Peter S. Carter

1943 - 2013

Peter S. Carter obituary, 1943-2013, Los Gatos, CA

Peter Carter Obituary

Peter S. Carter
Feb. 20, 1943 - March 6, 2013
Resident of Los Gatos
Peter S. Carter longtime Silicon Valley advertising executive, acclaimed photographer, political advisor, fundraiser, and iconic Los Gatos and Santa Clara County civic leader, died March 6, at his home in Los Gatos. He was 70.
He attended Bellarmine College Preparatory and Georgetown University where he graduated from the School of Business in 1966.
As co-founder, president and CEO of one of Silicon Valley's most prominent advertising and public relations firms, he played an instrumental role in the growth of Silicon Valley for more than three decades.
In 1980 he was elected as an underwriting member of the global specialty insurance underwriting organization Lloyd's of London and served as a board member of the North American Association of Lloyd's.
A lifelong Republican, Peter was widely known for his role as a trusted advisor, fundraiser, and confidant of government leaders and candidates from both political parties. He had a network of prominent political connections, both local and national.
After retirement, he became increasingly known for his architectural photography, his photographs of friends and family, his sincere generosity, his culinary skills and legendary hospitality.
His community affiliations included the San Jose Downtown Rotary Club (member since 1974), Paul Harris Fellow Rotary Foundation of Rotary International, San Jose Chamber of Commerce, San Jose Symphony, KTEH, Fellow of Santa Clara University (1991), Silicon Valley Capital Club, Los Gatos Police Foundation, Los Gatos Music and Arts and The Los Gatos Social Club.
In addition to his wife, Dennise McNulty Carter, he is survived by two children from his first marriage, son P. Scott Carter (Liza) and granddaughters Stephanie and Christina and son Shawn Villere Carter (Julie) and granddaughters Elle and Haley. Other survivors include his sisters Katherine Carter Powitchko (Jack), Patricia Carter Lowrie (Mike), Mary Carter Aulman (Mark), and V. Celeste Carter and brothers Joe Carter (Debbi), Paul Carter, Mark Carter, and Jonathan Carter (Deborah), in addition to numerous loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Warren Edwin "Scottie" Heim, Celestine Lisewski Carter and R. Joseph Carter, his aunt, Barbara Fields and by his brother, Matthew Carter.
The memorial service for Peter S. Carter will be held Saturday, April 6, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. in the Mission Santa Clara De Asis at the University of Santa Clara, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara.

Published by San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on Mar. 31, 2013.
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We love you Peter and miss you. Forever in our hearts.

Katherine

March 7, 2014

I love Peter. George Kennedy

March 6, 2014

Peter's boundless energy and positive spirit always lead to lively discussions and laughter. He was one of those people who lifted up your day. I count myself fortunate to have had him as a friend.

Ellen Mosher

April 6, 2013

An inspiration ,mentor and friend."Hail to the chief,he's the chief so we should hail him" Mr.H

Eric Herechski

April 6, 2013

Peter you will truly be missed, you were definitely one of a kind, and loved by many. I will always hold in my heart many, many fond memories and a lot of laughs... Love You

Pamela Lazaneo Rizzi

April 5, 2013

A welcoming friend to all. He and was loved by many and will be greatly missed...there was no one like him.

katherine strehl

April 5, 2013

Peter your sense of humor will be missed in Los Gatos <3

Rebeca Violette

April 4, 2013

Heaven is going to be a lot more fun now that you're there Peter..!!!! We miss you so much..!! Life down here is just not the same without you and your smile.

Jo Conover

April 4, 2013

Peter is one of the great ones!

Jerry Estruth

April 1, 2013

Peter is greatly missed. His smile always filled the room with happiness and joy!

Richard Friberg

March 31, 2013

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