PETER J. BENELLI

Peter, thank you from all of us fortunate to be Thayer family members for your perspicacity, your daily mentoring, your steady and capable helmsmanship as coach, Headmaster and sharing such an enthusiastic spirit. We enjoyed our Monday morning Chapel where you greeted us at the beginning of the week and we shall never forget the Friday Tiger rallies in support of a winning and unbeatable week after week of Thayer football! Thank you for making such a contribution to us all! May your...

The Deschenes family always felt very connected to the Benelli family. I know my Dad, Don Deschenes will be waiting in heaven to meet his good friend Peter. I am sure they have a game of bridge going right now. Dad, make sure you show Peter around and you boys have some fun! Polly and Jamey, my heart goes out to both of you. Mrs. B, my Mom sends her love and sympathy. I know you both will see each other on the Cape. Hugs and Kisses, Paula (Deschenes) Miller

Mr. Benelli made it possible for me to attend Thayer from 1970-1974. I was there because of his outreach to Berea SDA School. It was tough during those days, but he was fair, even-handed and I knew that he would always stand for and do the right thing. Because of this opportunity, he impacted my life tremendously. He was trully a bright light and a man worthy of genuine respect. God Bless.

Heather Graham-Oliver ('74)
Washington, D.C.

I also was lucky enough to attend and graduate from Thayer (1970)and to have Mr Benelli as my headmaster. I found him to be one of the nicest and fairest people I ever had throughout my learning experience. I didn't realize how in tune he was with his students until my senior year: he had me teach freshman English once, and gave me advice on playing safety for the football team. I had no idea he knew I liked teaching, and even less idea that he knew who was on the football team. (I was not...

Peter Benelli was my English teacher in 1962. He was erudite, droll and engaging; his class was always an experience.

We have lost a true Renaissance Man.

Mr. Benelli arrived at Thayer and as my English teacher in 1958, '59, he affected my future profession as an English teacher and administrator Washington and Or. States.
My brothers, Frank and Richard and I loved him as did our parents Frank and Rose Tenore.

Rest in peace Dear Friend and Mentor
Michael F. Tenore '59

My wife Jody Andrews Summers '64 and I send our prayers and best wishes to the Benelli family. Peter was my AP English teacher and mentor. I am grateful to him for both. He was a super star...a true Renaissance Man...The Thayer community was indeed fortunate to have the benefit of his wisdom and guidance as a teacher and administrator....We will all miss his presence. Bob Summers '63

To the Benelli Family,
It has been years since our paths have crossed but they are not forgotten- remembering all the good times had by our families together at the Thayer Academy pool, our homes, and between friends. God Bless- Beth Garvin Myette Class of 1980