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Peter Woods Sterne Sr.

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Peter Woods Sterne, Sr.
Peter Woods Sterne, Sr., passed away on Friday at his home in Old Greenwich, after suffering sudden cardiac arrest. He was 57 years old. In accordance with his wishes, his organs were donated to the New England Organ Bank to help those in need.
Peter, a lifelong resident of Greenwich, was the son of Richard Guy Sterne and the late Barbara Kenyon Sterne. He graduated from Greenwich High School and the University of Maine, summa cum laude, then worked at Greenwich Associates for over three decades, before leaving to create his own consulting firm. In his free time, Peter enjoyed sailing on Long Island Sound, skiing, and playing fetch with his two dogs, Skipper and Gilligan. (His cat, Thurston B. Howell III, refused to fetch.)
Peter is survived by his wife, Priscilla (née Pitney); their two sons, Peter, Jr. and Jack (of Brooklyn, NY); his father, Richard, Sr. and sister Hillary (of Tiverton, RI); and his brother, Richard, Jr. (of Ijamsville, MD).
Family will receive friends on Friday, October 20, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Lawrence Funeral Home, 2119 Post Road, Darien, CT 06820. A celebration of Peter's life will be held on Saturday, October 21, at 11 a.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home.
Peter was a strong believer in the importance of education and his family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made in his name to Regis High School, the all-scholarship Jesuit school in Manhattan that educated both of his sons. Donations should be addressed to: The Hearn Speech and Debate Society, Regis High School, 55 East 84th Street, New York, NY 10028.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Greenwich Time & Stamford Advocate on Oct. 17, 2017.

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Kathleen Lynch Cartine

November 1, 2017

Priscilla, just learned today of Peter's passing and I am shocked and saddened. My prayers are with you, Peter, and Jack and your whole family at this very, very sad time.

Ann Kashatus

October 24, 2017

Priscilla, I was shocked and saddened to hear of your husbands sudden death. Please know that you and your boys are in my thoughts and prayers.
Fondly,
Ann Kashatus

Marie Dalton

October 20, 2017

Dear Priscilla and family,

I'm so sorry for your loss.

With Love and heartfelt sympathy,

Marie Dalton

October 20, 2017

Priscilla and family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband - please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Lynn Carbino

Ruthie Wanko

October 20, 2017

Oh Priscilla and family, I'm so very sorry for your loss. I hope that the love & prayers being sent your way from those that love & care about you will give you, Peter & Jack strength & comfort through this difficult time. With love & sympathy, Ruthie

Marrianne (Johnson) Maxwell

October 20, 2017

Priscilla and family,
I was shocked and saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Marrianne

Genevieve Maddona

October 19, 2017

Dear Priscilla, Pete and Jack,

I was so saddened and stunned to learn of Peter's passing. Of course, my mind raced back to the wonderful memories of the special gifts you brought as a family to Greenwich Catholic School and how humbled and proud I was of the positive outcome of Peter and Jack.

My prayers and hope that you will receive comfort learning that Peter was a special man, who showed values and beliefs that will be carried on by his wife and sons. God's grace and blessings to you all. May the love of Jesus comfort be with you.

October 19, 2017

Priscilla & Family,
So very sorry for your loss, my deepest sympathy to you & your family. May you find comfort and peace in your lifetime of memories. Will keep you all in my prayers.

Suzanne Ferenc Strazza

Danielle Budding

October 18, 2017

Dear Priscilla, Peter Jr. and Jack:

I was so very sorry to hear about Peter's passing. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers as you struggle through this difficult time.

With love and sympathy
Danielle

Fern Galperin

October 18, 2017

Dear Priscilla,
I am so sorry to learn about your husband. My condolences to you and your sons.

Peter DePace

October 18, 2017

Dear Priscilla and family,
I am so very sorry for the sudden loss of your husband. My deepest sympathy You are in my thoughts and prayers

Debi D'Alba

October 17, 2017

Priscilla,
My most heartfelt condolences to you and your boys. You are in my every thought and prayer.

Lorelei Ludovicz

October 17, 2017

I am so sorry for the family's sudden loss. My condolences to Hillary and her family.

Lynda Lally Norman

October 17, 2017

Dear Priscilla and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your Husbands passing. May you find peace in your love and memories.

Ann Marie Coviello

October 17, 2017

Priscilla Peter and Jack
I am so sorry for the loss of your husband Peter, may you find peace and comfort in all your wonderful memories of him. I will keep him in my daily prayers.

Ann Marie Coviello

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