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for Peter Janetos
Jim Bedell
July 18, 2008
Dona and the Boys.
You might appreciate one of my favorite memories.
While at BU, on one of my weekend trips (probably in '47) to UNH, after a Friday night of "hospitality" at Lambda Chi, I was sleeping in. Peter had gone off to play Lacrosse against the rich boys at Phillips Exeter.
He returned about noontime, very much the worse for wear. Obviously with his Greek heritage in mind, he said "You know Jim, there's a lot to be said to having been well fed for several generations."
So long Peter
Mike Casey
July 13, 2008
Mr. Janetos,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the in the U.S. Army during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Amanda and Paul
July 4, 2008
Dear Dona and Family,
We just received your card and are so sorry to hear about Peter's passing. But we consider ourselves fortunate to have had the chance to know him. We were hiking this morning and sharing some memories about him.....to this day Paul still enjoys this piece of advice that Peter shared once as we walked in the door empty-handed as dinner guests: "never show up empty-handed!" so now we always remember that and at least bring a bottle of good wine or bread or something. Another memory was his two-word dismissal of peanut butter as "famine food!". We love peanut butter but have to chuckle when we remember how he dissed it. Paul still does a Peter impression when he makes a peanut butter sandwich and mutters "famine food!".
We enjoyed others' comments in this guestbook, like that of the John Deere tractor, which also reminds us of him. And the fast cars comment, since he allowed us to drive his (Dona's??) alfa romeo when we house-sat during his professorship in CA.
Thanks for all the great meals and conversation at your home over the years. And we hope to see you next time we are in New Hampshire (or when you come out to AZ!).
Amanda & Paul
Jill Peckenpaugh
June 30, 2008
Dear Dona (and the Janetos clan),
For some reason I Googled Peter's name today, and was instantly moved to tears to see he had recently passed on. I lost my own father 6 years ago this summer.
Peter and Dona were second parents to me for a time, and in many ways the Janetos clan was the family I never had. Peter and Dona were always generous with me, freely sharing their home, their family, their attention, and their love.
I'm especially grateful to Peter for the significant impact he had on my career, giving me fatherly career coaching at a crucial point, which led to my working at John Hancock for over 10 years.
My heart goes out to Dona and all the Janetos tribe, my condolences for the loss of Peter, the patriarch of the family, and my gratitude for all his life and your welcoming me into your family meant to me.
Cathy Robinson Watt
June 19, 2008
Dear Dona,
I just received your card today and am so sad to hear about Pete's passing. We were so lucky growing up in Durham and have you and your family as our neighbors! Pete was a wonderful friend to my parents and now they will all be joined together. I will see you in August.
Michaela Weber
June 16, 2008
Dear Mrs. Janetos,
I would like to express my condolences to you and your family for the loss of your husband. His conversations and the impact he had on people that he came in touch and contact with are living on. I do not know your family personally, I heard about Peter, you and your son's family from a friend. What I have heard is moving. Peter was like a father to my friend who had lost his father many years ago. As his family lives on other continents, your family is a great support. With your generosity and love, miracles are happening in people's lifes. Peter's and your family's kindness, values and ideas touched, touches and will touch other friends and families in Washington, myself, people in many countries in Africa, in Europe and in the world. I would like to thank you for being that.
June 15, 2008
Dear Dona and Family,
Please accept our sympathies in the passing of Peter. As Valerie's sister, I have had over 25 years of visiting you when Val and her family were in town. Somehow you felt like my in-laws too and for that warmth of friendship I thank you. It was always a pleasure talking with Peter about sports and family. I will miss him. Dona, you are in my thoughts.
Sincerely, Lisa Brideau and Family
Sue Lynch
June 13, 2008
Dear Dona, Steve and Sue,
Please accept my condolences. I never met Peter during our time together but heard a few stories, though! Hope you find comfort in great memories with your family.
Peter Janetos and grandchildren, 2006
June 13, 2008
Peter, Valerie, Anna and Tony Janetos
Valerie Gamache (Janetos)
June 13, 2008
My husband, Tony, is Peter’s oldest son. I was the first daughter-in-law in the family. Five brothers, when I had one sister growing up, quite an adjustment! But Peter and Dona immediately, and always, made me feel an integral part of the family. We shared the same alma maters, UNH and BU, growing up in NH, and a love of driving the fancy little sports cars he owned after he saw all his children educated and settled. He was a supportive father-in-law to me always, and a great role model for our two children--showcasing the values of hard work, family, and the importance of a good education and giving something back to the community. We named our son Peter (15 tomorrow, sister Anna is 11), after his grandpa, in the Greek tradition! Peter and Dona were what our adoption counselor prayed for, for all the babies she placed from Korea—that the family would embrace the child as their own. We never, ourselves, expected anything less from this wonderful and welcoming family man. We will miss him so much, especially this August when we come up for our annual family reunion of all the brothers’ families. But he’ll always be a strong presence in the large Janetos family. We’ll miss you Peter, and Dona, we can’t wait to be with you this summer.
Doug Sumner
June 13, 2008
Having played sports against the Janetos boys as a friend in Durham and foe at Winnacunet, they were the fiercest and most gentlemanly combatants. I know these traits were instilled by a fine set of parents. Jim- I'm sorry to hear of your Dad's passing- but I'm sure he'll never leave your hearts and souls. Take care-
Jim & Maureen Dodge
June 12, 2008
Dear Donna, Steve, Sue and the Janetos family,
My wife Maureen and I have only met Peter a handful of times or so. However, as Maureen will tell, we experienced a Janetos family led by Donna and Peter that was as welcoming and enjoyable as could be. Peter was an extraordinarily intelligent man who appeared to be led by his beliefs of hard work, self sacrifice and love of family. As we traveled to visit Steve's family, Maureen would always ask if we could visit with Peter and Donna. We know he will be incredibly missed by your entire family and we send our deepest condolences.
Jim Janetos
June 12, 2008
Thanks everyone for sharing your memories of my father. I think of him when I cut the grass with my John Deer tractor, when I fix something in the house (but he did way more of that than me), and when I go to work everyday. Thanks Dad for everything.
Peter Janetos and granddaughter Stephanie
June 12, 2008
Grace O'Connell
June 12, 2008
Peter will always be remembered as being a special person in my life. There is a place in my heart that he will share and never be forgotten by myself and my family.
Dick Bolduc
June 12, 2008
A great athlete, a man of integrity and an exceptional role model for those of us growing up at Dover High School in the 40's. A great guy.
Jonathan & Beth Nicholson
June 11, 2008
To the Janetos family,
Beth and I express our deepest condolences on the loss of your father. His memory will live on forever with your family, and with the people he touched in his life.
Mike Cunnane
June 11, 2008
I only spent a small amount of time with Peter, but the impression left from those interactions is strong. His thoughtfulness, pragmatism, and work ethic come to mind and are evident in his son Stephen's personality. My thoughts are with Dona, Stephen, Susan and the rest of the Janetos family.
Jed B.
June 11, 2008
Steve, Sue and the rest of the Janetos family: Please accept my condolences on your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Ronald E. Reagan
June 11, 2008
Pete was the first adult male to enter my family life after the death of my father, and just before my 16th birthday. Over the next 54 years we shared motorcycle trips, baseball games, family events and many other activities and conversations. To say he will be missed seems to be so lacking in describing the hole which has been left in our lives and hearts, but there are no other words. And he would not have wanted too much sentimentalism!
Mary Gaynor
June 11, 2008
Dearest Dona and family, Here it is June 11, and I don't know what made me think of Peter, but I was drawn to look his name up on Google. How devasting to find his obituary as the number one listing. I have such very fond memories of Peter, and am honored that he chose to stay in touch with me after all these years. He was a wonderful man who taught me so much and allowed me to succeed in my modest, chosen profession as a secretary. My heart goes out to you. Kindest regards, Mary Gaynor
Stephen Janetos
June 10, 2008
I'd like to thank everyone for their kind words and thoughts. Dad was a special, generous, and kind man who will be missed very much.
Tom and Darlene Burness
June 10, 2008
We’ve been blessed to have known Peter for the past 6 years. Smart, Funny, Kind and Generous are just a few things that come to mind to describe him. Peter was also a great conversationalist, the kind of person you love to listen to just to hear what he had to say. He was a big inspiration to both of us and we’ll miss him very much.
Skip Sullivan
June 10, 2008
Donna & Family;
I am so very sorry to hear of Peter's passing. He was a gentleman and we were lucky to have him as a Hampton resident for all those years.
Ted Twombly
June 10, 2008
Peter was a great role model for me of how to be a good husband and father. Amy and I will miss him very much.
Amy Twombly
June 10, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers to all of you during this time.
Mr. Janetos will live in our hearts forever!
Love,
Amy
Anthony Janetos
June 10, 2008
I hope many people from my father's long life will view and sign this guest book. We will all miss him.
Edith /keith Brown
June 10, 2008
We are so sorry to hear about your Dad Steve, you and your family are in our prayers. Edie and keith Brown {ted's inlaws}
Anthony Janetos
June 10, 2008
I hope many people from my father's long life will visit the guest book and sign in his memory. We will all miss him. Best wishes to all.
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