moment.
Lorraine (Festa) Roseman

October 29, 2013

Jan, I am so sorry for your loss - my heart goes out to you and your family.
God Bless

Margaret Criscuolo

October 17, 2013

Jan, We are so sorry to hear about Pete's passing. May the Lord keep him with him and take care of you and your family and give you strength. Love, Ann & Fred Morro

October 16, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Henry & Mary Lou Gargiulo/Gargiulo Bros Oil

October 15, 2013

I am sorry for your loss, my father had great times with Pete and confided in him during his sickness. Now, they are all together again with the Severinos laughing for eternity.

Christen Cucurello- Quijano

October 15, 2013

William raffile

October 14, 2013

Prayers and God be with you and yours at this time. I just heard and was shocked.

I remember the "Atlantis" days and the fun we used to have.

Take care of yourself as you have others who depend on you.

Carol Anne

October 14, 2013

Jan, tammy and family, I wish to express my deepest sympathy. Peter was a beautiful person and anyone who met him felt at home. You are all in my prayers.
Patti,kevin and chrissy hemingway

October 14, 2013

Jan I am so sorry, my heart goes out to you, Peter will be in my prayers. Lois Amatruda

October 13, 2013

Jan, Steven, Scott, Tamara and family –

I am so very saddened by Peter's passing.
Peter understood the importance of family, of which he spoke often –
He valued loyalty, which he gave deeply –
He understood friendship and humor, which he shared freely –
Peter knew the meaning of community and provided guidance through many trusted posts.
These are the gifts he leaves us -
Peter is my friend and I am proud to have known him –
God bless you in your travels – he will be missed my many.

JD DeMatteo

JD DeMatteo

October 13, 2013

Dear cousin Jan and family, You are all in my prayers at this sad time. God bless all.

AnnMarie Gazsi

October 12, 2013

Michael,
Very sorry for your loss.
Lisa Cestaro

October 12, 2013

Jan,sorry to hear that Pete is no longer with us in body but will always be in our heart,met Pete and the crew while I was a Policeman in East Haven,and we have been friends since then.I will like you miss him,and his stories.

Ralph Giamattei

October 12, 2013

Jan, our hearts are broken for you. His light will live on in you,your children, grandchildren and all who lives he has touched. Sincerely Dora and Penny.

October 11, 2013

Jan: We are so saddened by Peter's passing. You and Peter have been part of my family for a long time. I am still in dis-belief. Words cannot describe the sadness that we feel and at the same time the greatfulness that we had a chance to know Peter. I'm sure he is with Rae, fixing something for her. God bless you and your family..

Marty & Gail Feinmark

October 11, 2013

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