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Jeff Peffer Obituary

PEFFER, JEFF age 59, of Womantam Lane, Cumberland, died unexpectedly on Sunday, September 21, 2014, while visiting friends in Pennsylvania. He was the husband of Susan (Harvey) Peffer. Born in Providence, a son of the late John A. and Dorothy A. (Grundy) Peffer, he lived in Cumberland for 31 years. He was a 1973 graduate of Pilgrim High School in Warwick, and a 1978 graduate of Penn State University. He was employed at the Providence Journal since 1978, and was currently serving as Director of Distribution. Jeff was a great husband, father, friend, and coach. He was an avid golfer, and a devoted fan of Penn State Football, the Red Sox, Patriots, and Bruins. Besides his wife, he is survived by a son, Andrew Peffer, and a daughter, Kristen Peffer, both of Cumberland. He was the nephew of the late Elizabeth Huntemann. His funeral will be held on Saturday, September 27, at 1 p.m. from the Barrett and Cotter Funeral Home, 1328 Warwick Avenue, Spring Green, Warwick, with a Requiem Eucharist at 2 p.m. in St. Mark Episcopal Church, 111 West Shore Road, Warwick. Visiting hours will be on Friday from 4-7 p.m. Burial will be private. www.barrettandcotter.com

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Published by The Providence Journal from Sep. 24 to Sep. 25, 2014.

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Ed,Jeanne & Alexis Bogdanovich

October 13, 2014

Sue,Krissy and family. We were so saddened to hear of your loss. We have great softball memories. Krissy's Florida trip and the ensuing pool volleyball are thoughts we won't soon forget. Jeff was so fun to be around. We hope everyone is doing well in this difficult time. Take care.

Kevin McCarthy

October 2, 2014

I knew Jeff from The Providence Journal when he first started working there. Jeff played softball with us. He always had a big smile. He was easy to get along with. Rest in peace Jeff and peace to your family.

October 1, 2014

Sue,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Bonnie Large

September 30, 2014

Sue: I am very sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family.

Ray Neirinckx

Karen & Mike Curtis

September 26, 2014

Sue,Andrew and Kris,

We are saddened to hear the tragic news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your extended close friends and family. During this sad time, please remember that we all part, only to meet again.

Nancy Richard

September 26, 2014

Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. Jeff was a kind and giving person I that I had the pleasure of working with throughout our years at the Providence Journal. He had a great smile and was always there to help if needed. Another wonderful person taken from us much too soon. Rest in peace Jeff.

Sue Peffer

September 26, 2014

Jeff we miss you! My heart has a huge break in it right now. A week ago today we spent 5 hours driving together and we planned our retirement. This wasn't supposed to happen yet. You better be in heaven watching down on us while squeezing in a few rounds of golf. We love you hon.

September 26, 2014

Dear Sue, Richard and I are so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. You and the children will we remain in our thoughts and prayers. Peace, Karen & Richard Matte

September 25, 2014

Sue and family I am so sorry for your loss you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Leah Fiyod

Peter Bloomquist

September 25, 2014

Jeff and I go back to Little League together. What a great competitor. Struck me out at the end of an important game. I never quite got over it. RIP Jeff, God bless you and your family.

Barbara & Rick Hardy

September 25, 2014

Dear Sue, Andrew & Kristen, Rick and I are deeply sorry for your loss. Rick was telling the story of the cruise Jeff's parents took him on. Lots of memories. Our thought and prayers are with you for this difficult time. We will keep Jeff in our prayers.

September 25, 2014

Sue may memories sustain you at this difficult time. Our condolences to you and your family. Maria Vessella ( Tilda's sister)

Tracie Mediavilla

September 25, 2014

To Jeff's family, Jeff was one of most genuine people I ever had the pleasure to meet. Always had a smile. Please know that Jeff will be missed by many.

Patrick Kiger

September 24, 2014

I'm so sorry to hear of Jeff's passing. It's been many years since I last saw him, but I remember him from our fraternity days as a friendly, warm-hearted guy with a curly mane and a mischievous smile, who seemed to be good at every game from softball to bowling, and who always lifted everyone's spirits. I'm glad I had a chance to know him back then.

sue vecchio

September 24, 2014

Dear Sue,Andrew,and Krissy our thought and prayers are with you at this difficult time.So very sorry for your loss of your beloved husband and father. The Vecchio Family.

Michael Carroll

September 24, 2014

Jeff was my first boss at the Providence Journal, a kind man who always cared about the people he worked with. He was an inspration to me as I grew professionally...I find that my management style is a direct reflection of the manner that Jeff managed me and so many of my fellow Circulation Department employees. He will be missed. Condolences to the Peffer family at this most difficult time.

September 24, 2014

Sue, Andrew & Krissy,
Thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time.
Jeff was such a great person who will be missed by all.
Diane Frechette

September 24, 2014

Dear Sue, Andrew and Krissy; We are so very sorry for the loss of such a wonderful husband and father. Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Love, The Zaidel Family

Matt Dery

September 24, 2014

Jeff was one of the nicest, most genuine people I ever had the pleasure to interact with in all of my years in the newspaper business. My deepest condolences to Jeff's family on the loss of one of the greatest, gone too soon.

Chuck Mathis

September 24, 2014

Jeff was an incredible guy! Enjoyed many rounds of golf with him...especially a trip to Myrtle Beach! He was always interested in what was going on in other's lives. I'll miss him very much. Condolences to his family

September 24, 2014

Sue I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear husband. Jeff was a wonderful person never to be forgotten. May the love of family and friends carry you through. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Tilda

Ellen McGarry

September 24, 2014

Words cannot express hope deeply sorry I am for your loss. Please find comfort in how many lives Jeff touched

Jeanie DiBiase

September 24, 2014

Jeff, you were "one in a million" Our deepest condolences, prayers and love to you Sue, Kris and Andrew. May all your wonderful memories of an amazing man bring you confort and peace. We love you! Jeanie, Mike and Beanie DiBiase

Glenn Lampinski

September 24, 2014

We have lost the best of the best. Heartfelt condolences to Jeff's family and to all on his endless list of friends.

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