Peter A. Schindler

SCHINDLER, Peter A. Peter A. Schindler, 64, of Town Street, East Haddam, entered into eternal rest on Friday, (February 3, 2006). Born in Brooklyn, New York, he lived in Long Island and Southwick before moving to Agawam in 1953. He was a 1958 graduate of Agawam High School. He then attended the University of Massachusetts and graduated in 1963 from American International College with a degree in business administration. During high school he was an outstanding player for the Agawam High School Football team in 1957 and was All Western Mass Champion in 1958. He also was an outstanding performer on the track team at American International College. Peter worked in administration for Northeast Utilities for thirty-one years, retiring in 1999. He was a member of the Dante Club in West Springfield. He leaves his wife, Susan M. (Musa) Schindler, a son, Peter M. Schindler of Agawam, two daughters, Kerry A. and her husband, John Kew of Brewster, MA, Kathleen M. Schindler of Agawam, a step-daughter and her husband, Heather H. and Matthew Walter of East Hampton, two brothers, William H. Schindler and Brian J. Schindler both of Feeding Hills, a sister, Judith L. Frasco of Wellfleet, MA, two grandchildren, Cody Morin, Miranda Columbia and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. from the Agawam Funeral Home, 184 Main Street, followed by a Mass in St. John the Evangelist Church at 9:30. Burial will follow in St. Bridget of Kildare Cemetery in East Haddam. Calling hours are Monday from 4-7 p.m. Donations may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 18 North Main Street, West Hartford, CT 06107.