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Peter King Obituary
Peter W. King Jr., 66, of New Haven, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was born in Hartford on April 13, 1954 and was the son of the late Peter W. and Lorraine Cervo King Sr. Peter had worked as a taxi driver for Metro Taxi of West Haven for many years until his retirement. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, sports, watching westerns, horse racing and the New York Yankees. Father of Lisa King (Lester) and Raphaela Sellitto (James). Grandfather of Nicholas King, Angelena Sholun, Antonio, Jacob and Noah King. Step-grandfather of Anthony and Andrew Sellitto. Brother of Patricia Whitman (Arnold), Philip King (Lisa) and the late Paul King. Also survived by his sister-in-law Karen King, many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Services will be held at a later date. The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue have been entrusted with the arrangements. www.northhavenfuneral.com
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JANIS ALEXANDER
May 20, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Theresa
May 16, 2020
Nicest of nice. Everyone at Bella Vista will miss him.
Wayne Chase
May 14, 2020
My condolences to the King family and will keep you in thoughts and prayers
Lynn Esposito
May 14, 2020
My sincere sympathy to KingFamily
Michelle Veronesi
May 14, 2020
Sending many prays and condolences. May the love of those around you provide comfort and peace through this sad time.
Lori Davis
May 14, 2020
Prayers and condolences to the King Family during this time.
Linda Terrill
May 13, 2020
My deepest sympathy to all of Petes loved ones. I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that you find comfort in your memories and all the love that surrounds you now during this difficult time. Rest In Peace Peter.
Carol Schillo
May 13, 2020
Phil, Patty, Lisa, & Raphaela, I am so sorry for your loss. May he be at peace & watch over all of you. He loved his girls. He always had a story to tell that ended up with a joke. RIP Pete
Debra Longyear
May 13, 2020
Our condolences and prayers to all in the King family on the loss of Pete. We are so sorry to hear of his passing. Sincerely, Deb & Jim Longyear
Cheryl Dziurgot
May 13, 2020
My sincere condolences to Peter's family. I hope many years of warm memories will help you through this difficult time.
Donna
May 13, 2020
To the King Families We are so sorry to hear about your loss ,Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Frank and Donna Martone
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