Peter J O'Neil, age 67, of Hornell, New York passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Peter was born in Norwich, NY. He is the son of Edward R and Dorothy M O’Neil. He graduated high school in Ithaca.
Growing up as a kid, he was coached in baseball by his father and served as a great 2nd baseman. Peter also enjoyed spending winters with his family at Greek Peak, as he was an avid skier. He also relished self taught carpentry work. Peter was a resident of Ontario Community Residence, there he was known “for his sense of humor and having the best laugh. He was caring, thoughtful and always there to help a friend in need. He loved cooking for others and sharing his recipes so much that he earned the nickname “Chef Petey Pedro”. He loved going for walks, practicing his exercises and martial arts, goofing around with the staff and his peers. He enjoyed cool Autumn weather, cheering for his favorite football teams and going out for ice cream.” Members of Peter’s community described him as an “earthly angel” who made a lasting impression on everyone he met.
Peter is survived by his brothers, William “Billy” O’Neil, of Stowe, VT; Joseph O’Neil, of Sparks, NV; and his sister, Jacqueline O’Neil, of Taftville, CT; also surviving are several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his father, Edward; his mother, Dorothy; his brothers and sisters, David, Margaret “Peg”, Michael, Fred, Patricia “Patty” and Patrick “PJ”.
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