Peter Louis Schellens

I met Peter and Lila when I was a baby and I saw them up until my twenties they were close friends of my family Peter was very funny, artistic and smart. He was also very good at decorating and Administration. In addition he was a sailor and a husband to Lila . They are a beautiful couple full of good values, good looks and good advice. I remember them to this day and will never forget their class and generosity of spirit. All my love Vanessa ley smith

Peter was a kind, gentle, witty, intelligent and eloquent man. He and his wife taught me Spanish and shared beautiful stories and much laughter as we sat with my mother on the back porch overlooking the the Thames River or in their lovely Victorian Home filled with fine art, great literature and a beauriful grand piano. I remember their lush vegetable garden and the homemade apple cider they made with their apple press in their country kitchen. I remember the beautiful cards they would give...

Peter was a kind neighbor and a very close friend to me and my family. I remember the beautiful cards that he made with his original drawings and the cider he and Lila made made with their apple press. He and Lila took the time to give me Spanish lessons and once he took me for a sail along the Long Island Sound on this sail boat. He was intelligent and pleasant to be around. He always had an interesting conversation to share. He had a way of making you laugh with his witty humor. Peter was...

I am so sorry to hear the passing of Mr. Schellens. I lived across the street from him and Lila when I was a little kid and I have the most wonderful memories of playing in their yard. My condolences to the family. I will be looking for the full obituary once published and hopefully there will be a service for him I can attend. I would love to pay my respects to the family. Thank you for the wonderful memories