Peter Ragan Jacaty

bigger than life personality has left an indelible mark. He lived life with a passion

and exuberance that was contagious, making everyone around him feel uplifted

and important. Pete cared deeply and loved loudly. He lived for the moment and

embraced each day with enthusiasm.

Pete is preceded in death by his mother, Jo, and father, Melvin. He is survived by

his devoted wife of 25 years, Betsy, two cherished daughters, Ragan and Jillian,

brother Jack (Debbie), nephews Curt and Jay and many cousins, nieces, and

countless friends.

Pete was born in 1960 and raised in Kirkwood, MO, a suburb of St. Louis. He

grew up exploring Sugar Creek and woods near his childhood home, a passion

he continued into adulthood. With his brother and best friend, Jack, together they

built forts, and created an extensive motorcycle path. Pete was a natural athlete,

playing football, hockey, soccer, and baseball. He graduated from Southwestern

Missouri State in 1983 with a degree in Business and a minor in Art. Pete was a

member of Kappa Alpha Fraternity with Jack, and stayed in touch with many

fraternity brothers throughout the years.

Life changed in 1997 when Pete met Elizabeth “Betsy” Boersma playing roller

hockey down A1A in Fort Lauderdale. At their first encounter, he carved her

phone number on his hockey stick and the rest is history. Together they had two

beautiful daughters, Ragan and Jillian. Family was the center of Pete’s life. Pete

loved being involved in all aspects of his daughter’s lives, especially Indian

Princess campouts.

Pete got his start in the printing business in 1983 working for Imprimatur Design

and Printing in St. Louis. He then moved to Fort Lauderdale in 1985 working for

Best Magazine, Graf-Tec, Brown Printing, and Ravenna Design. In 1997, he

ventured out on his own, starting Jacaty and Associates. Pete’s unique ability to

bring creative talent together, along with his eye for detail and color made him

exceptional at his craft. His magnetic personality fostered numerous long term

client relationships. Over the years, Pete won over 25 awards acknowledging his

excellence in printing. These included National Addy awards for

Advertising/Design Excellence, Benny, Badger, and Gold Ink awards.

The Jacaty home was an artistic expression of who he was. Pete was passionate

about art and design, adorning the house and yard with his many treasures. He

spent his time restoring antique cars and using his creative talents to make

drawings, sculptures and pottery.

Pete loved attending professional sporting events, including the Miami Dolphins,

Florida Panthers and especially the St. Louis Cardinals. He was an active

member of the First Presbyterian Church of Fort Lauderdale where his joyful

spirit touched many lives.

Friends and family are invited for visitation at Fred Hunter’s Funeral Home, 718

S. Federal Hwy. on Thursday, Oct 3rd from 6-8pm. A Celebration of Life will be

held at First Presbyterian Church, 401 SE 15th Ave. Fort Lauderdale, on Friday,

Oct 4th at 11 am. The service will be available via livestream at firstpres.cc. A

reception follows at Hugh’s Culinary, 4351 NE 12th Terrace, immediately

following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Donate Life

Florida, 941-308-1019 https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/contribute