Peter J. MCLAUGHLIN

MCLAUGHLIN, Peter J.
Peter J. McLaughlin, 88, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2011 at Mansfield Center for Nursing. A lifelong resident of Torrington, CT, he is survived by his four children, Kathleen and her husband, Frederick Dauser, Jr., of Tolland, CT, Christine of Kingston, PA, Mark and his wife, Maureen of Cathedral City, CA, Ann and her daughters, Erinn and Sara Arbelaez, all of Ellington. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 60 years, Mary (Phalen) McLaughlin and his son-in-law, Rev. Dr. Gordon Weightman. Peter was a veteran of World War II, where he served in the Signal Core of the US Army. Upon his return from the war, he joined his father and brother in the family real estate and insurance business. In 1962, he joined Torrington Savings Bank where he started as Mortgage loan Officer and retired as Vice President. He was a very active member of the Torrington community, serving 30 years on the Board of Finance and also as a member of the Torrington Club, Elks, Knights of Columbus, and Kiwanis. He and his wife were long time members of St Francis of Assisi Church in Torrington and St Thomas of Villanova Church in Goshen. The happiest times his family spent with him were at their cottage on Tyler Lake in Goshen. He could often be found watching the sunset. May the sun shine warm upon your face, Peter. His family wishes to thank the staff of the Mansfield Center for Nursing for the wonderful care they provided to both Peter and Mary.
Friends and family may call at the Phalen Funeral Home 285 Migeon Ave Torrington Monday Aug 8 4- 6 P.M. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at St Thomas Church in Goshen on Tuesday Aug. 9 at 11 A.M. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St Francis and St Peter's School 360 Prospect St Torrington CT 06790 or St. Thomas of Villanova Church 77 North St Goshen CT 06756 or a charity of the donor's choice. For online condolences, please visit www.phalenfuneral.com.