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Anne Marie
January 25, 2019
Like Mr. Holland, you had students who remembered you long into adulthood. Es meus ventus magister, Mr. Peters.
Wisniewski
January 22, 2019
My condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Peters. I have fond memories of German I class and the German Club at Cardinal O'Hara HS. I still remember some of the vocabulary that I learned in his class years later. I could probably ask directions to the nearest bookstore or make my way around an airport!
He made an impact on the lives of thousands of students, I am sure. He made learning fun.
Kathleen Costanzo Riley
January 2, 2019
Dear Maureen and Family,
I was truly saddened to learn of John's passing and at such a difficult time of the year. May he rest in peace and may you be comforted in your sorrow. You will be in my prayers.
Allison Smith
January 2, 2019
I am deeply saddened to learn of John's passing. My sympathies to his wife and family. John was a lovely man I am glad to have met, a very hard worker and super friendly to all those around him. He always made us smile.
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gene cleary class of 95
December 29, 2018
Although German was not my first choice of a language at O'Hara, I am glad I ended up having it b/c it gave me the opportunity of having Mr. Peters for 3 years. His clipboard of marking student's correct answers was a signature of his. Condolences to his family. He was a great ambassador for O'Hara.
Linda Simpson-McFarland Class of '74
December 29, 2018
My deepest sympathy to Maureen and the Peters family. Mr. Peters was my bowling coach while at O'Hara. He lead us to several Catholic League championships. Besides being a great coach, he was just a funny, supportive and all around good guy. He was a true asset to the O'Hara "family".
Lisa Cotterall
December 29, 2018
Mr. Peters, What a great teacher! Not many could make the German language fun and interesting...enough to want to take German 3 and 4. I think I was a junior when the Berlin Wall came down, and you just laughed that a bunch of 16 and 17 year olds just didn't get the significance. I think of you whenever I hear "Stille Nacht" which you had us sing in class! May you rest in peace and may your spirit live on, in your children and grandchildren.
John Costello
December 28, 2018
Herr Peters was a man you don't meet everyday. He was in the best sense of the world a true Renaissance man as a teacher, coach, translator of words and worlds and a proud Dad and Father. Small things like his Christmas story translation projects brought the world into his class and made us better for it.
John Costello, 98
December 28, 2018
Herr Peters was the first male teacher our junior year German class ever had. It took a ton of courage for him to walk into a classroom of sixteen year old girls. Within one teaching period, however, he gained our respect and affection forever.
Lynn Resinski '71
December 28, 2018
Rest in peace, Herr Peters.
Ernie & Pat Menold
Anthony DeCurtis
December 27, 2018
John was an excellent comic, satiric wit, good ballplayer and dedicated teacher. His enthusiasm for life and concern for a better society is his legacy.
Susan and Pete Hunt
December 27, 2018
Dear Maureen, Chris and Erika, Our love and prayers to all of you. Susan and Pete
December 27, 2018
I am so very sorry for your loss. Mr Peters was my bowling coach at Cardinal O'Hara and I remember those times fondly.
Years later, he taught my son at O'Hara and he too had nothing but good things to say about him.
Rest in peace, Mr Peters.
You were appreciated and respected and you will be remembered.
Phyllis Henderson
Class of 1972
JKH/JW
December 27, 2018
My sincerest condolences to the Peters Family for the loss of your loved one, John, and pray you find comfort in Psalms 91:2.
Connie G
December 27, 2018
Guten Nacht, Herr Peters. You were a teacher I never forgot. You also taught my daughter 30 years later & she has good memories of you, also. To the Peters family, please know that he has touched many lives for the better.
Rest in peace.
December 26, 2018
So sorry to read this. Mr. Peters was a wonderful teacher. Sending condolences to the family.
December 26, 2018
I have many happy memories of John as a colleague, friend, tennis partner and sports fan. What a great teacher, coach, and family man! His family and many friends are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jane Jones
December 24, 2018
John Feehery, so sorry for your family's loss.
December 24, 2018
For my dear friend, cherished colleague from those happy years at O'Hara, I never imagined I would be saying good-bye so soon. I will miss your sweet and funny emails, with so very many suggested books to read.
Love to your family, and little Alex.
PAX. Lucille Magnus Newton MA (teacher O'Hara 70s).
Carole Schreck
December 23, 2018
Herr Peters was one of my favorite teachers at O'Hara. All these many years later, I can still remember his smile, his sense of humor and his kindness. May the warm memories of his many students help to warm your hearts at this difficult time.
Carole (French) Schreck '78
December 23, 2018
Mr. John Peters was an institution at Cardinal O'Hara, even before I arrived in the fall of 1970. Never knew a student of his who had anything but affection and respect for him. A credit to the Big O. Sincere condolences and a promise of prayers to comfort you...
Carl Blankemeyer '74
December 23, 2018
Please accept my deep sympathy for your great loss. May almighty God provide peace and strength as you endure this very difficult time. Psalms 145: 18, 19
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