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PETER JOHN HENNRIKUS

1961 - 2018

BORN

1961

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

MacDonald, Rockwell & MacDonald Funeral Service

270 Main Street

Watertown, Massachusetts

PETER HENNRIKUS Obituary

HENNRIKUS, Peter John Of Watertown, age 57, on March 18, 2018 after a two-year battle with cancer. Loving son of Pauline T. (Purcell) & the late James E. Hennrikus. Dear brother of James E. Jr., Michael, Kathleen M., Pauline E. Hennrikus and the late Mark D. Hennrikus & his surviving wife Carol. Former husband of Sheila (Porier) Martinelli. A visitation for Peter will be held on Thursday, March 22nd, 2018 from 4 to 7 PM from the MacDonald Rockwell & MacDonald Funeral Home, 270 Main St., WATERTOWN. Interment Private. He graduated from Watertown High School in 1979, where he was the co-captain of the high school basketball team. He worked for C&K Components in Newton, MA for many years. He was an avid golfer, and Boston sports fan. He enjoyed sailing in the Caribbean. Donations can be made in Peter's name to the Hematology/Oncology department at Mass General Hospital. https://giving.massgeneral.org/donate/t1/ MacDonald-Rockwell-MacDonald www.macdonaldrockwell.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 19 to Mar. 20, 2018.

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Vicken Papazian

March 13, 2024

This world is infinately less interesting without you here -- we continue to miss you old friend.

Vicken Papazian

March 13, 2023

Five years have passed since you left us Pete...you continue to be missed old friend.

Vicken Papazian

March 13, 2019

It has been almost year since Peter's passing and cherished memories of his sharp wit and steadfast friendship remains ingrained in our hearts. We miss you Pete.

Vicken Papazian

March 20, 2018

I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my close friend. Peter had a good heart, a quick wit and a great sense of humor. I hope the Hennrikus family can take some measure of solace in knowing Peter will always have a place in our hearts. Rest in peace my friend.

Jed Coughlin

March 19, 2018

Rest in god's hands in peace. Mike, kathy and paulie so sad that you lost pete. Prayers going out for all in this time of sadness. Can't be at the wake but in fla til may

Carla Del Raso Koster

March 19, 2018

May you finally be at peace. Blessings to your family.

Diane Brennan - Conlin

March 19, 2018

So very sorry to hear about one of our childhood friends and HS classmates passing from a long-illness at the prime of their lives. Rest peacefully Peter and peace and sincere condolences to your family and friends. Diane (Brennan) Conlin

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