Peter Canale Obituary
Peter was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Rosemarie, with whom he shared 57 years of marriage. He was a loving father to his daughters Renee, wife of Robert Persandi, and Michelle, wife of Chris DiFabio, and a proud grandfather to his five grandchildren: Alyssa, Adam, Jason, Logan, and Lucas.
A loyal friend with great sense of humor, Peter was known for being genuine and authentic, very patient, and able to fix just about anything-a true jack of all trades. A natural-born teacher, he loved sharing his knowledge, earning him the affectionate nickname "the Professor" from his coworkers. He loved cars and music, especially Frank Sinatra and Céline Dion, and found joy in helping others.
Above all, Peter cherished being surrounded by family and friends and deeply loved his two dogs, Toto and Max, who meant the world to him.
Peter will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Peter's name to St Jude Children's Hospital or your local animal shelter.
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