Peter J. Brothers

On Monday, October 17, 2016, dad peacefully slipped away into the arms of our Heavenly Father. Peter, the patriarch of our family will be deeply missed by his loving family and devoted friends. He will be remembered as a true, Irish gentleman who achieved the American dream. He is survived by his 4 children and their families. Kieran Brothers of Sacramento, CA, Kelly Brothers, his wife Augusta, of Carmichael, CA, daughter, Marie Ospeck and her husband, Matthew, of Danville, CA, and daughter, Margaret Jones and husband, Ted, of Carmichael, CA. Pete was a loving and proud grandpa to his 13 grandchildren: Brian, Brendan, Jack, and Kate Jones, Liam, Lauren, Ronan, and Bryn Brothers, and Erin, Natalie, Ellie, Charlie, and Joey Ospeck. These kids brought him joy and love on a daily basis. Pete was born and raised in New Ross, County Wexford, Ireland on March 23, 1930 to the late Thomas and Elizabeth Brothers. He was the last surviving sibling of 9 children (Jim, Beatty, Jack, Toddy, Michael, Patrick, Pete, Margaret, and John). While working in Dublin in 1957, Pete's Irish charm paid off when he "swooped in" and convinced a beautiful young nurse, Mary Kelly, to follow him to America. They eventually married on July 15, 1961. Their 4 children were born soon afterwards in San Francisco, where they lived, but a job transfer moved the family to Sacramento where they happily resided for decades. Pete worked for Cal-Western Life Insurance Company, volunteered at his children's schools and, in his later years, became the "Mayor of McKinley Park," enjoying talking to neighbors as he walked his dog. Friends are invited to attend a Vigil Service at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church on Thursday evening, October 20 at 7pm and a Mass of Christian Burial to be offered for the repose of his soul at Sacred Heart Church on Friday, October 21 at 1pm. Burial will be private. Remembrances may be made in his memory to either the Catholic HIV/AIDS ministry (Fr. John Healy 832 41st Street, Sacramento, CA 95819) or to the Sisters of Mercy of Auburn (535 Sacramento Street, Auburn, CA 95603). Arrangements by W.F. Gormley and Sons.