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2019
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Peter King Obituary
Peter was a veteran of the USMC serving active duty from 1954-1956 and then in the Reserves till 1959. He was a longtime employee of the Railroad Springfield Terminal retiring in 1999. After his retirement he enjoyed hunting, fishing, reading and traveling with his wife. Peter was an avid history buff and was employed by Historic Deerfield as a Docent.
He leaves his wife of 42 years Arlene J. (Klinker) King, sons John King and wife Margaret of Elizabeth City, NC, James King of Metairie, LA, and Richard King of Lynn, MA, a son Mark King predeceased him in 1981. He leaves 2 step-children Jennifer (Gould) Dekoschak and her husband Michael of Ashfield, MA and Kevin Gould and his partner Andrea Guild of Upton, MA. Peter is survived by his twin brother, Paul King and his wife Mary of Mount Solon, VA. He was predeceased by his other siblings, David King, Elizabeth Wells, Patricia Gallagher, Janet Sheldon, and Thomas King. Peter will be sadly missed by his 11 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren who he loved deeply and was very proud of.
Funeral Services will be held at Wrisley Funeral Home on Monday. Calling Hours will be from 9am-11am with a service following immediately after. Graveside services will be held in the spring. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the South County Ambulance, 88 Greenfield Road, South Deerfield, MA 01373.
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Noel Castiglia
December 28, 2024
Miss you Peter we had great times in Staples High school. Fun hunting and fishing.
Mary K. King
December 28, 2024
I'm remembering you today Cousin. There is a family gathering at Kings Bluff today, and how I wish I would see you there as in years past. Thinking of you with love, Peter.
Noel Castiglia
December 28, 2023
Hope the Fishing and Hunting is better up there My good buddy... I miss you. Noel
Mary K. King
January 18, 2020
Cousin Peter really was a family man. Not only did he know and share the King family history, he also lived his love of family. Peter and Arlene attended family events, whether holiday parties at Kings Bluff in Colrain, wakes and burials, or Memorial Day ceremonies at West Branch Cemetery. Peter could be counted on, he showed up. He also kept this cousin aware of his family's events, with notes, occasional phone calls and the annual Christmas card; I will treasure the card from 2019 as well as a few notes I saved from years past with tidbits of family historical information. I love you Peter, miss you.
Patricia Gallagher
January 16, 2020
Uncle Peter had a lively spirit and love for life. He was an outdoorsman and good man to his children, and including my son. In the 5th grade, Aiden was assigned a project on his ancestry. Hence began our dive into the King and Dues history as shared by our own family historian. Uncle Peter was a kind soul and will be sorely missed.
Lynn and Ferg Clydesdale
January 4, 2020
We will always think of Peter as having a huge smile on his face. He enjoyed telling jokes and seemed to always be upbeat. He made us happy just to see him. He will be sorely missed.
Noel Castiglia
January 3, 2020
Peter and Paul his twin brother and I attended Staples High School and UCONn togetrher. I lived across the street in Westport Connecticut. We hunted, fished, and we're always laughing at one escapade or another. Pete was a strong personality in school. He did it all from football to building his own boat at home. He was up to any challenges. I will miss him and loved him like his brother Paul. We pray Arlene and his family's grief is soon replaced by pleasant memories. Noel Castiglia ANNAPOLIS Maryland.
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