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Peter F. Gamma - Class of 1958

Submitted by Rich & Carolyn Crisci on 14/Jul/2024
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        Peter F. Gamma, NFA Class of 1958, quietly slipped away into heaven on the morning of June 15, 2024 with his wife and son by his side.  Peter was the son of the late Alexander P. Gamma Sr. & Eva Catherine (Kukla) Gamma. He was born on July 10, 1940.  In addition to his parents, Peter was predeceased by his siblings Robert Kukla, Michael A. Gamma Sr., Francis Gamma, Alexander P. Gamma Jr., his sister Patricia Durante and her husband (Richard). He was also pre-deceased by his brother-in-law Walter Bowden and his Grandson Connor Gamma.

He is survived by his loving wife Marian (Salbucci) Wilson-Gamma, Sons Peter G. Gamma and his partner Michael Lorenzo, Dr. Brett A. Gamma (MaryKay), his sisters Catherine Bowden and Carolyn Crisci (Richard),  his two loving granddaughters Madison & Clare Gamma.  He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and the extended family of Marian's children, grand and great grand children.

Pete was well known in the Newburgh area for his prowess as an all around athlete, He stood out during his NFA years in Basketball, Baseball, Track and Bowling. After NFA his bowling skills took him to the professional level, but was held back due to the lack of sponsorship to get to the big games. He played softball among the many leagues in the Newburgh area.  He also played racquetball at the YMCA and entered a Coca Cola sponsored state doubles tournament with his son Brett, and they came in 2nd place. Golf was a game he turned to in his later years and played well while making many friends and learned to enjoy the game.

He spent his entire working career as an Ironworker working out of Local 417. Even after he had a hard day's work he found the time & strength to compete in sports and enjoy the game. He gave his time freely to help others lending a hand whenever needed.  He was the Past Exalted Ruler of Elks Lodge 247 and was always involved with the benevolence of the Elks creed.  Pete was a caring and loving individual who will be sadly missed by his family & friends. The family mourns the loss of a good husband, father, grandfather, brother & Uncle .  His memory will live on and will be taken with us when we see him again.

Funeral arrangements were made by Parsell Funeral Home.
https://www.parsellfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Peter-Gamma-2/#!/TributeWall
Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery in New Windsor, NY at a later date at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of sending flowers, a donation may be made in Pete's memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, https://st.jude.org as this organization was dear to his heart.

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