Avis de décès de James-Robert Peck

James Robert Peck, 83, of Crystal River, Florida, and formerly of Vernon and Tupper Lake, New York, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 27, 2009. Born on May 20, 1925, in Theresa, NY, son of Cora (Gray) and Clifton Peck. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marines in WWII. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart and is listed on the registry of the Purple Heart Hall of Honor in Vail's Gate, NY, where he was interviewed and shown in their Hall of Honor video. He served with the Marine Corps League Citrus Detachment, honor guard during services at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell and also volunteered his services with the Young Marines of Citrus County. His memberships include; the Marine Corps League Citrus Detachment #819 of Beverly Hills, FL, American Legion Post #404 in Vernon, NY and the Teamsters. His passion was making clocks and lamps, which are dearly treasured by family and friends. He loved fishing, hunting and boating and was always busy tinkering with many projects. He was preceded in death by two grandsons, Evan Wojtasinski and Edward Peck, Jr. and great-granddaughter, Taylor Venditti; brothers, Francis and Ralph Peck and sister, Jennie Hull. Survivors include his loving and devoted wife of 62 years, Harriet Peck of Crystal River, FL; sons, Edward Peck, Sr. and wife Janice, David Peck and wife Bernadette, Timothy Peck and wife Lisa; daughters, Carol Pearo and husband Dave, Corey Gilleece and husband Mike all from the Oneida, NY area and daughter, Gerry Lynn Wojtasinski and husband Henry of Crystal River, FL, 18 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Peck's ashes will be laid to rest at a later date at the Florida National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Citrus County, PO Box 641270, Beverly Hills, FL 34464. Cremation arrangements under the direction of Fero Funeral Home.