Pete Peterson

   Thomas William "Pete" Peterson, 87, of 114 West Island Trail, Hertford, NC, passed away Friday, October 20, 2017 in his home.

   Mr. Peterson was born in Sharon, CT on October 1, 1930, and was the son of the late Thomas and Erma Ethel Grohs Peterson.  Retired as a Boatswain Mate 2nd Class from the US Navy after 20 years of service, following his military career he later retired from Chesapeake Public Schools.  An avid fisherman, he was also a member of the National Rifle Association.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Mallory Peterson, and by a sister, Arlene Schorr.

   A loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, surviving are his three daughters, Cindy Biagioni and husband Al of Chesapeake, VA, Susan Milne of Hertford, and Brenda Bray of Hertford; a son, Karl Peterson of Hertford; two sisters, Sandra VanKersen of Rockingham and Joan Bauman of Pottersville, NY; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

   A memorial service with military honors will be held Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. in the Miller & Van Essendelft Funeral Chapel, 1125 Harvey Point Road, Hertford, and will be officiated by the Rev. Kristopher Adams.  Friends may join the family Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home.

   In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his memory may be made to any chapter of the American Cancer Society.

   Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.millerfhc.com.