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Obituary of William A. Peterson
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William A. Peterson
Allegany, NY William A. Peterson, 71, of 2936 Five Mile Rd. passed away unexpectedly Wednesday (June 15, 2016) at his home.
Born August 21, 1944 in Olean he was a son of Carl A. and Phyllis Beck Peterson. On December 31, 1964 in Olean he married Sharon A. Bowen who predeceased him August 1, 2011.
Mr. Peterson was raised in Olean and worked for Dresser Rand for many years prior to his retirement. He had been a member of United Steelworkers Union Local #4601.
He was a family man, always enjoying get-togethers and cookouts. He also made many friends at Total Senior Care that is where he spent many of his recent days. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan as well.
Surviving are 4 daughters Debra Peterson, Cheryl Peterson and Patricia (Michael) Smith, all of Olean and a daughter Karen Peterson of Phoenix, AZ; 5 grandchildren Stacey (Andrew) Silvis, William Gayton, Johnathan Perrington, Jr., Brandyn Perrington and Tayona Peterson; 5 great grandchildren; 2 sisters Margaret (Russell) Perrington of South Carolina and Cindy (Allen) Whitehead of Olean and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife he was predeceased by a sister Bonnie Blauvelt and 2 brothers Donald Peterson and Howard Peterson.
The family will receive friends on Friday (June 17, 2016) from 9:30 to 11:00am at the Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home 3128 W. State Rd. Olean. Services will begin at 11:00am in the funeral home. Burial will be in Allegany Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Cornerstone Full Gospel Church, 118 Brookview Ave. Olean, NY 14760. Online condolences may be expressed at oleanfuneralhome.com.
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We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at Casey Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home
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