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Peter Zavitz Obituary

Peter Zavitz (85) life-time educator, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at his home in Hunt Valley, MD.

Beloved husband of 44 years, Pamela Proudley Zavitz, loving father of Lisa Beckwith and Andrea Mangels and her husband Jim and devoted and proud grandfather of Lindsey Beckwith and Rosa Mangels. Peter was preceded in death by his son-in-law Earl Beckwith and granddaughter Charlotte Beckwith.

An outdoor funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at 11:00am at St. Francis Episcopal Parish and Community Center 2216 Pot Spring Rd. Timonium. MD 21093. Internment of ashes will immediately follow in the adjacent Memorial Garden. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Pete's memory to the St. Francis Food Ministry, checks made payable to STEEP with Food Ministry in the memo line or to The Muscular Dystrophy Association by going online to mda.donordrive.com

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Published by Baltimore Sun from Aug. 15 to Aug. 17, 2021.

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Madel

August 20, 2021

Miss Pam and family.
So sorry for your loss. A very sweet man who is now at peace. May the memories that you made together sustain you through this difficult time.

Margo Dunlavey

August 18, 2021

It was a delight to work with Pete at Garrison. He was a warm and funny man. I am so sorry for your loss.

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11:00 a.m.

St. Francis Episcopal Parish and Community Center

2216 Pot Spring Rd., Timonium, MD

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MD

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