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AURELIUS < Mr. E. Peter Randall, of Aurelius, died Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009, in University Hospital, after a short illness. Born Aug. 11, 1937, he was the son of Carl C. and Alice Myers Randall, and the stepson of Sarah Hynes Randall, who predeceased him, along with siblings Robert J., Marian R. Rogers and Carlene R. Cole and Katherine Pierce. He is survived by a brother, William (Carol), of Owego; and brother-in-law, William Pierce, of Florida; one very special nephew, Gary Cole, of Geneva; and numerous nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews, and great-grandnieces and nephews. He was a graduate of Holy Family High School, class of 1955, and attended LeMoyne College. In 1959 he graduated from Alexian Brother School of Nursing, of Chicago, Ill., and in 1966 from L&M Hospitals, School of Nurse Anesthesia, New London, Conn. He was a certified registered nurse anesthetist for more than 30 years and a registered nurse for more than 50 years. He served in the Army Nurse Corps for two years including a tour of duty at the 91st Evacuation Hospital, Republic of Vietnam. During retirement he was a volunteer caregiver for the Hospice of the Finger Lakes, a citizen-advocate for the Cayuga County Men"s and Women"s Health Coalition and an American Red Cross blood drive volunteer. A member of Sacred Heart Church, he was a Eucharistic minister and lector, office volunteer and former member of the parish council. He was a member of the original group and later board of directors of Matthew House during its initial planning. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, March 1, at Farrell"s Funeral Service Inc., 84 South St., Auburn. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 2, in Sacred Heart Church, with the Rev. Michael Conboy as celebrant. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Fleming. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Peter"s memory may be made to Sacred Heart Church, 90 Melrose Road, Auburn, NY 13021. To send a message to the family, sign our guest book at www.auburnpub.com and click on obituaries.

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Published by The Seattle Times from Feb. 27 to Mar. 1, 2009.

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George Levesque

February 21, 2023

It is hard to believe that Peter has been gone since 2009.
We still think about him almost every day.

Cliff Ellis

March 2, 2009

I first met Peter in 1964, when he began his anesthesia training. I had just graduated and Peter and his classmates were some of my first students. When Peter left New London to work in Nashua, I drove the hugh truck with all his furniture. During all these years we never lost touch, keeping touch by phone weekly. I will miss him dearly and over my sincere condolences to his family.

Mary Jane (Quinn) Parrow

March 2, 2009

As a member of the Holy Family class of 1955, I have many wonderful memories of Peter. It is not a surprise that his kind and gentle heart would touch so many people during his life of unselfish service to those in need of a helping hand.

Nance Rifanburg

March 2, 2009

I volunteered with Pete on the Healthy Living Partnership. He was always willling to volunteer. I loved his sense of humor, we had a great time together. I will miss him.

Martha Wood Marsden

March 2, 2009

Peter will be sorely missed by many. He always put himself last and was first to be there when a helping hand was needed. God Bless his family and be sure that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Allyson Botindari

March 2, 2009

We were shocked and saddened to hear of Pete's passing. He was a kind, gentle soul.

My husband would plow his driveway in the winter and take care of his lawn in the summer and was happy to do it. Pete would call over and need a hand from Chris and he would go over without reservation. Pete was a wonderful neighbor. We were happy to do whatever he needed us to do. After all he helped so many.

My daughter Kenedie (7yrs) was sad to hear about Pete, she loved his dog (Bula) whom also was laid to rest a couple weeks ago. She said to me, "At least Pete is with Bula now, that should make him happy."

He is a soul that will not be easily forgotten but remembered for all that he did through his years. Pete was a wonderful, kind hearted man and we will miss seeing his huge smile everyday.

Allyson, Chris, Kenedie and Carter

Thomas Casper

March 1, 2009

Dear Family;
I was a High School Classmate of Peter and lived just around the corner on Lansing St., so we frequently walked together to school. He and I were both Registerd Nurses pioneering the profession for males. He also served in Vietnam in the same field hospital with my cousin
Dave Casper who also was an RN. We will be thinking of you at our next reunion.

Kenneth Wood

March 1, 2009

Peter was a kind and gentle person always ready to help those in need.

Kenneth Wood

March 1, 2009

Condolences on Peter's passing. He was a kind and giving soul who will be deeply missed.

James Wood

March 1, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

Tony & Beverly Tabone

March 1, 2009

Dear Family And Friends Of Peter Sorry To Hear of Peters Passing May He walk Along Side Of God To Heaven. He Was A Pleasant Man And Neighbor.

Ellen Schaffer

February 28, 2009

Dear Family and Friends of Peter, We were so sorry to learn of Peter's death. We had seen him recently and knew he was very ill. I worked with Peter for many years at Hospice of the Finger Lakes. Peter was a wonderful volunteer caregiver for many Hospice clients and their families. He gave so much of himself to so many people and agencies. He will be greatly missed. Peter was a very kind, gentle person - a friend that we cherished. George and Ellen Schaffer.

George & Monique Levesque

February 28, 2009

Peter has been our friend for over forty years and while seperated by miles have never failed to keep in touch weekly by phone. He will be missed greatly and are blessed to have had him in our lives.

margie mazzeo

February 27, 2009

Pete'rs step-mother Sarah was my godmother and my mom's dearest friend. He took such good care of her in her later years and made those years happy for her.
Hospice and especially Peter made things much easier for me when he kept my husband company so I could go to work part time for a few weeks. I always felt secure knowing that he was well cared for by someone I knew and trusted.
A great man with a very big heart, who will be missed and never forgotten

Tom Milhausen

February 27, 2009

I am classmate of Peter's at Holy Family High. I am sorry to hear of Peter's death. Please accept my sympathy.

Carol Cambareri

February 27, 2009

I was so saddened to read of Peter's death. I worked with him at the Men's Health nights and knew him to be a caring and compassionate nurse, who selflessly volunteered his services to his community. His death will leave a void in Auburn, and in all of our lives. I will miss him and my most sincere sympathy to his family.

Donna Leonard

February 27, 2009

We meet Mr. Randall when he came to visit our father, he was wonderful company for him in his last weeks before he meet the Lord, we will never forget the comfort he gave him and our family, our family would like to send our deepest sympathy, our prayers and thoughts are with you. God Bless, The Bill Hosford famliy. Al and Donna Leonard, N.C.
Joe and Brenda LoMascolo Troop, N.Y.
William and Dorothy Hosford, Auburn, N.Y.
Jim and Melissa Aditt,Scipio Center, N.Y.

Matthew House

February 27, 2009

Dear Family,

We are so saddened by Peter's passing. Our sincere condolences to you. He was a dear, dear man. To know him, was to love him.
Warm Regards,
Wendy Young

Vera Patrick Demarzio

February 27, 2009

I've known Pete since he was 6. I hadn't seen him for 47 years until Aug 2000 when he attended my sister's viewing. He greeted me with such enthusiasm, I felt those years slip away as if we'd seen each other just recently. We reminicsed and had a delightful conversation. Over the past years since, I would inquire about him from my niece, Mary Pat. I enjoyed her stories about Pete's great sense of humor. He will be sorely missed.

Allyson Botindari

February 27, 2009

In Time of Sorrow...
May you see God's light on the path ahead
When the road you walk is dark.
May you always hear,
Even in your hour of sorrow,
The gentle singing of the lark.
When times are hard may hardness
Never turn your heart to stone,
May you always remember
when the shadows fall—
You do not walk alone.

Richard Boedicker

February 27, 2009

I remember Pete when he was a paper boy at The Citizen back in the 50's
Sorry to hear of his passing.

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