He moved to the Englewood area in from Bergen, New York in 1979. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marines aboard the U.S.S. Saipan during World War II. He was a retired Supervisor in the HVAC unit at Sarasota Memorial Hospital
He is a member of the Good Shepherd Church of Englewood, Lemon Bay Region Antique Car Club, the Volvo Car Club of America and the Bergen American Legion Post for over 40 years.
He is survived by his wife Carole Peterson of Englewood; his daughter Donna (Robert) Murray of Largo, Florida and 2 grandsons, Jon and Jay.
A memorial service will be held at the Good Shepherd Church in Englewood on Thursday April 7, at 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Racing Dog Retirement Project or the American Cancer Society or a charity of your choice.
Lemon Bay Funeral Home and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements. You may express your condolences to the family at lemonbayfh.com
