Obituary of Peter Alteri

Peter Alteri Sr. 77, of Cortland passed away June 22, 2012 in Cortland Regional Medical Center with his family at his side. Peter was born September 8, 1934 in Morola, Italy the son of the late Frank and Angeline Costanini Alteri. Peter was a communicant of St. Anthonys Church and had been employed by Compagnini Construction, and retired from PS Griswold Construction Company, he was a member of the Homer Elks club. Peter is survived by his wife Joyce Partigianoni Alteri of Cortland, his sons: Peter (Lori) Alteri Jr, and Paul (Anna) Alteri of Cortland, his grandchildren Nicholas, Rebecca, and Jonathan, his sisters josephine (Gene) Mironti of Cortland, and Connie Mangano of Syracuse, several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 11:00 am Tuesday at St. Anthonys Church 50 Pomeroy St. Prayers of committal will follow in St. Marys Cemetery Cortland. Friends are invited to call from 5-7 pm Monday evening at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home 9 Lincoln Ave. Anyone wishing to make a memorial contribution in Peters name is asked to consider St. Anthonys Church 50 Pomeroy St. Cortland, New York 13045 or the American Red Cross 111 Port Watson St. Cortland, New York 13045 To offer on line condolences visit www.wright-beard.com Joyce and family, please accept the sincere condolences of my father Paul DeMane, and myself. I will always hold a fond memory of Pete. We always teased that we would get married on the 4th of July. Every year since I've been too old to play that game, I always think of Pete on the 4th of July, and all the wonderful summer days on DeRuyter Lake. So sorry for your loss. Paul DeMane & daughter Helen Burt Dear Joyce and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you all in my prayers. Pete was a wonderful man and was loved by everyone. God bless all. Carol Bailey My heartfelt sorrow on learning of Pete's illness and death. He was a good friend from kindergarten through high school. I will never forget his kindness and good cheer He was a good friend to all. Patricia Ackerman Fisch Hi Joyce and All: Sorry for your loss. Take Care Les & Jean Warren Dearest Joyce and family, my condolences for you great loss of a faithful husband and father. He was a friend to all who knew him and always cheerful and generous. You have always been in my prayers since I heard about Pete's illness and you will remain in my prayers as you deal with this loss. Loran F. Partigianoni Paul and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May the many happy memories of your dad bring peace and comfort to your hearts. Heidi-FLC Dear Joyce and Family, Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer. God bless, Richard Rosa, Peter Rosa Jr., Lynn Rosa Dudani, Deborah Rosa Voorhies Dear Joyce and family, I am so very sorry to hear of Pete's passing. I know that words of sympathy may seem empty sometimes, but I am sure he will be greatly missed. I know I have some great memories of him when we were all kids, and I hope the memories that you have, will be a great comfort to each of you. Sincerest sympathy, Polly (Mancini)Ward Joyce and Family. Please accept my condolence.Pete and I go back to grade school. Pete and I picked beans during the summer, before we could get a real job.During high school we were on the gymnastics team,Pete was so strong he could do things on the rings no one in our section could do. He saved my butt during our senior year, Jim Silsbe (GRHS) and I were skipping school. Admin. would call my house and my Grandmother would answer in Italian "Bobbie in school" Pete knew better, as president of our senior class, he called my Grandma. When he saw me up town he told me I had better get back in school if i wanted to graduate. Pete was a great guy and friend. Once again please accept my condolence. Bob Valentino Dear Joyce , Peter & Paul and all of your families, We are truly sorry for your loss, words cannot take away the sorrow you are feeling at this time, know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. (hugs) Amy Buggs & Ryan Riese Dear Joyce and Family So sorry to hear about Peter. We have had many, many happy memories together. We will definetly keep you in our prayers and I know that nothing I can say will ease your pain. Love to all.Tom & Anna Stimson Joyce, I'm sorry I missed the wake I was out of town at the time.Pete will alway hold a special spot in my heart as I looked at him as one of my mentors and I don't think you could pick a better one! If you ever need anything feel free to give me a call! Crabby & Tina Bishop Dear Joyce and family, We are sorry to hear of your loss. We will miss seeing you at the class reunion picnics. You and your family are all in our prayers at this very hard time. Lou and Alice Quatro