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Peter Farrelly Obituary
Peter Thomas Farrelly, Jr., age 65, of Shelton, entered into rest on Friday, April 6, 2018. He is the beloved husband of 40 years of Mary Jo (Ertola) Farrelly. Peter was born in the Bronx, NY on July 30, 1952, son of the late Peter Thomas Farrelly, Jr. and Mary Kathleen (Nolan) Farrelly, and lived in Norwalk before moving to Shelton 29 years ago.
He spent his career in journalism and was a retired writer and editor. He started with the Norwalk Hour and went on to the Fairfield County Catholic, the Greenwich Time, and finished at the CT Post.
Peter was a 3rd Degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed building toy models and spending time outdoors fishing, gardening, bird watching, and generally tinkering. He was a longtime NY Mets fan and was a history buff. He was a member of the Heritage Foundation and the Arbor Day Club.
He is the beloved father of Brian Farrelly and his wife Amanda, Kevin, Heather, Sean, and Joseph Farrelly. He also leaves two brothers, Patrick and Thomas Farrelly, three sisters, Ellen Chase, Elizabeth Moreau, and Janet Leone, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Michael Farrelly.
Wake at the Riverview Funeral Home, 390 River Road, Shelton, on Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday at 10 a.m. at St. Lawrence Church in Shelton. Burial at Mt. St. Peter's Cemetery in Derby.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Knights of Columbus Council 2961, Trumbull, CT.
Online condolences can be offered at www.riverviewfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Peter Farrelly
May 5, 2018
MaryJo,
So sorry to have just heard of Peter's passing.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Sharon Tilley
April 28, 2018
MJ
Sadly there will be an empty seat at Citifield. Please know we share your sorrow....
From another Mets fan
Diane S Vernon
Sharon Voytek
April 12, 2018
Dear MaryJo and family,I am so sorry to hear about your husband.May you find comfort with your memories.God bless all of you at this difficult time.
I hope
April 11, 2018
Maryjo and family, so sorry to hear about Pete, our thoughts are with you and your family. With deepest sympathy Bob & Colleen Streb
Nancy Ryan
April 11, 2018
Dear Mary Jo, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you, Peter and your family in my thoughts and prayers. With sincere condolences, Nancy Ryan
AC
April 10, 2018
May the God who binds up the brokenhearted and comforts all who mourn; sustain your family in time of grief. (Isaiah 61:1,2)
Theresa Weber
April 10, 2018
Dear Mary Jo and Children, We are very sorry to hear of your husband / your Dad's passing. May your sorrow not weigh heavy on your heart. May Peter's spirit always be with you. you. Condolences, Karl & Theresa Weber and sons.
Tom Falcioni
April 10, 2018
Heather and family,
I was so sorry to hear the passing of your father. You have my deepest sympathies. I hope family and friends can you bring you comfort at this most difficult time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you..
April 10, 2018
Mary Jo, I just saw Donna and she told me the news. My sincere condolences to you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Alice Martin
Molly Kirschner
April 9, 2018
Hi Mary Jo, Donna passed on the news to me and I send my sympathies to you and your family. So sorry for your loss.
April 9, 2018
Mary Jo so very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lori Babin
Lou Brodersen
April 8, 2018
Pete & I worked at The Hour for several years. He will be missed
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