Peter P. Keithan

1930 - 2012

Peter P. Keithan, devoted husband of Jean (Sjovall) Keithan for 62 years, died on July 8 at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was born on Oct. 16, 1930 to the late George and Rose (Englehardt) Keithan. He grew up in the Wallingford/Durham area and was employed by Allegheny Industries until 1986. Thereafter, he operated his own business, Pete's Cleaning Service, until retirement. He was active in the Democratic town committees in Cromwell and served on various town commissions. He was a member of the Washington Lodge No. 81 AF & AM and was a 32nd degree Mason, member of the York Rite, and Scottish Rite.
Survivors include his wife Jean, three sons, James (Linda), of Litchfield, David (Ada), of Manchester, John (Anne), of Cromwell, three daughters, Patricia, of Nashua, N.H., Kristine, of Clinton and Lisa, of Cromwell; eight grandchildren, Jessica, Rachel, Gabrielle, Alexander, Stephany, Sarah, Benjamin and Margaret, one great-grandson Elias; one brother, John (Kitty), of North Carolina; four sisters, Edith Lastrina, of Florida, Emily Newsom, of Portland, Eleanor Gregory, of Killingworth, Margaret Dickinson, of Haddam and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by five brothers, George, Howard, Alfred, twin Paul and Thomas, and also two sisters, Kathleen and Henriette.
Friends may call on Sunday, July 15 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church, 50 Court St., Cromwell. Funeral services will be held at the church Monday, July 16 at 11 a.m. Burial to follow in Cromwell Hillside Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish to may make memorial donations to Bethany Lutheran Church, 50 Court St., Cromwell 06416, or to any Masonic Charity, or to any other charity of the donors choice.
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