Peter Baekeland Roll

PETER BAEKELAND ROLL Passed away suddenly and peacefully at his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico on November 23, 2009. Born in Tarrytown, NY on July 1, 1927, he attended Pomfret School and Harvard University. Following service in the Navy during W.W. II, he learned to fly and became an aerial photographer. He also worked at the Naval Special Devices Center in Sands Point, Long Island. He worked at the Fiduciary Trust Co. in New York City and subsequently created his own investment management business, "Peter B. Roll, Inc." which he operated until his death. He lived for many years on Long Island before moving to California and finally to Santa Fe. Peter loved to sail, hunt, fish, cook and travel and was an avid photographer. Music, opera, and ballet were also a big part of his life. He was a member of the Brook Club and the Creek Club. He is survived by his daughters, Roberta and Celine; his son, Walter; daughter-in-law, Jane; wife, Linda; grandchildren: Alexandra and Electra Roll and Shaun Kaminoff; and by a sister, Ninette Peterson. His loving family mourns his loss and will miss his wit, humor and great intelligence. There will be a private Interment in Santa Fe, NM. Donations may go to the Pomfret School, Pomfret, CT, or to Music in the Vineyard, PO Box 6297, Napa, CA 94581. Arrangements are under the direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Service 1399 Luisa Street Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505)984-8600