Photo courtesy of George L Doherty Funeral Service, Inc - Somerville
Jul 16, 1942 - Mar 16, 2026
Peter,
YOU WILL BE MISSED BY SO MANY PEOPLE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN. WE WILL MISS YOUR SURPRISE BIRTHDAY CAKES. WE HAD MANY TLKS LAUGHS THAT WE WILL ALWAYS CHERISH.
NOW YOU ARE IN HEAVEN WATCHING OVER YOUR LOVED ONES.
SADLY MISSED NEVER FORGOTTEN
JOHN AN TIA NBRENNAN
Tia Grillo
March 20, 2026 | Chelsea, MA | Friend
Peter’s passing is leaving a large void in our family. As all who knew and loved him, he was special. Funny, kind, sensitive to others. He was 2nd born out of the 7 of us. My godfather along with Patty.i called him Peter rabbit, our mom’s favorite name for him. Fond memories of him coming to visit dad and test each other with the baseball almanac, playing cribbage. So many funny stories of him. From working as Sears delivery, to riding Michael’s tricycle to work, at the professional fight at...
Barbara Lester (McIsaac)
March 20, 2026 | Bonita Springs, FL | Family
Nice meeting you at The Courtside, Pistol Pete. Peter Jr. I want to offer you my condolences to you and your entire family.
Geno
March 19, 2026 | Cambridge, MA
My deepest condolences to Janet and family. I have fond, funny memories with Peter. He was always outgoing and cracking jokes.
May Peter rest in eternal peace.
Much love and hugs
Sandra
Sandra Miller
March 19, 2026 | Plymouth, MA | Family
Janet and family. Kenny and I are so sorry to hear of Peter’s passing. We have so many fond memories of the softball days playing for the Shamrock.
Helen & Kenny Munro
March 19, 2026 | Burlington, MA | Friend
To Janet & Pete& Mike & Family, We are so sorry to hear of Peter’s passing. Peter was an awesome man & friend to all. He will be missed by all that knew him & loved him.
Reeny Higgins McKenney
March 19, 2026 | Billerica, MA | Family
I'm going to miss you Uncle Peter.... I had the best of the best Uncle's for 54 years! You were one of a kind! Loved talking softball and sports with you and hearing you sing your infamous rendition of Rhinestone cowboy along with many others. I'll cherish the memories and hold you in my heart forever. Love always, Roberta "baby". p.s. Thanks for saving my life when I was 5 and I choked on the sour ball! lol
Roberta Biscan
March 19, 2026 | Wilmington, MA | Family
Peter R. McIsaac – Of Chelsea, formerly of Somerville, affectionately known to many as Pistol or sometimes Rhinestone,” passed away after a brief illness on Monday, March 16, 2026. He was 83 years old. Born and raised in Cambridge, Peter was the son of the late Charles McIsaac and Helen (Straton) McIsaac. Peter had a deep love for all things sports, he played and coached many softball teams. He also enjoyed watching his daily game shows, playing cards, and listening and singing to oldies music. He was a familiar and beloved presence at the Market Basket Café in Chelsea. Peter had a gift for striking up conversations, greeting everyone with a smile, and forming lasting friendships with both employees and fellow patrons. Peter was also a proud member of Teamsters Local 25. Beloved husband of 63 years to Janet (Higgins) McIsaac. Devoted father of Peter R. McIsaac, Jr of Salem, and Michael McIsaac and his wife Lee of Wilton, NH. Cherished grandfather of Ashley, Carbon (Carlie), Reagen, Adam , Joseph, Annekka, Britta, and Stephen. Loving great grandfather of Neveah Adamson. Dear brother Jean Bentubo, Mary Savini and her husband Tony, Charles McIsaac and his wife Marsha, Barbara Lester and her husband Jon, the late John McIsaac and his late wife Rita and the late Patricia Armenio and her late husband Vincent. Also survived by many loving in-laws, nieces, nephews and friends. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday, March 27th in Immaculate Conception Church 600 Pleasant St., at 10:00AM. Please meet directly at church.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.
At the conclusion of the services please join the family for a celebration of Peter's life at Anthony's of Malden 105 Canal St., Malden, Ma.
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