He was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Josephine Nocifora, as well as his brother Carmen, sister Angelina, and niece April Nocifora. He is survived by his son, John (Olivia) Nocifora, daughter Christine (David) Batdorf, granddaughter Nova Boyle, great grandson Emmett Krill, brothers Joseph, Charles, Francis (Lynn) Nocifora, sister Pauline Nocifora, sister-in-law Mary Nocifora, and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Peter was born in Cleveland, Ohio. He graduated from Cathedral Latin High School, received advanced degrees from Cleveland State University, and Memphis State University. He was a licensed CPA in Ohio, Virginia, and Tennessee. He enjoyed traveling, debating politics, and teaching his great grandson chess. Peter was proud to have given Milan Vukcevich, an International Chess Grandmaster, a run for his money during a chess exhibition.
He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday, May 19, 2023 at 1:30 PM at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 190 Adams Ave. Memphis, TN. Reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Heart Association.
