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Peter Paterno Obituary

Peter J. Paterno Sr., 56 of Lake Stevens, Washington passed away March 15, 2014. He was born on November 6, 1957 in Greenwich, Connecticut to Jack and Ruth Paterno. Peter graduated from Greenwich High School in 1974. Shortly after graduation, he moved to Washington to fulfill his dreams in the boating industry. Peter had 21 successful years in the boating industry, seven of which he was the owner of Puget Yacht. In 1995, Peter sold his business and made the switch to Real Estate. After working a year at ERA Dan Williams Realty, Peter moved to Windermere Real Estate/Lake Stevens, where he was a successful Real Estate Broker for 17 years. Peter was an avid Golfer, President of the of the Sons of Italy Mille Cugini Lodge #2659, 2011 and 2014 President of the Snohomish County Camano Association of Realtors and a longtime Director at the Washington Association of Realtors. Peter was preceded in death by his father, Jack Sr; and his sister, Cindy. Peter is survived by his mother, Ruth; and siblings, Jack Jr., Jacqueline, Babetta, Melissa, Barry, Robert, Christina and Gregory; his children, Ashley Ferris (Jim), Peter II (Shannon) and Whitney (Jason). He was a loving grandpa to Dylan, Ava, Blaise, Silas and soon to be Sawyer. A memorial of Peter's life will be held at 11 a.m. March 22, 2014 at New Life Church, 6830 Highland Drive, Everett, Washington, 98203. A reception will follow at the Everett Train Station in the Weyerhaeuser Room, 3201 Smith Avenue, Everett, Washington, 98201.

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Published by The Herald (Everett) from Mar. 20 to Mar. 22, 2014.

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Jeffrey Bickford

May 7, 2018

Long ago, in the early 1960s, Peter was probably youngest in his family. Being a few years older, I remember him at school in CT with one of my brothers. He parents were good friends with my parents and then we all lost contact. All these years later, May of 2018, I am sorry to read that Peter's family and friends have lost a good guy.

Jan Scheffler

March 22, 2014

I was blessed to meet Whitney and one of your sisters, your family is in my prayers, God Bless them and keep watch over them...

Mary A. Dellino

March 21, 2014

Our hearts go out to Peter's family with love and sympathy.
Peter brought all his fine gifts to our Mille Cugini Lodge and
his leadership will be sorely missed.

Rose Mary Barretta

March 21, 2014

I will miss sitting next to him when The Sons of Italy had our monthly dine outs and when our meetings were over and we ate, we always discussed something either about our jobs or politics. All my sympathy to all of his family. I will keep you in my prayers.

Brian Psaradelis

March 21, 2014

You will be dearly missed my friend! Thanks for all the nice memories and support! Sincerly, "Coach" Brian

Leo Kunkle

March 20, 2014

With a heavy heart I write this, you will be missed, Thank You for being such a great friend....until we meet again.....

March 20, 2014

Ashley, Whitney and Peter II and all of Peter's extended family and friends. Patti and I send our deepest sympathy and love. He was such a good friend and gentleman. Patti misses his "Good Morning Sunshine" greeting that occurred every morning at the Windermere office. He was always so thoughtful and engaging in conversation and easy to get along with. We had great times together in our personal lives and Patti in her professional life. Great times and experiences at the Italian Club, Seminars, Board of Realtors, with lots of laughs and fun adventures. He was always a smart dresser even when it came time to do the hard labor (yard work) at Windermere Service Day. How he could find anything under those piles of papers in his office was a testament to "organized chaos". But he knew where everything was and could find it with little effort and time. A character for sure. We already miss him dearly and know that he is with the Lord and finally with true happiness.

Patti & Chuck Rhoden

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