Peter Armand Winters

The world is a little less funny and a lot less interesting with the loss of Peter Armand Winters, who passed away at his home in Sacramento, CA on August 9, 2025. Peter was born on December 2, 1980, in New Bedford, MA and spent much of his early years growing up in East Freetown, MA.
At the young age of 24, Pete decided to pursue new opportunities and relocated to the West Coast landing in Sacramento and put down his roots. He grew the branches of his tree by establishing a broad reaching friend group in California. He was loved by many for his wicked Boston accent, down to earth attitude, and large supportive heart.
Pete found his footing and after 2009 spent most of his free time with the love of his life, Rachel (Fry), along with being a devoted dog dad to his beloved present and past pups, and creating memories with an expansive group of friends. Pete loved the raw energy of punk music and skateboarding, but also found peace and beauty at Lake Tahoe, along with the simple classic fun of a state fair, and bowling.
Peter was a bartender by trade, therapist by default, and had an affinity for sarcasm. Peter was well-known in downtown 'Sac' and worked at a broad spectrum of establishments including True Love Coffee House, Capitol Garage, Badlands, Mercantile, Press Club, Flame Club, Dive Bar, Tallac Lounge, and Round Corner. While working Peter took immense pride in collecting stories, trinkets, and friends.
Peter was kind-hearted, quick-witted, and fiercely independent. He enjoyed making people laugh and pushing both buttons and boundaries. While he could be challenging, those who took the time to talk with him found Pete to be a loyal and genuine soul.
Pete was heartbroken by the loss of his wife, Rachel, last year and we take comfort knowing they are together again. A vast emptiness now dwells in the hearts of his family-especially his parents, William and Germaine; his nine beloved siblings; and the many in-laws, cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews who loved him. Traces of him remain in the warmth of his friendships and the gentle companionship of his dogs, Elliott and Norman.
We will leave you with words from Peter, "A man is not measured by his success, but how he treats people, and I never stopped trying."
Please come share a story and celebrate Peter's life with his family on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at 4pm, George L. Klumpp's Chapel of Flowers, 2691 Riverside Blvd, Sacramento, 95818. A funeral mass will be held in Massachusetts at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Front Street Animal Shelter in recognition of Peter and Rachel's love for homeless furry friends. Donations can be made via their website : https://friendsoffrontstreet.networkforgood.com/projects/168966-city-of-sacramento-front-street-animal-shelter or mailed to: Front St Animal Shelter, 2127 Front St, Sacramento, CA 95818.