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Peter Larish Obituary
Peter A. Larish, passed away on September 8, 2011 at Heartland Hospice in Allentown, PA. Born on June 3, 1949, to the parents of Edward and Joyce Larish (deceased) of Brooklyn, NY. Peter attended the Phildelphia School of Art and Graphic Design. He enjoyed the performing arts and acting in plays. Survivors: William, husband to Joanne Larish. Services: Private. No Calling hours. Contributions: Temple Beth-El, Allentown, PA.
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for Peter Larish
September 13, 2018
Peter, we sure had some fun times at the restaurant. Was just thinking about you today. You were one of a kind and you will be missed. Peace
Tim Jones
Steve Arkin
September 28, 2011
I've known Peter since he was 10 years old. With Boy Scout first aid training, Peter and I were first responders to an accident. We watched Ruby shoot Oswald on TV and he awoke one morning almost frozen when we were on an overnight hike with US Marines as part of a Deep Freeze overnight hike, which we laughed about decades later. I remember when his mom enrolled him in a drawing correspondence course. He was my best friend for all of our teenage years until his family moved to Allentown. I reconnected with Peter more than 15 months ago. We had many great conversations and memories to share. I'll never forgot you.
Bobbi Brandstatter
September 16, 2011
Pete was a great performer and I have missed working with him. RIP
Nancy Gottwald
September 15, 2011
Peter had been active in community theater, and helped run one of the first murder mystery theater groups in the Lehigh Valley as a director and actor in The Murder Repertoire Company. He sold advertising for a variety of radio stations and newspapers. He also performed celebrity look-alike kids characters for birthday parties. He was currently employed by Weis at Westgate in the deli department since 2008 . But of all the jobs that he had , to one he loved the most and had the most impact were his comedy stripping gorilla singing telegram shows which he had done for nearly 15 years through Sam Losagio Entertainment Agency and Noodles the Clown All Purpose Entertainment Agency. Peter loved making people laugh.
Entertainer and actor friends are having a memorial wake for Peter on Monday September 19 from 6:00pm-9:00pm in Bethlehem. Clips of his movie parts , photos, and crazy wacky stories of his adventures will be shared along with refreshments. Please call Nancy for information and details 610-554-8717.
September 14, 2011
Pistol Pete, From the first time we met you adopted this name. I guess it's because of your quick wit and knowledge. You were a good friend and will be missed. My prayers are with you forever.
Joe Nederostek Coplay, PA
Karoyle Schular-Smith
September 13, 2011
Peter, I am sad to read about your passing. Even though it has been a very long time since I spoke with you, I will never forget your smile, that special twinkle in your eyes and your awesome sense of humor, and the fun times in Mr. M's class. You will be missed dearly. My regards to your family.
deborah dutko
September 12, 2011
Peter, I am going to miss you very much.I always enjoyed talking to you and your little quips.You made the work place more enjoyable when you were around. I.m going to miss that. affectionately,deb dutko
THERESA O'DONNELL
September 10, 2011
HELLO DOLL,BOY HOW I AM GOING TO MISS THAT GREETING AND BOY HOW I WILL MISS U. I NEVER THOUGHT THAT U WOULD GROW ON ME LIKE U DID, WHAT I WILL MISS MOST IS YOUR SILLY STORIES THAT I JUST COULD NOT WAIT TO HEAR PETER I LOVE YOU AND THAT DELI JUST WONT BE THE SAME WITHOUT YOUR QUIRKY LITTLE SELF BEING THERE YOU GOOFBALL I WILL MISS EVERYTHING ABOUT YOU I LOVE YOU. YOUR FRIEND ALWAYS AND PARTNER IN CRIME IN THAT DELI XOXOX THERESA O'DONNELL CO WORKER AND FRIEND AT WEIS MARKETS LOVE ALWAYS MY FRIEND.
helen ryan
September 10, 2011
I will miss you peter.your smile,funny stories,one line humorous comments, and wit.Also your greetings in the mornings of Hello doll and darling.You always put a smile on my face and made me laugh. Thank you. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Your co worker/loving friend. Helen Ryan
Frank Stewart
September 10, 2011
I appeared with Peter in HELLO DOLLY at the Guthsville Playhouse in the summer of 1972. I remember a talented, dedicated, energetic performer who always delivered a great performance. RIP Peter.
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