Peter was a soft-spoken, smart, and thoughtful man who adored his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Mary Keefe Terlizzi, his son Peter John Terlizzi and his wife Sandra, his daughter Lisa Margaret Terlizzi and her husband Brett, his 6 grandchildren, Justin, Julia, Jillian, Jade, Ava, and Brett. He is also survived by his sisters, Theodora, Lauretta, and Madelyn, his brother Angelo, and many other loving family members, nieces, nephews and friends.
Peter was a Vietnam-era Army Veteran and a star high school athlete. He had a quick wit, a patient spirit, and a love of many genres of music. He helped numerous people along the recovery journey through his active involvement with AA for many years. He was a mentor to many, including his nephews and nieces. He was always there to lend a helping hand to others in need, especially his family and friends. He and his wife Mary were the willing and gracious hosts to the many relatives and friends who visited and lived with them over the years.
Peter was in the trucking freight business for most of his career, as a salesman and regional manager. He then bravely switched careers later in life to be a financial advisor for Merrill Lynch. Upon retiring, Peter enjoyed his hobby of appraising, buying, and selling coins and other treasures. He loved teaching his grandchildren and other family members about coins and the thrill of making the sale and closing the deal. He loved living on Cape Cod and took many walks with his family to some of his favorite places, like the Herring Run, Canoe Pond, and the Brewster Natural History Museum grounds. He enjoyed taking his grandchildren to The Earth House store and treating them to a special item each time. He will be remembered for his kindness, generosity, patience, quick wit, love of God and love of nature.
A Memorial Service will be Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 10:30am, at CapeFaith Church, 251 Osterville West Barnstable Rd, Osterville, MA. Light luncheon to follow at “Tavern on the Green at Olde Barnstable” Marstons Mills, MA.
Burial will be private on another date.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Peter’s name to The Fisher House Foundation, who provides lodging to Veterans and their family members who are receiving medical treatment, or to the Salvation Army.
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