Judge Peter J. Messitte

It is with deep sorrow that I extend my heartfelt condolences on the passing of Judge Peter. Beyond the robe and responsibilities, he was a person of profound integrity, wisdom, and kindness. I had the privilege of knowing him not only as a remarkable jurist, but also as a friend whose warmth, thoughtfulness, and unwavering sense of justice left a lasting impression. His legacy will live on in the countless lives he touched, and in the example he set for all who believe in fairness and...

As a great connoisseur of Brazil and the Brazilian legal system, Judge Messitte was an extraordinary human link fostering contact and cooperation between the Judicial Branches of Brazil and the United States. I deeply regret this loss and extend my heartfelt condolences to his family.

Peter and I were friends at Amherst where we served on the Student Council together and then reconnected when my wife, Amy and I moved from NYC to Chevy Chase MD. Amy also knew Peter when he was an upper class-man at Bethesda Chevy Chase High School. He has always been an intelligent, levelheaded gentleman. I was fortunate to have known Peter and will miss him.

Peter was a friend at Amherst. When in private practice, he called me several times to chat about legal issues. I thoroughly enjoyed those conversations. He had an extremely keen, dexterous, and practical legal mind. I will miss him greatly. Sandy

I had the pleasure of working for Judge Messitte for 7 wonderful years. He was more than my boss, he was like a father to me. He was an amazing man through and through, and he will be greatly missed.

I have known Pete Messitte since our days in junior high school, as a friend, a classmate and a judicial colleague. In all aspects of life, he was an exemplary person. We pretty much lost contact after he went on the federal bench, but he was an invaluable mentor to me when I first became a Circuit Court judge in Wicomico County, where I relocated after military service. His always friendly demeanor, his practical and legal wisdom and his ready smile and laughter will never be forgotten. ...