Name: Calling hours for Peter D. Grace
Start: 2025-03-23T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-03-23T22:00:00.000Z
Location: Redgate - Hennessy Funeral Directors

Peter D. Grace
Peter D. Grace, age 63, of Fairfield, CT passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 16th, 2025. Peter was born January 3rd, 1962, in Hartford, CT to the late Bill and Joanne Grace. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Betsi (Stascavage) Grace. Peter grew up in North Canton, CT. He graduated from Southern Connecticut State University and earned his Turf Management degree from the University of Massachusetts. He was a well-respected golf course superintendent for over 30 years. He worked at the Hartford Golf Club, Wykagyl Country Club, and Brooklawn Country Club before becoming the Superintendent of H. Smith Richardson Golf Course in Fairfield in 2001. Peter loved the people around him that helped him keep the course in immaculate condition, all while maintaining a strong work ethic and his great sense of humor. Above all else, Peter was an incredible family man. Aside from his wife Betsi, Peter is survived by his four beloved sons, Matthew (Megan), Timothy (Hunter), Michael, and John Grace. He was so proud of them. He also leaves his stepdaughters Kelley Genua (Ryan), Korey Miele (Joey), and five step-grandchildren. He is survived by his sister Shelly Grace, brother Duffy Grace (Kelli), his niece Abigail Grace, his nephew Ryan Grace and his aunt Meg Grace. He was predeceased by his sister, Nancy Grace. Aside from his work and family, Peter was an avid sports fan. He loved rooting for his sons' teams, his beloved Hartford Whalers, Boston Red Sox, New York Giants and UConn Huskies. Friends may call Sunday, March 23, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., in the Redgate – Hennessy Funeral Home, Main Street and 4 Gorham Place, Trumbull. A memorial service will be held at H. Smith Richardson Golf Course on Monday, March 24th, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Golf attire is requested. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be sent to the Peter Grace Memorial Golf Scholarship Fund C/O Bob Bigonette PGA, H. Smith Richardson Golf Course, 2425 Morehouse Hwy., Fairfield, CT 06824. To send online condolences, please visit www.redgatehennessy.com

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Published by Connecticut Post on Mar. 20, 2025.

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Donna and Mike Downes

April 1, 2025

Betsi my heart is broken for you and your family. There are no words that seem appropriate. My family will pray for you and your family. I hope some how some way when you need it most you will feel Pete´s spiritual embrace.

Deborah Werly Steffen

March 23, 2025

I remember Peter as a young neighbor boy that my sister Maggie played with. What a loss for you all!

John knofla

March 23, 2025

Rest in Peace Peter... my sincere condolences to your family.

Bernard McDonald

March 22, 2025

Having only met Pete a few years back on a golf course in North Myrtle Beach with my wife Lise you would think there was little I could say about him. So not true!....in 18 holes I learned he loved his Hartford Whalers,and hated the Carolina Hurricanes. He loved his family and more than anything his Bets. I knew I would have a friend for life even though we would see each other only during the winter months. I was so looking forward to his texts during the NHL playoffs as I convinced him to cheer for the Ottawa Senators

So I picture Peter singing karaoke with the angels, drinking a Tito with a splash of cran and hitting a golf ball so far and actually landing in a fairway.

So Happy Trails my friend until we meet again.

Bernie and Lise

Jonathan chambers

March 21, 2025

Betsi:

I am so sorry for your loss.

Still trying to process.

Peter was my Buddy.

Please accept my condolences.

Peter Kearney

March 21, 2025

Matt, Tim, Mike, and Jack,

Your loss is immeasurable, and ever-present. Your dad's entire being was dedicated to you boys. His dedication, work, and love has resulted in you all becoming the fine, young men that you are today.
I know that you four will stick together, love one another, and support one another through whatever life throws your way, because I personally witnessed, the many ways and times he did that for you, and in doing so, taught you how to do it for each other. and that is the greatest gift a parent can give a child. He will be missed and remembered fondly. Godspeed.

Kylie Closson

March 20, 2025

We had a bamboo jungle growing on our front yard, literally 1/4 acre of our yard!!Nobody could seem to get rid of it...we hired a bunch of different people, who all failed!
Peter was dropping off John at our house one day and ask us, "You want help with that bamboo"? We said, "Sure"! He came over a few days later and sprayed it with something (never asked/didn´t want to know). A few days after that he sent his crew over to cut it down and then they dug out all the roots by hand! Peter sprayed again. They planted grass and over the 7 wonderful years we lived there, not 1 sprig of bamboo came back! He did what no other had been able to accomplish! Oh, and by way, he wouldn´t accept a penny! The man/the myth/the legend/ The bamboo conquerer!
He was a wonderful, kind human.
God has welcomed him with loving arms, I have no doubt about that!

Linda and Bill Phelps

March 20, 2025

Rest in Peace Peter you will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved you. Nancy now has a great heavenly golf partner!

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