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Jon Peterson

New Shoreham, Rhode Island

1935 - 2023

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Jon A. Peterson died on July 1, at Essex Meadows in Essex, Connecticut. Born in Columbus, Ohio, on September 21, 1935, he was the son of Alvah Peterson and Helen Hoff Peterson. A graduate of Upper Arlington High School, he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in history with high honors from...

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I had Dr Peterson for Urban History at Queens college and he later was our advisor to the History Honor Society. He was one of my favorite teachers at Queens. A really nice man

We have many years of memories shared with Jon and Janie starting in 1966 when Jon began his career at Queens College and moved to Flushing, NY then to Great Neck. Our children became friends and attended the same schools. Jon was very learned but always modest and interested in what other people had to say. We knew him best as a premier naturalist like his father, Alvah Peterson. Jon was very knowledgeable about birds, insects and botany. Wherever he traveled he quietly observed the natural...

I had the privilege to meet Jon and Janie when a good friend of mine asked me to help them with their computer related needs. I enjoyed many hours with Jon and Janie, where I could feel their loving harmony at home that made everything easy. I also enjoyed their explanations and exhibits of their art work. On one occasion, I mentioned to Jon and Janie the Digital Cameras and their advantages. With their permission I took a picture of them. Jon, already an accomplished photographer, soon...

Our profoundly felt condolences to Janie, Sarah, Andrew, David and extended family and friends. We will treasure Jon´s memories in our hearts. We send you all our love at this very sad and difficult time