Peter Zaidoun Ereifej of New City, NY, 18 years old died tragically climbing Mount Hook on Friday, May 13, 2019. Peter was born in Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, NY on December 26, 2000 to Rania and Zaidoun Ereifej. He graduated from Clarkstown South High School in June 2018. Peter tremendously enjoyed the outdoors and loved hiking. Coaching people on fitness and healthy living was Peter’s passion. He was preparing for his personal training certification. His goal was to create a legendary fitness company with focus on philanthropy. He always talked about having a wife and kids of his own. He leaves behind his parents, sisters (Emily and Ashley), his maternal grandparents (Nuha and Hani Ereifej), aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends who loved and admired him. Peter was an inspiration to so many people.
Family will receive friends on Thursday, May 16, 2019 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm at Higgins Funeral Home in New City, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 17 at St. Francis of Assisi Church, West Nyack, NY at 10 am. Interment will follow at St. Anthony Cemetery, Nanuet, NY.