Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home

Nelson, Peter Charles

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Palmyra: March 9, 2015.  Predeceased by parents, Arthur and Mary; brother, Tommy; and sister, Peggy.  He is survived by his wife, Kelly; 5 brothers, Danny (Jolan), Jimmy (Nancy), Paul (Janet), Patrick, John; 2 sisters, Mary Lorthioir (Kenny), Kathy Sluszka; father and mother in law, Ed and Donna Farquhar, sisters in law, Kimmie Aurand (Ryan), Krisse Cardona (Brian) and 32 nieces and nephews.

Peter was a fun-loving man who enjoyed the outdoors, camping, playing and listening to music, cooking, painting, restoring homes, carpentry, traveling, teaching and spending time with family and friends – especially when he made them laugh.  He was a gentle soul who loved his pets and gave harbor to strays that needed a safe haven.

Friends are welcome to call at the Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home, 7501 Pittsford-Palmyra Road, Fairport (Egypt location), Sunday 12:00-2:00 and 6:00-8:00.  Funeral service Monday 11:00 at White Haven, Marsh Road, Pittsford.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canandaigua City School District, where a music scholarship is being established in his name.  Checks should be made payable to the Canandaigua School District in memory of Peter Nelson and may be mailed to 143 N. Pearl Street Canandaigua, NY 14424.

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2 responses to “Nelson, Peter Charles”

  1. Tom Davis Avatar
    Tom Davis

    We will miss you Pete. Such a kind and pleasant man to be with. Many thanks for your service to our kids (our own boys Matt and Mike) and the students if the Canandaigua music department.

  2. Michael Reidlinger Avatar
    Michael Reidlinger

    To Pete’s wife, family and friends, My deepest condolences go out to all you. I knew Pete back in Our Lady of Lourdes, F’dale HS and was a roommate at SUNY Oswego. I considered Pete to be a life long friend even though we last saw each other at our HS 20 year reunion in 1998. We had some great times over the years and often thought of him wondering where he was living and how he was doing. We played a lot of music back in the day, harmonizing Neil, CSN and Simon and Garfunkel to name a few. There was that connection that Pete and I had that musicians only have. He was very talented and a lot of fun to be around. I will miss him but he will live on. Long May You Run-Stills/Young
    Rest in Peace and God Bless Pete Nelson.
    Michael Reidlinger