Jeanette "Jean" Peterson

Jeanette "Jean" Peterson passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, kindness, and cherished memories that will live on forever in the hearts of all who knew her.

Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, Jean was a woman of many gifts and a heart overflowing with love. Early in her life, she operated a hair salon in her parent’s home, sharing her talents and forming lasting connections with those around her. In 1954, she moved to Levittown, Pennsylvania, where she built a beautiful life centered on family, faith, friendship, and service to others.

Jean had a true passion for cooking, and her kitchen was always a place where love was the most important ingredient. She shared her culinary talents throughout her life, cooking in the cafeteria for Bristol Township Schools and working at Strawbridge and Clothier for 25 years. She also generously volunteered her time and talents in the kitchen at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, where she was a devoted parishioner for many, many years.

For Jean, cooking was much more than preparing a meal; it was a way of showing people how much she cared. She lovingly made birthday cakes and wedding cakes for family and friends, adding a special touch of sweetness to life’s most treasured occasions. Every meal she prepared, every cake she decorated, and every act of kindness reflected the love she so freely gave.

Jean was also a woman of remarkable talent and creativity. She enjoyed art and music and could write poetry, play the steel guitar, piano, and ukulele. With love in their hearts, Jean and her close friends raised money for war bonds by playing the steel guitar and hula dancing. Her many abilities reflected her joyful spirit, her zest for life, and her wonderful gift for bringing happiness to those around her.

A devoted Christian, Jean lived her faith through her generosity, compassion, and unwavering devotion to the Lord. She was a loving wife, a devoted mother, and a cherished grandmother and great-grandmother. Her family was her greatest blessing, and the love she gave them was immeasurable.

Jean is survived by her three loving daughters: Randi Fregoni and her husband, Carl; Joan Termyna and her husband, Steve; and Sandra Stephenson and her husband, Pat. She was a cherished grandmother to David and Michele Fregoni; Troy Termyna and his wife, Maureen; and John Patrick Stephenson. She was also a proud great-grandmother to Jaxon Termyna who brought another special joy to her life.

Jean was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John Arkin Peterson, who passed away on October 26, 2000; her parents, Frank and Jennie Pighini; her brothers, Frank and Leonard Pighini; and her sister, Alberta Brown.

Those who knew Jean will remember her for her loving heart, generous spirit, gentle kindness, and the special way she made everyone feel welcome and loved. She had a gift for making ordinary moments extraordinary and for reminding others that the greatest expressions of love are often found in the simplest acts of caring.

She was loved and admired by everyone who was blessed to know her. Through her faith, her talents, her service to her church, and her devotion to her family, Jean touched countless lives. Her presence was a blessing, her love was a gift, and her memory will forever be treasured by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Jean was truly an angel on earth, and although she will be deeply missed, the love she shared will never fade. Her spirit will live on through her daughters, grandchildren, great-grandson, extended family, church community, and the many friends whose lives she touched. Her legacy is one of faith, compassion, generosity, and unconditional love.

As we say goodbye to this extraordinary woman, we take comfort in knowing that her life was filled with purpose, that her love will continue through the generations, and that she is reunited with her beloved husband and loved ones who went before her.

Rest in heavenly peace, dear Jean. You gave so much love to this world, and now you are home in the loving arms of the Lord. Your work on earth is done, but your beautiful legacy will live on forever.

Please join friends and family in our farewell to Jean during a visitation, Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 10:00am to 11:30am with a funeral service to follow at James J Dougherty Funeral Home, 2200 Trenton Rd, Levittown, PA. Interment will take place at Sunset Memorial Park, 333 County Line Rd, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006.