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Peter Kuiken Obituary
March 7, 1931 - November 22, 2020
Glen Spey, NY
Peter Kuiken, age 89 of Glen Spey NY, was born Austerely March 7, 1931; lived honorably; and died peacefully November 22, 2020.
Pete was born in Fairlawn, New Jersey and was raised on the family farm in Wayne, NJ to parents Richard and Lena, the fifth child of six. Pete was the loving husband of his dear wife Phyllis for over 69 years.
He is survived by her and their four children: Cheryl DeBonte and her husband Jeffrey of West Milford, NJ, Lynn Driscoll and her husband Lee of Monterey, TN, Peter Kuiken and his wife Tamara of Johnson City, TX, Laurie Byrnes and her husband Charles of Magnolia, DE. His legacy includes seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Peter was a faithful member, Deacon and Elder of the Pompton Lakes Reformed Church, the Deerpark Reformed Church in Port Jervis, and the South Centerville Reformed Church.
Pete enjoyed travelling to all corners of the US, especially the mountains of the west. An avid hunter whose adventures took him to the Rocky Mountains and hills and forests of NY, PA, and upper New England. A fishing enthusiast who fished the Rio Reservoir, and lakes and streams of the Adirondacks and Maine. He had a way of persuading his wife and children that these outings were "family vacations".
His woodworking hobby saw him build many fine pieces of furniture for their home. Pete enjoyed watching (and yelling) at the NY Yankees, listening to all types of music, playing pool, and sipping a good scotch on the porch.
Due to The COVID Pandemic memorial services will be announced at a later date by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Orange & Sullivan County Hospice, 800 Stoney Brook Court, Newburgh, NY 12550.
Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. For information, or to send a condolence note to he family visit knight-auchmoody.com
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Dredd Scott Conlee
January 11, 2021
I shall miss Peter & our conversations.
Larry & Ruth Spalink, from Tokyo
November 25, 2020
So sorry to hear about Uncle Pete's passing and especially wish and pray for God's peace to surround Auntie Phyllis at this difficult time! I guess COVID will prevent a decent gathering and leave grief that will be harder to deal with. At any rate, our deepest sympathy to you all! God guide you in the days ahead!
Laurie Byrnes
November 25, 2020
This man Peter R. Kuiken was one admiral husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle etc.
He has left this earth after 89 years and gone to his eternal home on Sunday 11/22. No longer weakened and feeble, he is restored to the man you see here.
What an honor to call him my dad, for him to be there in my first hours of life & I be alongside him as he took his last breaths, accept Charlie as his own son and be a strong bond with his grandchildren. He had taught Andrea & Christopher love of family, love of nature, love of wildlife, hard work and never take nothing for granted. His strong faith taught us about the Lord & the promise of everlasting life. I am quite sure Dad is in heaven once again reunited with his family that has gone ahead of him. I know he is watching over us once again.
Dad you are missed more as each hour & each day passes us by. The tears I shed are not in your death, because I know we will see each other again. I cry because I miss the man & life you have lived.
Everything I learned was because of you. You lived a legacy few could follow. The admiration others had of you was without fault. Thank you God for giving me this man as my Father. I will continue to Love you without end. You will continue to live on in our hearts.
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