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Peter Zucks Obituary
He was born to the late Alphonse and Charlotte Zucks on December 1st, 1940 in White Plains, NY. He had one brother, Stephen M. Zucks who passed away in 2001.
He graduated from Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains, NY and attended Fairfield University in Fairfield, CT where he majored in chemistry and minored in mathematics and German. He lived in Hartford, CT and worked as a forensic chemist for the state of Connecticut. His most notable work was published in chemistry journals. He eventually moved to his family home in Niantic, CT where he retired and lived out his years doing the things he loved.
He was an avid sports and Yankees fan and a devout Catholic. He was an active member of Saint Agnes Church in Niantic, CT and a member of the Pine Grove Association in CT. Some of his other favorite pastimes included: growing hot peppers and cherry tomatoes, reading, golfing, walking, crabbing, clamming, dog races, tracking the stock market and watching basketball and baseball. He enjoyed a quiet life and was a brilliant, humble and generous man.
He is survived by his longtime, dear and closest friend John McKiernan; his sister-in-law and wife of the late Stephen M. Zucks, Joan K. Zucks; his nieces and nephew, Stephanie M. Ziegler (Jon) of PA, Kimberly A. Allan (Brian) of VA, Tiffany L. Rhodes (Nolan) of NH, Justin M. Zucks of PA and Courteney E. Zucks of VA, as well as 8 great nieces and nephews, friends and extended family.
We would like to thank New England Hospice for their exceptional care during Pete's last days.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations go to New England Hospice and the Alzheimer's Association.
A viewing will be held at 9am on Saturday, November 24th at Fulton-Theroux Funeral Service in New London, CT. A funeral mass will follow at 10am at Saint Agnes Church in Niantic, CT. Following the funeral mass, Pete will be laid to rest at Union Cemetery in Niantic, CT. All are welcome.
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Dave Gregorski
November 29, 2018
Years ago we shared quite a lot - working in the Health lab, playing on the same softball team, some golf and fishing. Then we drifted apart until my bumping into you at the Racebook at Mohegan Sun.
You were genuine, generous, steady, and always with a twinkle in your eye, poking fun. Somehow you touched my heart. I love you, Pete, and I'll miss you.
November 26, 2018
Pete,
We shared many a good time through the years.
The Legion in Niantic and Friday evening poker
games with the guys in Pine Grove.
Bless you my friend, Charlie Weeman
Karen Keeney
November 26, 2018
I remember Pete from his Hartford days - love and prayers to the family.
November 22, 2018
My deepest sympathies. May the "God of all comfort," help to ease the pain of your grief during this time.(1 Cor 1:3,4,,,
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