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PETER J. MAY

1959 - 2021

BORN

1959

DIED

2021

FUNERAL HOME

McDonald Funeral Home - Wakefield

19 Yale Avenue

Wakefield, Massachusetts

PETER MAY Obituary

MAY, Peter J. Of Wakefield, Oct 4th. Beloved husband of Eileen M. Shannon. Loving father of Connor May. Brother of Henry, David, and Cathy May and the late John May. The family will host a Visitation on the Wakefield Lower Common on Friday, Oct. 8th from 5-7p.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Florence Church, 47 Butler Ave., Wakefield on Saturday, Oct. 9th at 10a.m. Interment Forest Glade Cemetery, Wakefield. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Peter J. May Scholarship Fund, c/o The Scholarship Foundation of Wakefield, Inc., PO Box 321, Wakefield, MA 01880. For obit/guestbook, www.mcdonaldfs.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 5 to Oct. 6, 2021.

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Michael Greski

October 12, 2021

Sad to learn of Peter's passing. I got to know him through local politics and never connected that he was Connor's dad a young man I befriended many moons ago during a service trip to the Dominican. He leaves a wonderful legacy in his son. May you all find strength in your suffering. God Bless.

Donna Sergi

October 6, 2021

Thoughts and prayers to the family. Peter's kind heart and big smile will always be remembered.

John and Connie Monastra

October 6, 2021

May God Hold You in the Palm of His Hands for All of Eternity. Prayerful regards to your family.

Bill Boodry

October 6, 2021

A wonderful father, husband and friend. RIP Peter. Love, the Boodry Family.

Bridget Flynn

October 10, 2021

My sincere sympathy and prayers to you and Connor. I remember meeting Peter, such a kind man and willing to help. God Bless., Bridget Flynn

Arthur Phelps

October 9, 2021

This is a profound loss, and my thoughts and prayers go out to to you Eileen and Connor. I was blessed to be embraced by the May family, starting in the '60s, when Peter was so young. It was a home full of love and music. And I've always considered Peter to be a younger brother I never had.

Elizabeth Marrianan-Rizzo

October 8, 2021

Eileen ,
My heart breaks for you and Conner , I know you will handle this with all your strength and the deep love you had for Peter . Know you are the first thing on my mind. Love you . BettyAnn

Donna Reizovic

October 8, 2021

Eileen and Connor,My deepest sympathy for the loss of your husband and dad. I have no words to ease the ache of your broken hearts.

Laura N Corwin

October 8, 2021

I'm so sorry to hear about Peter. I worked with Peter at AIG back in the early years of our careers. Staff meetings were hilarious at times due to Peter & others keen wit & humor. Even after leaving AIG we stayed in touch through various industry social events. A lot of laughter when one was with Peter. He always made a person feel good. A ready smile for everyone. He will be missed most definitely.

Karen Morrissette

October 7, 2021

We will miss you from your big smile to your great sense of humor.

Karen Morrissette - co-worker

Warm Embrace Arrangement

David, Corey, Michael Brandon

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AMELE AMBROSINO

October 6, 2021

The Ambrosino's are so very extremely saddened by the passing of Peter. Peter was a wonderful man. He will be missed terribly. He's done so much for our town and the kids of Wakefield. Love and prayers to Eileen and Connor.

Eternal Friendship Remembrance Bouquet - VASE INCLUDED

Teri Muccini and Tony Muccini

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John Murray

October 6, 2021

My heart feels the void. Was a great friend that cared about everyone.

Nancy Mitrano

October 6, 2021

Eileen and Connor, my heartfelt condolences for the loss of your husband and father. May Peter rest in peace. Fondly, Nancy

Bob and Tracy Vincent

October 5, 2021

We are so sorry for your loss. Peter was a great friend and a tremendous person.

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Oct

8

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Wakefield Lower Common

MA

Oct

9

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Florence Church

47 Butler Ave., Wakefield, MA

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19 Yale Avenue, Wakefield, MA 01880

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