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Edward Peterson Obituary

Edward J. Peterson (Sgt ret. EHPD), 83, of East Haven passed away January 17, 2025 in Yale New Haven Hospital. Husband of the late Maryann Vitola Peterson. Beloved father of Christine (Frank) Mazzara and Joseph (Marie) Peterson all of East Haven. Loving grandfather of Nicole (Thomas) Miskimins, Joseph Peterson and Jacqueline (Joseph) Salato. Great grandfather of Cameron Salato. Brother of Lynn DelGuidice of North Branford and the late Dwight and Jack Petersen. Ed was born in Hamden on August 2, 1941 a son of the late Goodheart and Norma Bittner Petersen. Prior to his retirement Ed was a Sergeant with the East Haven Police Department for 38 years. He was an Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War and a member of the Knights of Columbus Council# 11245. His funeral procession will leave the PORTO FUNERAL HOME, 234 Foxon Rd. (Rte 80) East Haven Thursday morning at 9:30. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish at Our Lady of Pompeii Church at 10:00. Interment with military honors will follow in All Saints Cemetery. Friends may call WEDNESDAY from 5:00-8:00 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Edward, please visit our Tree Store.

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Published by WFSB on Jan. 19, 2025.

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Peaceful Reflections

Dave and Mary Vitola

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Chief Leonard L Gallo RET. East Haven Police

January 21, 2025

Sergeant Peterson was a steadfast member of the East Haven Police Department his entire life. he was a man of solid character, a community member, dedicated to duty, and an all around decent human being. Eddie was quietly efficient always keeping a cool head under adverse circumstances, and a man who you could rely upon and trust. He was a member of a rare breed of 'old time coppers 'Police Officers that you could always count on to perform their duties with honor and good will intentions.
I was very privileged to have had the chance to have such good men and women such as him under my command. He will be missed. God Speed

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Sharon, Christine & Nadine

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Robyn Healy Jenkins

January 20, 2025

To Tina, Nicole and families: So very sorry to hear about Ed's passing. He was a bright light I always looked forward to seeing at church. Always had a kind word and a smile. May he rest in peace with Maryann and may you cherish your happy memories.

Janice M DeFrancesco

January 19, 2025

To the Family of Ed Peterson
Sorry to hear of his passing.
I delivered mail to him and his wife.
Such wonderful people.
It was always a pleasure seeing them.
May they both rest in peace together.

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22

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Porto Funeral Home

234 Foxon Road East Haven, CT 06513

Jan

23

Service

10:00 a.m.

Our Lady of Pompeii Church

355 Foxon Road East Haven, CT 06513

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Porto Funeral Homes - East Haven

234 Foxon Road, New Haven, CT 06513

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