Peter McNamara

1953 - 2021

Peter McNamara
September 30, 1953 - October 6, 2021
Pinehurst, North Carolina - Peter Joseph McNamara, age 68, of Pinehurst, NC, passed away October 6, 2021, as a result of an aggressive cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family.
Peter is survived by his three children Katherine Sanders McNamara of Tampa, FL, Michael Joseph McNamara, of Raleigh, NC, and William Marsh McNamara of Raleigh, NC. All of whom Peter was remarkably proud of, as was apparent to anyone that knew him. The loving efforts of he and his former wife Marsha have raised three very special young adults.
In addition to this family, Peter is survived by his brother Brian and his wife, Lissy McNamara of North Hampton, NH, his sister Kathy and her husband, Mark Dunn of Duxbury, MA, as well as his aunt, Marilyn McNamara of Pembroke, MA. Peter was also adored by his many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Peter was born September 30, 1953, in Waltham, MA to Walter E. and Kathleen T. McNamara. He grew up as a superb multisport athlete and applied these talents as a member of both the golf and basketball teams while he attended Boston College. He began his professional career as a regional salesman for Ben Hogan Golf in Fort Worth, TX. which progressed into a career as a golf sales executive based in Raleigh, NC.
Peter's caring warmth and never-ending wit will be tremendously missed by the communities of Pinehurst, Raleigh, and by so many others far beyond.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Sandhills Optimist Youth Baseball, P.O. Box 2347, Southern Pines, NC 28373, or a charity of one's choice.
Katie, Michael, and William have created an interactive memorial website where information regarding services and celebrations of Peter's life. https://www.forevermissed.com/peter-mcnamara/. Please visit to share memories, stories, and photos about Peter on this site.