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Peter Lang Obituary
Mendon: Born February 12, 1941 in Rochester, NY, Peter passed away peacefully on April 23, 2015, joining his father, Eugene; and siblings, Barbara and Billy. Survived by his devoted wife of 47 years, Kathleen (O'Connor); mother, Betty M.; and sister, Anne Marie "Queenie" (Charles) Papy. Peter will also be dearly remembered by his sons, Lt. Colonel Peter J. Lang II and Bill (Kristen); and by his daughter, Kelly (Ryan) Wise. Known lovingly by his seven grandchildren as "Grumpy", Pete will be deeply missed by his many friends and family.
Peter was a graduate of Brighton High School and Monroe Community College. He worked for the Monroe County Health Department, retiring in 1998 after 30 years, and as a bartender throughout the Rochester area. An active member of the Mendon Volunteer Fire Department for over 35 years and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Peter was known for his willingness to help others. He was a great friend whose generous spirt, loyalty, and zest for life will not be forgotten. Peter was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, gardening, and chopping wood. He was an active member of the Hibernians and the National Wild Turkey Federation. Pete was truly one of a kind, a character that will live on in the memories of those who loved him.
Friends and family are invited to call on Wednesday, April 29th from 4:00-8:00 PM at the Merton H. Kays Funeral Home, Inc., 59 Monroe St., Honeoye Falls. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Thursday, April 30, 2015 at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Mendon. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to School of the Holy Childhood. To light a candle in remembrance of Peter, please visit www.mertonkaysfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Peter Lang
Chrissy Groet
April 20, 2019
What a great man!!!!! We think of him often, lots of smiles when we tell memories of him
May 5, 2015
To Kathy & family,
I'm really sorry to hear about Peter passed,I lived in Buffalo,NY
he has been inspiration to me & my family,we go back many years,he was a great guy & he will be well miss.
Tim Tuohey
Jim Mault
April 30, 2015
I remember meeting Pete for the first time standing with the 1th Gamma Chi pledge class. Talk about Irish, he was a bit intimidating but I soon found Pete to be an upright and outstanding "Brother." My prayers and condolences to you, Kathy and family.
Heather Broomfield - Rickett
April 30, 2015
Dear Lang Family, I am saddened to hear about the passing of Mr. Lang. Some of my earliest (and best) memories include your family. I know he will be celebrated because of how he lived his life at home and in his community. Peace to you all.
Leland T. "Lee" Williams
April 30, 2015
Condolences from the Williams Family, neighbors at 70 Idlewood Road, 1957 to 1970. Later at the Hampshire House!
Lynn Shipe
April 30, 2015
If you are a friend of Pete Lang, you surely know that he was a loyal friend and that you were chosen for your integrity and good will, characters similar to Pete's. I was not his friend; he was a man's man. Pete softened toward me, though, during the last number of years, likely because I made such a pest of myself checking in on him after this or that surgery while Kathy was still working.
Pete tolerated me and my children as long as we didn't leave our shoes in his way or sit in His chair at the kitchen table.
Pete and I spent a lot of time outdoors together; well, not together but at the same time. I know as time goes by, and I look up from my yard work and fail to see him puttering in his yard, my heart will skip a beat with his absence.
What I learned from Pete Lang is to become my true self and live life to the fullest as he did. Pete was grateful and expressed his thanks to everyone-his family and friends-who helped him out in these last months and weeks. Pete will be missed by so many in so many places.
My continuing love to his family,
Lynn Shipe
Adele Marchaesi
April 29, 2015
Dear Kathy & the Lang family,
So sad to hear of your loss, he was a great man, one of a kind, always fun with him around.
CHAN WHITING lll
April 29, 2015
THE GREATEST AND NICEST GUY. AFTER THE ICE STORM OF 1991 PETER HELP WITH TREE REMOVAL AT MY GRANDMOTHERS FOR 3 DAYS.PETER WOULDN'T ACCEPT A DIME, HE HELPED BECAUSE THAT'S HOW CLASSY OF A MAN HE WAS AND IS.
Joan Michaelree
April 29, 2015
Dear Kathy, my most heartfelt sympathies to you and your family for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May your memories comfort you now and forever.
Linda Tack
April 29, 2015
I am truly saddened to hear of Peter's passing. He will be miss out in the back woods hunting on Taylor RD. Peter was always there when the Tack family needed him. When my mother passed Peter had the biggest shoulder to lean on and the biggest heart that he shared with all. He will be missed in so many places. Rest in peace my friend. God bless your family and friends.
April 29, 2015
I'm so sorry to hear about Pete, he will be truly missed. Sending prayers your way. I'm sure he went through the pearl gates in heaven smoking on his cigar ! That would be Pete. We are still in Florida or we would be there. Please give my love to all ,
Mary Jo and Brian Tubbs
Judy Monrad Paviour,
April 29, 2015
Graduated with Pete from BHS (60). We live 2 miles from him and always saw him around Mendon. Will surely miss him.
PETER WISE
April 29, 2015
ST.PETER SAID GOD PETER LANG IS HERE,GOD SAID WE NOW HAVE NO WORRIES FOR COLD WINTERS THE BEST WOOD SPLITTER I EVER MADE WILL TAKE CARE OF IT
Kevin,Nancy Bohnke
April 29, 2015
To the entire Lang family, so sorry for the loss of Pete. Will always remember great nights at the Cobbler Lounge and the Hampshire House.
Kevin and Nancy Bohnke
Angela Walloch
April 28, 2015
I am truly saddened to hear of Peter's passing. He was a kind and caring soul who was always there to help those that needed help. When I worked at the Sheriff's Dept., I would often come in contact with Peter in the Mendon area. He would make many aspects of my job easier through his work with the Fire Dept. and his presence in the Community. I am truly blessed to have known him and to call him "Friend". My condolences to his family. He will surely be missed..
April 28, 2015
Our dearest and deepest condolences to the Lang family during this most difficult time. God's blessings, grace, and peace be with you all.
- Norman West & Family, McQuaid Jesuit Class of 1997
April 28, 2015
Dear Kathy, Peter, Kelly, Bill, Helen and
family,
Kathy, as you for dearly caled Pete "The Energizing Bunny"; the Energizing
Pte is at rest. He truly was "one of a
kind"!
Blessings,
Mary Beth McHenry and John Habbershaw
April 28, 2015
Our prayers and sympathies are with your family. May eternal light shine upon Peter.
Andy Cavacos and Family
Gary Albanese
April 28, 2015
Pete -
We'll miss you and your stories as we share good times golfing.
Aimee Custodio
April 27, 2015
Mi sinceros pesames Kelly.
Keeping you and your family in my prayers.
Fr. Fred Betti, SJ
April 27, 2015
To Bill and the Lang family: my prayers are with you at this time of loss. I have many fond memory of Bill, his parents and family from the McQuaid years. Peter will be remembered in my Masses. Fr. Fred Betti SJ
Valerie & Tom Pettit
April 27, 2015
Deepest sympathy to Kathleen, Betty and the entire and extended Lang and Papy clan.
Jim Carney
April 27, 2015
He had many other "brothers" who will miss him as well.
Jim Weissinger
April 27, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Richard Krenzer
April 27, 2015
Peter was a great guy, I will miss golfing and talking with him. He could make you laugh on the course till it hurt. Peter was the first to welcome me to the mendon area. After a hand shake from him, it was like getting the official blessing from the Mayor. I will truly miss you, Thanks for everything.
April 27, 2015
A fellow Mendonite, I've had the good fortune to know Peter for 35 years. He was a one-in-a-million and I'll sorely miss our early morning chats at the Mendon gas station. Rest in peace.
Pete Spina
Monroe Community College president emeritus
Linda ( Porter) Lintz
April 27, 2015
How well I remember Pete...my first boyfriend in 7th grade ...I will always remember him with great fondness...our deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers to the Lang family...Linda and Kim Lintz
April 27, 2015
Miss you always,
April 27, 2015
Kathleen, so very sorry for your loss. Memories are forever! Regards, Dick O'Reilly (classmate and fellow Hibernian)
Jerry Gooze
April 27, 2015
It was Pete, my BHS '60 classmate, who kept my 1950 Ford convertible running well. My condolences to his family in this difficult time. I will always have great memories of our time together.
April 26, 2015
My sincere condolences to Pete's family and close friends.
Steve Buff, BHS, '60
john orsini
April 26, 2015
When I moved in to Mendon 20 plus years ago, I think it was not just by chance that I moved in next door to Pete Lang. I learned a lot from him and my life wouldn't have been the same or as full if I had moved anywhere else. I learned a lot from Pete over the years. He taught me how to burn brush with a hot dog nearby to avoid a fine for not having a permit. I learned from Pete not only how to bag a buck ((he and Bill took me out on my first successful hunt)but how to hang it from a tree. And he insisted that I use his tree with his help.He helped me out of innumerable jams of tractors stuck in the creek, trees that didn't quite come down the way they should have. He drove me two miles up the creek with a kayak so that I could paddle back to our back yard during a minor flood. I learned from Pete how to collect wood, cut wood, split wood, stack wood. Yes I learned a lot from Pete Lang. I also learned about generosity and sharing. He would give you the shirt off his back and share anything he had. Well almost anything. One of the most memorable if not most important lessons he taught me was when he said, "Doc, Sharing a chainsaw is like sharing a toothbrush" Pete Lang , you will be sorely missed.
Barbara Blake
April 26, 2015
My deepest sympathy and prayers to the Lang family. Peter was a dear friend of out family and we will miss his smile.
Joe Blake
April 26, 2015
Very sad news. Pete was one of the all time great guys.
April 26, 2015
There are no words for the sadness we feel. The Lang family is one of a kind, and we love you all dearly!!!! Peter will forever be remembered and live on through his children and grandchildren. Our love goes out to you all. Love, Zack, Chrissy, and Benji (as Pete would say)
I will remember the most unique father-daughter dance ever!
Debbie Deane
April 26, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May the Father hold you in His arms and give you peace. Such a much of a fellow in such a little package!
Sean
April 26, 2015
If you looked up "Irish hospitality" in a dictionary it would say: see "Pete Lang" Pete made people feel welcome in their own home! He will be missed by all who knew him.
Chuck Oppelt
April 26, 2015
Pete was one of a kind, he had a heart of gold and was always there to help anyone in need. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Lang family. I am going to miss seeing him driving around with that baby on board
Ron Olson
April 26, 2015
Peter(BUNKY) and I shared a bedroom for over 30 years on our fishing trips to Allyn's Cove, 1000 Islands, he was a great friend not so good a gin player. He will be surely missed.
Don Hilliard
April 26, 2015
We had a good time in Gamma Chi, softball games, and beers at the Triple 6.
My condolences to the Lang Family.
Don Hilliard rx
Becky OConnor
April 26, 2015
You are all in my every thought and every prayer. I can always hear Pete saying here come THE BECK for the first time. He will never be forgotten Love The Beck
Mike Marshall
April 26, 2015
Met Peter around 1971,attending Monroe Community College. I was pledging for Gamma Chi Fraternity, and he was a brother at that time. Got to know him over the years. And, a great person. Tks pete,for being a mentor and friend. God Bless
arlene holliday
April 26, 2015
I met him and his wife once.
A kind man and you name my beautiful friend The Beck. My prayers are with the family.
He is at peace now. He lives in all our hearts that knew him and loved him.
Marcy Oliver
April 26, 2015
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Ron Olson
April 26, 2015
Peter(BUNKY) and I shared a bedroom for over 30 years on our fishing trips to Allyn's Cove, 1000 Islands. He was a great friend not so good a gin player. He will be surely missed.
Kathy Brokaw
April 26, 2015
Dear Kath, Peter, Kelly and Billy. Peter wasn't just a man, he was an institution. Thank you for sharing him. Whenever I think of Peter, I will think of the picture where Jesus is laughing obviously enjoying the love Peter had for his family, friends & nature. Never judging and always caring. What a beautiful life lived. Love to all, Jim & Kathy Brokaw
Kimberly Webster
April 26, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Lang family! Celebrating the life of a man that will never be forgotten. He made this world a better place. God Bless and Love you all, Kimmy
April 26, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers to the family. Pete was such a kind man and loved by many. Amy & Vic Thayer
Bonnie Toomey
April 26, 2015
I will miss seeing Pete around town and at the Town Hall. He is everything you have said in the paper and I would add "gentleman". Mendon has lost one of our finest citizens. Rest in Peace Pete.
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