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Peter Elkan Obituary
Raleigh
Peter John Elkan of Raleigh, North Carolina died unexpectedly on February 24, 2015.
Peter was born on the 23rd of October 1971 in Syracuse, NY. He grew up in Cooperstown, NY, and graduated from Cooperstown High School in 1989. Peter attended Union College in Schenectady, NY, majored in civil engineering and graduated in 1993. Peter earned graduate degrees in coastal engineering from the University of California, Berkeley and in environmental policy and management from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
Peter has lived in the Raleigh area since 1997. He is greatly valued by all who knew him in his various roles, including as a neighbor in Five Points, a coastal engineer, a beloved father to his daughter Sabrina, and a dear friend and family member.
Peter was an athlete and loved nature. He enjoyed photography, playing soccer, and hiking and biking in the Blue Ridge Mountains. He liked to help others, and had engaged in various charitable and volunteer activities over the years, including coaching youth sports and tutoring children. He was an amazing father and a terrific uncle.
Peter had a warm and beautiful smile and a keen sense of humor. He was smart and sensitive and sincere. Peter had a way about him that often made people care for him upon meeting him and quickly endeared him to those who got to know him. He will be deeply, deeply missed by his family and his many friends who loved him.
Peter was predeceased by his mother, Susan King-Elkan of Cooperstown. He is survived by his daughter, Sabrina Elkan, of Raleigh, NC; his father Paul Sr. of Cooperstown; his sister Natalie, of Durham, NC; his brother Alexander and wife Danielle, and their sons, Maxwell and Miles of Greensboro, NC; and his brother Paul Jr. of Cooperstown.
Peter's family is planning to hold memorial services to honor Peter and celebrate his life. Services will be held both in Raleigh, NC and in Cooperstown, NY at later dates. Notice will be provided well in advance of both services, and information regarding memorial contributions will also be conveyed at that time. Those wishing to receive direct notice of the services may email contact information to Peter's brother Alex at [email protected]
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for Peter Elkan
Charles Bachmann
March 31, 2015
Peter was liked and appreciated by all of his Hudson Street neighbors. We're shocked and saddened that he is gone, and send love and condolences to his family.
Matt Jones
March 20, 2015
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Peter. My condolences to the Elkan family. He will be missed.
Sydney Miller
March 16, 2015
Farewell, Peter. I will miss meeting you for lunch and comparing notes about our daughters.
Leila Goodwin
March 16, 2015
I'm so sorry to hear of Peter's passing. May memories of much love and laughter provide some comfort to you during this difficult time.
Chudi Ene
March 9, 2015
Our Deepest Sympathy, thoughts and prayers to the Elkan Family at this difficult time. May his soul rest in peace
Paul A. Clark
March 6, 2015
Paul and family
My deepest sympathy....
Jennifer Cernik-Celebucki
March 5, 2015
Our deepest sympathy to all the Elkan family. Prayers going out to you all from the Cernik Family.
March 5, 2015
Paul,Alex,Natalie,and family,
Sorry to hear of Peter's passing
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time
Laurie Caimano
MaryAnn King-Caimano
Voorheesville, NY
March 4, 2015
Paul ... my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I'm so sorry!
Rich Edstrom
March 4, 2015
My thoughts and prayers to all of Peter's family and friends during this difficult time. Peace.
Megan Burns
March 4, 2015
I am so shocked and saddened by the death of my former coworker Peter. I worked with him for over four years at M&N and he was a funny, sweet guy who always had a smile for me. He will be dearly missed.
Susan Fish
March 4, 2015
My prayers and heartfelt sympathy go out to everyone for their loss of a young soul. Many hugs to you Danielle.Love Aunt Susie
Judith coburn
March 4, 2015
So sad, I knew and respected his mother sue and her work with special needs kiddos. Judith coburn cooperstown ny
March 4, 2015
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Patti S chultz
judy snyder
March 4, 2015
Paul, so sorry. Judy Snyder
Joanne Poulson
March 4, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Peter and sending my heartfelt condolences to the Elkan family.
Kristen Brown
March 3, 2015
I met Peter in Asheville last year while I visited Prama for 10 days. He and I had many long conversations and his was such a kind, open, intentional soul who always offered a genuine and warm smile daily. He truly was a special individual in a world full of people who often don't take the time to try to 'feel' and make their lives better for themselves and those around them. It's rare to be in the presence of someone as genuine and caring as Peter was; something I sensed in just this short time I knew him. I sobbed at hearing of his passing. There aren't many people who could evoke that kind of a sense of loss after knowing them for such a brief time. When he spoke of his daughter his eyes were bright and proud. I'm so sorry for the grief of those who love him, as I imagine there are so many. Sending my thoughts and peace to Peter, his beautiful daughter and to everyone who loves him and who will always miss him. Such a loss. You are important, impactful, special, and will be remembered, Peter Elkan.
Karen Wood-Hocker
March 3, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Peter was an amazing human being and will be missed deeply! We are lucky to have known him.
Steve & Arleen clark
March 3, 2015
Our condolences to the Elkan family. our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Tina collar-olivera
March 3, 2015
My deepest sympathy to Paul's family
Wendy & Terry Onyan
March 3, 2015
Thoughts and prayers to all Peter's family & friends.
Paul Cunningham
March 3, 2015
I have wonderful memories of Peter. It is with great sadness that I offer my condolences.
Jim Wolff
March 3, 2015
Paul, our prayers are with you and your entire family. The Wolff Family
Colleen Canyon
March 3, 2015
Most sincere condolences to the Elkan family from the Dean family, Cooperstown, NY.
Sue Sisson
March 3, 2015
My prayers to the Elkan family. Sorry for your loss...it is truly a sad day.
Michael Welch
March 3, 2015
Our deepest sympathy to Paul and your family the Michael Welch Family.
Danielia Mateja
March 3, 2015
Praying for you all.
Casey Kurz
March 3, 2015
Condolences to the Elkan family. Pete was a good friend and mentor during our college years together. We had been in touch recently and had discussed hopefully getting together soon. Will miss him alot.
Don Decker
March 3, 2015
Peter was a special person and we are all better off for having known him. We will continue to pray for him and for the family.
Lalena Haro
March 3, 2015
Such sad news. My prayers are with the family.
Randy Smith
March 3, 2015
A super great and fun guy, always with a positive attitude. He is sorely missed, but finally at peace. Love you forever brother.
Molly Miosek
March 3, 2015
A very special friend who was always there for me! I will never forget you, or the fun we had. Watch over us, and rest in peace, until we meet again.
Sean Streek
March 3, 2015
Paul Sr., Paul jr, Alex, and Nat. I do not know what to say to you guys other than, to me, you have always been family. Love you all and thinking about you guys daily. heartfelt prayers
Char Zola
March 3, 2015
My love and condolences to the Elkan family on the lose of a wonderful man. Peter has and always will have a special place in my heart.
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