Peter McKay

Peter F. McKay - Age 69, of Scituate, passed away December 12, 2017 at his home. Beloved husband to Diane Burke-McKay. He was the son of Ruby McKay Nadeau of Biddeford, ME and the late Frederick McKay of Stoughton, Ma. Cherished father to Lisa McKay Espinosa, her husband Eric of Easton Ma, Matthew P. McKay of Jamaica Plain and Frederick J. McKay, his fiancée Meghan Moore of Seekonk, Ma. Loving grandfather to Haylee Anderson of Attleboro, Ma, Lauren and Brooke Espinosa of Easton, Ma and Gwen McKay of Bridgewater, Ma. He will be remembered by his brother Matthew C. McKay, his wife Dorota of Lyman, Me and sister Susan Drew of Stoughton, Ma as well as several nieces and nephews.

Peter lived possibly one of the most full and interesting of lives. In his younger years, he worked in the entertainment industry where he performed many different jobs from driving tour busses, escorting the loved ones of the famous to managing backstage activities on tours around the United States.

He had the pleasure of working for and getting to know people like Frank Sinatra, The Eagles, Eric Clapton, The Grateful Dead, Gerry Garcia, Cheap Trick, Twisted Sister, Whitesnake and the local band Fat City. He spent many years with the band Sha Na Na who became like a second family to him.

Peter could have written a book about all his experiences on the road and was always happy to share his stories with all who asked. In his younger years he owned a white GTO that he lovingly called “The Goat”. He loved cars and especially loved stock car racing and for a while he would travel around to all the local races and work in the pits.

Peter will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He loved to see people happy and his wishes are to celebrate his life instead of mourning it. Please join our family on January 6th at the VFW (VFW Post 3169, 736 rte 3A in Scituate Ma. (781-545-9831). from 1pm to 6pm to remember and celebrate Peter's life the way he would like all of us to.

“Hold on to the memories, they will hold on to you and I will hold on to you.”