Peter V. Thilk

Peter V. Thilk

Peter Thilk Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Apr. 5 to Apr. 7, 2009.
Peter V. Thilk, age 67, of Lewiston, NY, formerly of Wilson, NY died April 5th, 2009 at his residence. Pete was born in Buffalo, NY on November 6th, 1941. He was the son of the late Norman J. and Dorothy E. (Riseley) Thilk.Pete was very giving of his time. For over twenty years he volunteered at the Rochester Salvation Army. He also could be found at local volunteer fire Companies. Where ever there was a fire truck, you could find Pete. He is survived by his sister, Susan Thilk of Wilson, NY. Friends may call on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Hamilton and Clark Funeral Home, Inc., 270 Young St., Wilson, NY 14172, where a funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 AM. Rev. Barbara J. Allen officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Pete's name to the Wilson Fire Company #1 ambulance fund. Visit www.legacy.com/niagara-gazette for on-line guest register.

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April 7, 2009

Bonnie Hodgins posted to the memorial.

April 7, 2009

Dawn Monroe posted to the memorial.

April 6, 2009

Jennifer Kennedy posted to the memorial.

Bonnie Hodgins

April 7, 2009

I worked at Rivershore for 13 years and remember Peter so well. My husband did some yard work at Creek Rd and Peter was always there to lend a hand. We have since moved to Tx and miss our friends back in Lewiston.

Dawn Monroe

April 7, 2009

Suzie, and Family.
Thank you for aallowing us to enjoy Pete! we truly will miss him. as a voluneer fire fighting family we had so much love for Petes love of all his Boys at the fire hall and his great love of all fire and recue people. I was lucky to support Pete on a daily basic with my job, I will miss Pete coming in my office every morning to get battries for his monitior and asking about calls, and the fire hall. CHIEF (Pete) I LOVE YOU

Jennifer Kennedy

April 6, 2009

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Annette Belin

April 6, 2009

Our deepest condolences,Peter will be missed by all his friends here at Park Place.

Geneva Livergood

April 6, 2009

"Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day" Peter will be with us each and every day. Our hearts are saddened by his loss but we are truly thankful for being able to know him. He put a smile on my face every day. My condolences to his family.

k&t Young

April 6, 2009

I am sorry to hear that peter passed away. When i want to where he lived i remember he would ask about the same people we know. He loved going to modern open house. We will be sadly missed

Charlie McNeely

April 6, 2009

Susan, I am sorry to hear about Pete's passing! I will always remember coming back home on Pettit St. from a fire/ambulance call and Pete waiting to hear the news!

Jena Monroe

April 6, 2009

Pete, you will be greatly missed your were a amazing person. I am so glad you got to come down and see our new firetruck just a few weekends ago!
Suzy and the rest of the Thilk family i am sorry for your loss, let your memories keep Pete with us all!

Terry Evans

April 5, 2009

Susan, I remember your brother fondly growing up in Wilson and doing business with your Dad. My sincere condolences.

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