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Peter Gay Obituary
Their sheer numbers — six boys and one girl — made the Gay family hard to ignore as they grew up in the industrial city of Taunton, Mass. Their father, a longtime state representative, would march them into his law office on the occasional Saturday for dusting and polishing duties, which he watched over with a stern but twinkling eye.
While most of the children stayed in the area when they grew up, the second oldest, Peter, moved north of Boston to become a plant manager for Raytheon. But he stayed close to his family, spending summers with them on Cape Cod. And he never forgot the attention to spit and polish, in his work or play. "It doesn't shine itself," he'd reply when people admired the condition of his vintage car.
Mr. Gay, who would have turned 55 this month, was commuting to California, where he'd been asked to increase production at a Raytheon plant producing a new military radar system. The plant had been producing five systems a day and the goal was nine; when Mr. Gay boarded Flight 11 for his weekly commute on Sept. 11, production was up to 14.
Profile published in THE NEW YORK TIMES on December 30, 2001.
Peter A. Gay, vice president of operations at Raytheon
By Globe Staff, 9/16/2001
Peter A. Gay of Tewksbury, vice president of operations at Raytheon, was killed Tuesday in the crash of American Airlines Flight 11 in New York. He was 54.
Mr. Gay was born and raised in Taunton. He graduated from Monsignor James Coyle High School, class of 1964, and was a 1969 graduate of Northeastern University with a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering.
He had been an employee of Raytheon since college, most recently serving as vice president of operations for electronic systems, based in Andover.
Mr. Gay lived in Tewksbury for the past 15 years. He was very active in United Way campaigns in the Tewksbury area.
He spent much of his time at his home in Pocasset, on Cape Cod. He enjoyed boating and ran in the annual Falmouth Road Race.
He was a member of the Sons of Italy, and was a communicant at Sacred Heart Church in Lowell.
He leaves his wife, Linda (Perez); his father, Peter B. of Taunton; a daughter, Larissa L. of Tewksbury; two sons, Peter A. Jr. and Jonathan P., both of Hyannis; a sister, Laurel DePrest of Hebron, Conn.; and five brothers, David and William, both of Taunton, Robert of North Dighton, Francis of Wareham, and Thomas of Marion.
A memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Sacred Heart Church in Lowell.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Peter Gay
Peggy Woolfe
September 12, 2024
Peter Gay will always be missed. My late engineering partner and I were looking forward to our work.
Peggy Woolfe
Denise Farnsworth
September 10, 2024
Dear Linda, Larissa and the Gay Family: on the eve of the 23rd anniversary I want to let you know that I hold Peter and your family close in heart. Never forgotten, always missed.
Denise Farnsworth
Martin Blustine
September 11, 2023
Today, this 22nd anniversary, I remember Peter as a gifted mentor and colleague.
Martin Blustine
September 11, 2023
On this, the 22nd anniversary, I remember Peter as a gifted mentor and colleague.
Peggy Woolfe
September 13, 2019
Peter's death was very shocking to our engineering associates who knew him as a brilliant researcher...We honor his memory with great blessings to his family on this 2019 September 11 memorial...
Peggy Woolfe
Consulting Engineer
Tom H
September 12, 2019
Today, 09/12/19, we remember you Peter. We will never forget. To Peter's family members .. Continue to share Peter's special characteristics thru you actions. With much regards.
robert BLAKE
September 10, 2019
miss you very muchi knew for a long time how talented you were going to be at raytheon.just thinking of you today,hope linda is doing well,miss her too
Kindred Family
May 24, 2019
We send our sincere condolences to your family. Words will never remove the pain of loss. Daily may God continue to give the needed help and support. Peter touched the lives of others and is still missed. May the time come when these violent acts are ended.
My family visited Ground Zero last week. I paid my respects and said a prayer for Peter as I worked with his brother at GTE
Jean McKinley
June 17, 2018
Jonathan Gay
December 16, 2016
Dad, today, December 16th 2016, would have been your 70th birthday. You are forever 54 years old. I think of you everyday. Everyday!! And I will for the rest of my life. Until then my friend, wait for all of us to meet up again. We will. We will....
Kerri
September 3, 2016
RIP
Normand Rodrigue
April 5, 2016
Remembering...
looking thru Coyle Yearbooks
Class of "66
Jerry & Cindy Buckley
May 6, 2015
Thank you Peter for all you did to protect so many. You were and are a Blessing to me and a host of others in this Great Country.
Del Newberry
May 5, 2015
Each day I read about one of the victims of 9-11 and today I came upon Peter's story. I pray today for Peter's friends and family as I pray for continued comfort and encouragement. We will never forget. Much love from Texas.
R R
September 14, 2014
R M
September 14, 2014
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Kevin Page
September 11, 2014
Thinking of you Linda and Larissa today
Peggy Woof
September 10, 2014
To the family of Peter Gay,
Please know that all of us in engineering who had the fortune of knowing Peter will always celebrate his memory....
Peggy Woolf
Jerry & Cindy Buckley
August 27, 2014
Forever thankful for all you have done Peter Gay. You are a great American and one Fine Person. Blessings to your Family, Friends and love ones.
Nicole Hoo
August 26, 2014
September 11th is approaching fast. This is a time that we remember those that lost their lives on this day. My cousin James Parham (a Port Authority Police Officer) also lost his life on this day. Although we have never met, your family as well as others will always remain in my prayers. This year on September 11th in addition to honoring the life of our family member that has passed we will honor and light a candle on behalf of Mr. Peter Gay. I pray that God continues to watch over your family and comfort you during these hard times.
Jerry & Cindy Buckley
September 12, 2013
Just a note to let your know that Peter memory is current and Blessings for his family are prayed for.
Jerry Buckley
September 12, 2012
So sorry for your loss but happy you have fond. Memories. BLESSINGS
Lorna
September 11, 2012
To Linda and family-
Prayers to you and your family.
Becky
September 11, 2012
Thinking of your family and all we lost on that day. My prayers are with you.
Cathy Clark
September 11, 2012
My prayers are with you Linda and Larissa. Peter will never be forgotten on this or any other day. Love to you both.
Jerry Buckley
April 14, 2012
I praise the Lord for men like you Peter
Sherri Palmer
March 13, 2012
Larissa, You were only about 4 years old when I dated your brother Peter. You were a beautiful and talented young lady then and I can imagine the things you have learned in 16 years. Say hello to your wonderful mother as well. Sherri Palmer
Larissa Gay
March 12, 2012
Thank you to all who continue to write here... it means the world to my mom and i that you all still remember my loving father. Thank you once again.
Rebecca Muller
January 28, 2012
May the memories of Peter live on forever in your hearts - sending prayers your way.
Lisa Krabbe
September 11, 2011
I was given this hero's name to hold up and honor his memory at a ceremony in Danville, Illinois on Sept 11, 2011. I will always remember his and his families sacrifice. I will pray for them and his friends that were left behind.
Peggy Childers
September 11, 2011
To the family and friends of Peter Gay:
Peter will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not allow those we lost on 9/11 be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you.
Jerry Buckley
September 10, 2011
Praying He brings peace to you that are left behind and that one day you will see your Husband, Dad, Brother, Son Friend and co-workers. I worked at Raytheon and on one occasion was at a presentation by Mr Gay. Peter came across to me as gentle but strong, smart yet humble. I brought up the RAytheon site because I was thinking about Peter and came accross the guessbook. I am pleased to leave this note of graitude. God Bless you all.
Donna Gay
May 1, 2011
Remembering you today.
Joseph Therrien
September 7, 2010
WORKED WITH PETER ON MANY PROJECTS OVER MANY YEARS. WHEN I RETIRED HE CAME TO PLANT MGRS. OFFICE TO WISH ME LUCK. "YOU THINK I WOULD LET YOU GO WITHOUT SAYING GOOD BY" PETER IS THE BEST STILL
Timothy Moore
June 30, 2010
I never worked directly with Peter; but know very well the legacy that he left behind.
My sincere sympathy and God Bless.
Timothy Moore
Abingdon, Virginia
Standard Missile Program, MSD
Raytheon
Karen Willis
September 22, 2009
although i wasn't able to attend the ceremony, i send my condolences to the family.
karen willis & girls
hugo
September 20, 2009
Mike Francis
September 11, 2009
I was part of a little remembrance ceremony today at a memorial site at Raytheon SAS in El Segundo, Ca.
Sherri Palmer
December 31, 2008
Peter Jr., I know how you terribly miss your Dad. I think of you often.
Donna Walters
December 23, 2008
I just wanted to send a few words of comfort for Peter's family this holiday season. Hoping that you are healthy, happy and together. Peter is still in my thoughts after all these years.
Jamaican BigDaddy
October 15, 2008
fabulous site - grafix are very nice too .
Deb Hill
September 12, 2008
Dear Pete,Jr. and Family,
Our family regularly prays for ALL of you.
Pete,Jr. I can honestly say your family did a great job raising you! May the strength gained from good friendships and family, continue to you help you live a life that honors your Dad's (Peter's) memory.
God Bless.
The Hills
Traci Ward
September 11, 2008
Petey ~ You are always in my thoughts but more so this time of year. I hope this week is filled with happy memories for you!
Nancy (Black) Dorsey
September 11, 2008
Returning from the Vineyard, I drove through my childhood summer town of Onset. I saw the beautiful memorial seat dedicated to Peter from his family. I sat on it and cried my eyes out, remembering Peter and the carefree days of PIYC. God Bless the awesome Gay family.
Cathy Clark
September 11, 2008
To Linda, Larissa and the Gay Family.
Peter is not forgotten.
Much love and prayers from Cathy, Audrey & Ben Clark
Sheilah Swallow
September 11, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you today. I never felt the same about Raytheon after his death. I hope that you and your family have found some comfort. I'm sure he is with you every day.
Lorna
September 10, 2008
Linda-
You and your family are in my prayers.
Sara Balandran
September 10, 2008
We at Raytheon, El Segundo, CA, have not forgotten Peter and all the others that perished on that bright sunny day. Tomorrow many of us will gather here at work and hold our annual memorial service for our Raytheon family members and our thoughts and prayers will be with the Gay family and friends.
Harold McGinnis
September 10, 2008
The Gay family and our family (Kossoi) had cottages near one another on the Cape. Every summer our families saw one another. You can imagine the sadness and shock upon hearing of my childhood friend's death when my sister Harriet and brother Jerry called me to tell me that he was on Flight 11.
Please pray for the Gay family. I will always treasure those great days of summer as young children on Cape Cod.
Rest in the Lord's arms Peter!
Frances Turner
September 8, 2008
My husband Richard Turner worked with Peter Gay at Raytheon before he retired. He still remembers Peter on September the 11th and still has a hard time with 9/11. May you and your family be protect and watch over by God.
Raytheon Ft. Irwin, California
Robert Callis
August 24, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
karen willis
January 26, 2008
my prayers and sympathy are with the family. i never got a chance to express my condolences before, then i found this site. peter's brother,tom was my lawyer back in 1998-2000. i will continue to pray for the family and you will always be in my heart.
TINA goulart
January 22, 2008
YOU & your family are still in our thoughts & PRAYers
Donna Walters
December 11, 2007
Just a note to let you know that Peter is still in my thoughts. I hope that you and your family have a peaceful and comforting holiday season.
Jessica Steiger
September 11, 2007
Pete, thinking of you and your family on this day. I think of you often and hope you are well. Your Friend, Jessica
Cathy Clark
September 11, 2007
We remember.
P Tabbernor
June 5, 2007
In remembrance....
Kristine
November 1, 2006
As I cross-stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
Judie Martinez
September 17, 2006
To Mrs. Linda Gay and Family,
I happened to come across a Flight 11 passenger and crew listing yesterday on the web. Mr. Gay's name was one of only a few with a tribute by a family member.
Mrs. Gay, I just had to write and let you know how moved I was after reading about the life of your husband. Yours is a beautiful, touching remembrance and it gave me a sense of a wonderful man. The details you provided of your 'ordinary' days reflected the essence of Mr. Gay's character. Larissa will always have so many fond, loving memories.
Today's Parade magazine featured an article by Mitch Albom re his new book, For One More Day. He says that normal days are treasures. I hope that you and your family may continue to have peace and comfort from the ordinary, precious times that you were able to share.
God Bless You!
September 11, 2006
Linda-
You and your daughter are in my thoughts.
Lorna
cristal harper
September 11, 2006
peter u are a very special and ur memory will be carried on
Cathy Clark
September 11, 2006
Dear Linda and Larissa,
I can't believe it's been five years since I last saw Peter in Pocasset mowing the lawn in those pants that he always reserved for that task. Whenever I think of it, I smile. A kind and generous man who will always be remembered.
He would be so proud of you both for the courage and fortitude you have both displayed over the past five years. Larissa, of all the tributes to your Dad, you are the shining example.
Bless you both.
robert horowitz
September 10, 2006
though I think about Peter every day he is especially in my thoughts today...
Bob & Marcia Triveri
September 9, 2006
Five years have gone by so fast, but all the wonderful memories linger...especially defending the Red Sox.
Mark D. Cantoni
July 22, 2006
As the 5th Anniversary of the horrible day approaches, Peter and his Family are in our prayers, as are all who have suffered from what happened.
Donna Walters
September 11, 2005
I just want to send along my condolences again on this fourth anniversary of that awful day. I hope that Peter's Family has found some peace and know that Peter is still in my thoughts.
Jennifer Bowen
August 16, 2005
My father knew your husband I guess they used to work together. Its amazing how small this world is and I'm sorry for your loss I know it has been a long time and all. But the memories of him will never leave your heart or mind
God Bless you and your family.
J. C.
January 10, 2005
I just wanted to say after all this time that I still have this weird sadness about Mr. Gay's death. When I saw his name on the CNN scroll, I was immediately saddened and felt as if my heart was so heavy. I have no idea even why his name stood out amongst all the others. I grew up in CT but now live in Florida and all I can think of is perhaps I saw his name in the paper for some reason before. I can't figure it out, and the feeling is quite odd. I have been amazed at how many people have been directly and indirectly hurt by this tragedy and that it continues this day; many years after. Bless all of you.
Bob Case
November 25, 2004
My college friend, Donna Walters, wrote a nice letter of condolence and I found it doing a web search for her. Those who died September 11th should be remembered forever as well as those that have that have willing given their lives to preserve the freedom we enjoy.
matt ouellette
September 13, 2004
im really sorry to hear that
Linda Gay
September 12, 2003
It has been 2 years since that horrific day that I lost my husband and Larissa's Dad. It still seems like yesterday, it is very raw. It has been harded to accept this year, because last year we were robots doing what we were suppose to do, now we have had time to reflect on our loss. We miss his smile, his voice and his tenderness. Larissa said to me yesterday that she is glad that she had a dad that loved and cared for her. I don't know what life is going to bring us in the future, all I know is that we are living day to day but the most important is that we are living on and that is what daddy would want us to do. I want to thank everyone for all their thoughts and prayers. We will always remember. We miss and love you Peter with all our hearts and soul. We will be together forever if not in body,in heart and soul. Linda and Larissa Gay
carol gay phillips
September 11, 2003
TO THE FAMILY OF PETER GAY:
JUST REMEMBERING THE LAST TIME I SAW ALL OF YOU AT MARK'S WEDDING. I FLEW UP FROM FLORIDA AND SO ENJOYED SEEING ALL OF YOU AGAIN. YOU ARE ALL IN MY PRAYERS ON THIS SECOND YEAR ANNIVERSARY.
CAROL GAY PHILLIPS
Sherry Williams
September 11, 2003
How inspiring that I should find this site today, on this second anniversary. I had been thinking about 9/11 all week & of course had thought about Peter Gay. I watched the terrible events from my living room in Huntsville, Alabama. When I learned that the planes were out of Boston, I immediately thought that there must have been people from Raytheon onboard. And as I watched throughout the day, unable to leave the TV, I saw the name of Peter Gay. I felt a lump in my throat and a sadness in my heart and I knew it was him before I ever saw the picture. Through my work at the Army Missile Command, I began visiting Raytheon’s facilities in the mid 1980’s, and most of my time was spent at Andover. I was impressed with Peter Gay the first time I met him, he had a way of making you feel like you were meeting an old friend. Throughout the years I had the opportunity to observe some of his work ethics. When he walked through the plant all the workers seemed to know him and he would call many of them by name and even ask about their children and family by name. You could feel the concern he had for the workers and see that he valued their knowledge and abilities. He was a man of integrity, and someone to admire. He inspired others with his determination and “can-do” attitude and helped them to take pride in their accomplishments. I watched him lead meetings and make presentations and always with an upbeat and positive attitude. He smiled a lot, he was quick with a laugh, he made folks feel better just being in the room with him. I’ve spent a lot of time at the Andover facility this year and I guess that’s why I’ve thought about Peter Gay so much this week. If you should doubt the positive impressions he made on folks he met or the inspiration he was to his fellow workers at Raytheon, you need only walk through the plant. There are memorials to him at every turn, on people’s desks, on cubicle walls, on filing cabinets, and on workbenches. Some of the pictures are framed, some have ribbons or poems attached to them, some have candles beside them, some are pictures cut out of the newspaper, some are group pictures taken during one of the company picnics, but all of them are tributes to the special person that he was and the difference he made in peoples lives.
Even though it has been two years since 9/11 the sadness has not been diminished. I lost my beloved Father on August 30, 2001, only 12 days before 9/11, but many times it seems like only yesterday. The wonderful memories I have of my Father and the many inspiring stories told to me by his friends and former co-workers have been a blessing. So, I hope that you, Peter’s family, will find some comfort in the things I have written today and in knowing how much he is thought about still. I am proud to have known Peter Gay. May God bless all of you and keep you in his loving care.
Sherry Williams
John & Millie Quinn
September 11, 2003
To the Gay Family - There never goes by a day that we do miss seeing Peter walk the halls in Andover. Your picture hangs with pride in our facility. Rest in Peace Peter.
Donna Walters
September 11, 2003
I wanted to let you know that I still wear my memorial button with Peter's name every single Tuesday as a remembrance of that sad Tuesday two years ago. When my new students want to know who Peter Gay is, I tell them a little about his life and how he passed away. I hope this gives you comfort to know that many, many people here at Santa Lucia School are remembering Peter throughout the year and will do so as long as I work here. I wish you peace and comfort. Best regards, Donna
Paula Moccia
September 11, 2003
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Peter, during this very difficult time.
Paula Moccia
Anne Maher
September 11, 2003
To all the Peter Gay Family - You are in my thoughts and prayers on this second anniversary of the most horrific day in our country's history. I know God will be watching over all of you. Anne Maher (Raytheon employee)
BC
September 10, 2003
Two years tomorrow - we will NEVER forget.
Linda and family, Peter's legacy lives on. His smile is forever in our memories and our thoughts are always with you, especially during this time of year.
Lord, by dying You opened the gates of life for those who believe in You; do not let Your brother Peter nor all who were lost on 9-11 be parted from You, but by Your glorious power give them light, joy, and peace in heaven where You live for ever and ever. Amen.
Edward Quintero
November 13, 2002
A great friend, co-worker and exceptional leader. Will always cherish the time we spent working toward a common recovery goal for the assigned programs here in EL Segundo,CA.
Ed Q
Bruce Marotta
September 22, 2002
I attended a 9-11 memrial event on the one-year anniversay, at Cheney Stadium (a minor league baseball park) in Tacoma Washington. Baskets of cards were available for those wanting to offer a special remembrance for individuals who lost their lives, and I drew the name of Peter Gay.
I wanted to let his family members know that you are not alone in your loss, nor in the remembrance of those lost. We share your grief as far away as Seattle.
Having grown up in Massachusetts and attended college in Lowell, I feel a special connection to Peter and to his family. I see that Peter was active in the United Way. I took the oath after 9-11 to volunteer more time to non-profit groups and to charitable needs. So in a small way, I am attempting to make a difference in his name. I hope you are all very proud of his work, his life, and that we never forget his sacrifice. God bless you all.
E. Haggerty
September 12, 2002
Last night 11 September 2002 after Mass, I at random selected Peter Gay's name from one of five baskets which contained the names of those who died as a result of the "Attack on America" on 11 September 2001. I commit to remember daily Peter Gay and his family in my prayers. I am grateful for this website because it allowed me to learn about Mr. Gay -- son, husband, father. brother, co-worker, friend.
Donna Walters
September 11, 2002
To the family of Peter Gay:
I wanted to let you know that today at my school, all of our students and staff members wore individualized remembrance buttons for every single victim who perished on the four airplanes on September 11th. The names were randomly distributed and I received Peter's name. I have read some material on the internet about his family and his life's accomplshments and know that you must be feeling a great loss and sadness now and forever. I hope that you will receive this small offer of condolence from me and know that from now till the day I die... Peter will always be in my thoughts too. All of us have kept our buttons as a reminder of that most sad day in America's history. I wish for your entire extended family some measure of peace. Respectfully yours, Donna Walters, Teacher at Santa Lucia Middle School, Cambria, CA 93402
Erin Liszewski
September 11, 2002
Dear Gay Family,
Although I have never had the pleasure of meeting any of you, I want you to know that the life of your father, brother, son, and husband, Peter, has touched me, even though I never met him.
I am a high school student in Wisconsin and at a ceremony of remembrance at my school, I picked your loved one's name and took a glimpse into his life by reading his bio and guestbook entries.
Although I can never fully understand your sorrow right now; nor can I fully put my condolences for you into words, I can tell you that I have learned that life is precious and for some reason, some act of God, I am now connected to you and your family just as our whole country is becoming connected.
I send my deepest sorrow and most sincere prayers for you and your family.
Lorna
September 11, 2002
To Linda and the rest of the Gay family~ you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
All of the Employees of Adelphia (formerly Cablevision- Bangor, ME)
Julie Knight
September 9, 2002
Linda and Family - I can't belive it has almost been year since Peter's passing. I worked with Peter at Raytheon for 5 years as his secretary and can not put into words the wonderful person he was and will always be in my heart. The relay road races held in Andover that he talked everyone into running. The smug look I received when he was winning another batgammon game at lunch (against me). His laugh, his smile, his ambition and work ethics. He will be forever in my prayers/thoughts. I hope you and the family know what a wonderful man he was and I will think of you often.
Michael and I cherish every moment together...God Bless Your Family!
Heidi (Magoon) and Sgt. Michael Connor
September 7, 2002
Dear Friends and Gay Family Members, as we approach the anniversary of the day Peter became your beloved Angel, Michael and I still hold your entire family in our prayers. We also pray that you are all remaining as strong as you can in his memory. My husband is serving the nation as a US Cavalry Scout and is ready to defend and has been deployed to do so several times over this last year...I only regret that what happened was almost undefendable from standing in my and my husband's shoes at a US Army base so far away. We are so sorry you lost such a wonderful man in Peter and pray you are all holding up as well as you can. God bless you all as our prayers are for and have been for you and everyone who lost loved ones last year. So very very sorry...Bless you. Heidi Magoon Connor (THS class of 1979) and Sgt. Michael Connor US Army, Ft. Carson, CO
David Gay
September 7, 2002
As I viewed the tributes to those lost on 9-11, I was angered by the tragedy then even more for some reason when I ran across the name of Peter Gay. For the family I can only wish for there to be some good to come from the loss. We may never know or understand these things in our lives but everything is for a purpose. My thoughts and prayers are with the families of all lost and especially with the Peter Gay family. I wish there were more that a person could do to assist with your day to day dealing with the loss. David W. Gay
Deborah (Baptista) Moore
September 4, 2002
To the Gay Family,
I want you to know that Peter & all of you have been in my thoughts & prayers since the moment I heard. It has been almost a year now and my prayers will continue always. I can never remember a time in my life when I didn't know the Gay's as our families "grew up together". All the parties at the beach house! I have a picture of Peter from the memorial service & everyday I look at it & say a prayer for him & you, his family. I also have sewn a star for the Flag of Rememberance in his honor, it will be displayed at the New York Historical Society on June 14, 2003. This 9/11 I organized a candle light vigil in my town & will remember him there also.I remember when I turned 15 Peter's Dad turned 51 (we share the same birthday)& we celebrated our birthdays together at your beach house. This year I turned 51 so I sent a donation to the scholarship he established in Peter's memory in honor of our birthdays.
You are such a wonderful family. I will continue to keep you in my thoughts & prayers & anytime I can do something to remember Peter it will be done. I am so glad to have known you. God bless all of you.
Molly Parker
September 4, 2002
My dad Gary Parker was a close friend and co-worker of Peter. Both my mom and dad always spoke highly of Peter and Linda. I guess I just want to express to Linda and the rest of the family how sad I feel for their unimaginable loss. My dad always said Peter wasn't the type of man to sit still once trouble erupted and that he probably did everything he could to thwart the terrorists' plans. In my mind, he is a hero and I just wanted Linda and the family to know that I will pray for him and think of him often.
Molly Parker
Winnie Blais
August 20, 2002
I had the extreme honor of working with Peter for many years at Raytheon. I have so many great memories of him. When he was happy; when he was frustrated, but
most of all I remember him as a man of great integrity. He always understood, in the great quest for success, what was important. And, I remember his great sense of humor.
After a particularly difficult and late meeting, he turned to me with
that great grin and said "I knew I should have become a lawyer." The world lost a great human being on September 11. I keep Peter and his family in my prayers every day.
Amy Francione
August 20, 2002
Speaking on behalf of my father and my entire family, we miss you and you will always be in our thoughts. God Bless you and your family.
Pattie Harris
July 24, 2002
I happened upon this website by accident. It is approaching a year since this horrible tragedy, however, time has not lessened the effect. To all members of the Gay family, there are not enough words to express what I am feeling in my heart. May God bless each one of you and keep you strong.
Anna
July 8, 2002
Although we lived in the same town, I did not know you but want everyone to know that a BEAUTIFUL tribute was made to Peter's memory at his daughter's dance recital this year. God Bless You and your Family!
Tewksbury has lost a wonderful and caring husband, dad and resident!
Jonathan Gay
June 29, 2002
Dad, it's been over nine months but the saddness and pain haven't subsided. I miss you so much and think about you every moment of everyday. I hope and pray that we meet again, in peace and happiness on the over side but until then always on my mind and in my heart you will be. God Bless.
Mark Cantoni
June 27, 2002
I work near where the World Trade Center stood and witnessed the whole thing. I am so sorry for his family and wish to convey my condolences to them,
Your distant cousin,
Mark Cantoni
Cherie & Daughter Ashley Abbott
June 7, 2002
To the Family of Peter Gay, We did not know him but have felt a deep saddness for the loss of your loved one Peter. He is now at rest in Gods arms. Taken away much to soon, but now an angel to call upon. God Bless and peace be with you all.
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