Peter Paul McTague

McTague, Peter Paul, 68, departed this life in his typical quiet, reserved style on Wednesday, August 26,2015. Peter was pre-deceased by his parents, Colonel Norman Scott and Emelia Rutyna McTague and older brother, Patrick Michael McTague. He is survived by sisters-Mary (Peter) Rogers, Catherine McTague, Patricia Eyre, Barbara (Michael) Hairfield; brothers-Richard McTague and Matthew (Michele) McTague; nieces-Morgan Eyre, Katie and Becca Hairfield; nephews-Ben and Nate Rogers, Richard, Patrick, and David McTague, Will Hairfield, Scottie and Ryan McTague; and many grandnephews and grandnieces. Born September 22,1946, in Lowell, Massachusetts, his childhood years were spent in the nomadic life of a military family. Peter graduated from Frankfurt American High School, Frankfurt, Germany, and received a BAin History from College of the HolyCross, Worcester, MA in 1968. He devoted himself to a career around that which he loved so dearly-books. His passion for knowledge and the written word led him tocareers in teaching and library science-working in Minnesota, Boston, MA and at John Tyler Community College in Chesterfield, VA. At JTCC, he formed many special friendships that have flourished and endured to this day. Avoracious reader, an avid historian and a fanatic sports buff-he could hold court on these and countless other subjects. Peter possessed a quick wit and seemingly boundless intelligence. He often related a serious story or fact then deftly tweaked the implied gravitas with an unexpected punchline, and followed the twist with his infectious laugh. In addition to his dry wit, love of classical trains and spectator sports, our brother had an uncanny gift of precise recall of family and historical events. Peter prayed mightily to God for all those in need. He had great empathy for others because of his gentle heart and soul. He was a very private individual who, in his unassuming way, exhibited great public compassion. He helped so many because he was a most kind, honorable, caring, humble, and principled man. His family members are forever grateful for the depth of love and care to which he so selflessly provided our parents toward the end of their lives. "And of the two roads, he chose the road less traveled". A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, August 29, 2015 at11:00AM. Services will be held at Holy Cross Chapel, 1628 Matthews Street, Richmond, VA 23222 at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family cordially requests friends to join them after the ceremony to continue the celebration of Peter's life. Huguenot Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, assisting to family. Condolences may be left at woodyfuneralhomehuguenot.com.