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Peter Doherty Obituary
Pete married the love of his life Kathleen on May 20, 1995. They have lived in Rohnert Park the entire time. They loved to travel together having gone to Alaska and Hawaii but perhaps their most memorable adventures were when they went to Ireland.
Pete worked for Anchor Steam, Sierra Nevada, and Lagunitas. When he worked at Anchor Steam he was required to attend every Giants home game. It was fun at first but became tedious as going to every game was no longer fun but work. Pete enjoyed watching sports and gardening.
Pete was preceded in death by two of his best friends, Mark Weatherby (44 years old) and Dave Seghesio (55), as well as his favorite Labrador-Lucy. Pete used to claim he was doomed to go at 66, but if only that was true for we would have enjoyed his company a bit longer. Pete passed away on November 15, 2024, after a battle with cancer. Pete was only 61 years old. Cancer was a bitch to Pete, but it was the chemo that devastated him.
Pete is survived by his loving wife Kathleen of nearly 30 years, his brothers Larry (Colleen), Bob (Connie) and Jim (Robin). He was a special uncle to seven nephews and two nieces.
Pete will be remembered by Kathleen and his family as being caring, loving, and a wonderful person. He was an inspiration to us all, as he could always get everyone to laugh. Rest in peace Pete. You are truly missed.
A memorial service is going to be held on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 1pm, at the Seghesio Family Vineyards (700 Grove Street, Healdsburg). No children please.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Saint Jude's Children's Hospital on behalf of Pete at: https://www.stjude.org/donate/
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Joe Whitney
December 4, 2024
When I joined Sierra Nevada in 2006, Pete was the entire National Account team. He was a bright, charismatic leader who everyone looked up to. More importantly, he was a person everyone really liked to be around due to his easy-going personality and constant grin. He was a special talent and person and Sierra Nevada would not be what it is today without all he did to put it on the beer map.
Lydia Martinez
December 2, 2024
Pete will be missed by our entire neighborhood. We've been here for decades . He knew my kids then grandkids. Here he is pictured doing his daily routine with Lucy and taking care of business on the phone. Our prayers to Kathleen, Kevin and his family and friends. Great guy wonderful soul.
RIP Pete
Lydia, Ray, Raymond, Danielle, all the kids .
Hug my Stacey for me see you again our friend
Bob and Connie Doherty
December 2, 2024
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Bob and Connie Doherty
December 1, 2024
Connie Doherty
December 1, 2024
Remembering the great times.
DIANNA bARTLETT
November 30, 2024
Dianna Bartlett
Peter and Lucy were such a pleasure for me . Such a caring and loving man.
i'm really going to miss him.
Douglas Mills
November 30, 2024
Just a favorite guy, and a great member of my team at SNBC. He could always get me laughing or talking about baseball. I really thought I would see him again.
Elizabeth Mullender
November 28, 2024
Peter John and Kathleen have been an integral part of my life during the past 29 years and will always be essential to my heart. The past 2 1/2 years for Peter were brutal, but he remained incredibly calm and stoic to the very end. He has taught me many things. By his consistent demeanor he shared the blessing of how to achieve happiness through authenticity. He was such a genuine and delightful human being! I promised him that I would always look after and protect Kathleen, the love of his life and my bestie forever. Here's lookin' at ya little bro! Say hello to Lucy and give her a kiss on the nose.
OX, Lizbeth
Charlotte Hammond
November 27, 2024
I will always remember his smile and laugh. He really had a great laugh. We went to some Giant´s games with him and Kathleen. It was always a great time with both of them. I´m going to miss you. Rest in peace. XO
Mike Barsi
November 27, 2024
I send my deepest condolences to my dear friend Kathleen and to all of Pete's family. Pete was a great guy who always had positive things to say to everyone. He fought his battle with cancer with courage to the very end. As it says in scripture, Pete has in deed fought the good fight, he kept the faith and he finished the race. The world is a lesser place without Pete but heaven gained a good soul.
Suzanne Connolly
November 26, 2024
Larry Doherty
November 24, 2024
Pete doing what he didn´t like to do, fishing in the cold with his bros.
Lauren Goldstein
November 23, 2024
Pete & I were the Neighboor Hood Fan Club of the Warriors We loved talking about their plays We had a special bond with each other regarding life Pete was always around to talk with that special smile & Lucy I'll miss you Pete
May your Memory Be A Blessing,
Lauren
Matt Elliott
November 20, 2024
Larry Doherty
November 19, 2024
One of my favorite photos of you two, back in 2021 in Kauai.
Mark orloff
November 19, 2024
There are so many great memories being around Pete throughout the 30 years of our friendship. One particular memory is when Pete and I got off work we would drive to Earnies Tin bar and have a few beers and talk about the day. I will miss my buddy everyday. Love you Pete.
Vincenzo Dambrose
November 19, 2024
I worked with Pietro at Sierra Nevada, however in a different region, so our face to face interactions were relegated to either National Sales meetings or California chain business meetings. I can´t ever recall a time where Pietro wasn´t sporting his signature big grin or a hearty laugh. He epitomized the word positivity, and would tirelessly seek opportunities for successful results. He used his numerous business contacts to create new business opportunities for not only his region, but mine as well. In addition to our Italian heritage, we both shared a love of Labradors, and it always made me feel at home when I was in NorCal jumping in his car with all of the dog hair on the front passenger seat. I raise my glass of Mt. Gay and diet, and toast you and your vodka Gatorade to the memories and laughs we shared pal!
Mark Orloff
November 19, 2024
Amy Gutierrez
November 19, 2024
I met Pete when he was my Sierra Nevada rep, then with Lagunitas. My FAVORITE rep ever and I had hundreds over the years. Just had lunch with him last year, sorry to know that will be the last one, just broken Rest in peace my friend. Much love to the family and friends during this difficult time. Amy & Marc Gutierrez
Bill Lewis
November 19, 2024
I remember when me and Pete would be out at Candlestick for so many of those games. Long nights but we always seemed to have a laugh. Pete was such an amazing friend through all the years. Life always kept us in touch and I will always cherish our friendship. Pete was like a brother to me and I will miss the conversations we had.
Always remembered, never forgotten.
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