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Peter Trefny Obituary
Peter Martin Trefny, age 77, passed away on Sunday, July 18th 2021 of natural causes. He was born on March 23rd, 1944 in Greenwich, CT son of the late Ulric and Mary Trefny,. He was a 1961 graduate of St Mary's High School and attended the University of Connecticut before enrolling in the US Army. He served 4 years, stationed in Panama, before receiving an honorable discharge in 1969. He was united in holy matrimony to Adela Trefny in November 22nd, 1969. The union was blessed with 3 children. Adela preceded his death on October 18th, 2010.
More recently, he enjoyed spending his free time volunteering with the Holly Hill Tones singing and playing guitar at nursing homes. He also loved cooking and riding his scooter around town. He had a successful career, succeeding his father, as the sole proprietor of REAA as a well regarded real estate appraiser of properties in Greenwich, CT.
His life will be forever remembered and cherished in the lives of his children, Debra (Brian) Rosler, Kenneth (Robin) Trefny, Jennifer and his grandchildren Jeremy Rosler, Kira Rosler, Kayla Rosler, Kathyrn Trefny and a soon to be born Emory Bosman. He is also survived by his older brother John. Freidns may call and share thier stories of remembrance on Friday, July 23rd at Fred D. Knapp & Son Funeral Home 267 Greenwich Ave from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Followed by a burial and grave site ceremony Saturday at 9:30 a.m. St Mary's cemetery.
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James Purcell
July 23, 2021
Rest in peace my old friend
Rebecca Mowbray
July 22, 2021
Greenwich Town Hall will never be the same without Mr. Trefny. Sending blessings and prayers to his family who I heard so much about. Rest in Peace, Mr. T.
John Trefny
July 22, 2021
Although separated geographically for much of our lives, Peter and I visited whenever we could and even became closer in recent years through frequent phone calls and, during the pandemic, family Zooms. I will miss him but treasure the memories with love and gratitude.
Sharon Trefny
July 22, 2021
Always a gentleman, he welcomed me into the family. I will remember Peter with love and sorrow that he never moved to Colorado. He found a way into the hearts of the Livingston family.
Holding my nieces and nephew in my heart to comfort you in this profound and sudden loss. We are with you in spirit.
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Lynda Norman
July 22, 2021
Dear Trefny Family,
My sincere sympathies to all, I'm so sad to read of his passing. Peter and I worked together at Union Trust Company many years ago.
Rest in Peace my friend.
Joel Adelman
July 22, 2021
M, y most sincere condolences to all of Peter's family. I reminisce back to Ulric, ways with a cigar, to Peter, always ready and helpful professionally. The "field" narrows but Peter will be missed professionally and personally.
Greenwich Town Clerks Office
July 21, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family in this difficult time
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