PETER F. ATTANASIO Sr.

PETER ATTANASIO Obituary

Peter F. Attanasio, Sr., 65, of Main Street, died Tuesday, July 6, 2010, at his home with his family at his side, after a courageous 21- year fight with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Peter was born on October 15, 1944 in Schenectady, NY, a son of the late Antoinette (Negro) and Armando Attanasio. Peter graduated from Linton High School in 1962 and worked as a welder at General Electric in Schenectady, before retiring in 2000 and moving to Middleburgh, NY. He was a member and trustee of the Middleburgh United Methodist Church. Peter was also a member of the Middleburgh Emergency Volunteer Ambulance Corps. He was especially proud to have passed his EMT exam in 2009. He enjoyed photography, traveling and spending time at his camp in the Adirondacks, which he built with his family. Peter's greatest loves were his home and his family. He is survived by his beloved wife, Phyllis (Flagg) Attanasio of Middleburgh, NY; his daughter, Tracy (Jesse) Scott of Middleburgh, NY; his son, Peter F. (Victoria) Attanasio, Jr. of Berne, NY; his grandchildren, Brianna, Lydia, Isabella and Cooper P.; his sister, Sandra Attanasio of Schenectady, NY; his brothers, Rocky (Sally) Attanasio of Scotia, NY, Leonard Attanasio of Burnt Hills, NY; and his beloved pet Cairn Terrier, Megan. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 13th, 2010 at the Palmer & Shaylor Funeral Home, 134 River St., Middleburgh, with the Rev. Jeff Rauhauser of the Middleburgh United Methodist Church officiating and Lay Minister David Houck co-officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Middleburgh Cemetery. Family and friends are also invited to attend a period of visitation to be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, July 12th, at the funeral home. Cremation took place at the Vale Crematory in Schenectady, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to the Middleburgh Volunteer Ambulance Corps, PO Box 817, Middleburgh, NY 12122, or to the Animal Shelter of Schoharie Valley, PO Box 40, Howes Cave, NY 12092. For further information and online condolences, please visit www.palmershaylorfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Daily Gazette Co. on Jul. 8, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for PETER ATTANASIO

14 Entries

John, Bert & Josh Nigro

July 15, 2010

We were very sorry to hear about the loss of Pete. Although we didn't keep in touch over the years we know he was a great guy, a great father and cousin that will be greatly missed. Our deepest sympathy to all he touched and we know it was many. John, Bert and Joshua Nigro.

July 13, 2010

Hi Phyllis, Tracy, & Pete jr.,
I am very sorry for your loss. Pete was a great guy. My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. Jason Regels(Glenville,New York)

Randy Bixby

July 12, 2010

Hi Phyllis and family. We were sadden this morning from Rhonda when she told us about Peter. Life here is just to short to drift apart. Please contact me when you can. I'm truely sorry for all of you. Peter is in a better place.
Love You All,
Randy, Phyllis, Josh and Leslie.

Robert Nigro

July 10, 2010

Peter, It has been many year's since I saw you, but the memories of you when I was very young still remain.Having gone through a simaler loss myself,I feel for your loved ones who I know will miss you deeply.I know you are with Aunt Tini and Uncle Elmer now and the many pain,s of living life are over with for you.For your loved ones,life must go on as it always doe's.Family and friends will help guide you through the pain..Your cousin Bobby

Maria Nigro

July 9, 2010

I can't find the words to express my condolences. It had been a long time since I last saw Peter, but his memory will remain with me always. He was a really great guy and I'm sure he will be missed by many.

Fran and Michele Steele-

July 9, 2010

Pete-
We are so sorry to hear about your Dad. No words will ease the pain but please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Al & Linda Susi

July 9, 2010

Sadness hardly describes how we felt when we learned of Pete's passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad time. Al always thought of Pete as being a "great great" guy and so "funny". Wonderful memories will always remain as will Pete's contagious smile.

Sandi Attanasio

July 9, 2010

With open arms, I know you were welcomed by wagging tails and kisses, many friends and relatives, especially Mom and Dad. It's a great comfort to know you are in very good company, whole and pain free, but please know you are sorely missed in this world by many people whose lives you have touched so deeply, one of which is me, your only sister, who will continue to hold true and cherish every memory in my heavy heart forever. You left us too soon Peter....a very tough road lay ahead for me. I love you so much....Sandi

Tracy and Jesse Scott

July 8, 2010

Dad,
Help Jesse and I guide Cooper to be half the man you were. We love you and miss you terribly.

July 8, 2010

To the Attanasio's family:
We are sorry to hear the loss of your husband/father/grandfather. May the memories ease the pain. Our hearts & prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.

The Elmendorf Family
Voorheesville, NY

Joanne Wright

July 8, 2010

To the Attanasio's family:
I am sorry to hear the loss of your husband/father/grandfather today. My heart & prayers go out to you at this time of sorrow. May the memories help ease the pain.

July 8, 2010

Peter and Family, So sorry to hear of your Father's passing. All of in the Mailroom at the R&D send our condolences. Linda, Johnny and Carl

July 8, 2010

Lenny,
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your brother.
My prayers to you and your family.
Mary Beth

Julie Ruscitto-Nelson

July 8, 2010

Deear Phyllis and family-Please know that friends from the distant past are saddened to hear of Pete's passing. So many pleasant and humerous memories have been evoked by this unfortunate news. Love, Julie Ruscitto Nelson

Showing 1 - 14 of 14 results