Ronald A. Peck

Millerton — Ronald A. Peck, 68, a lifelong Millerton resident, died Sunday, March 1, 2009, at Ferncliff Nursing Home in Rhinebeck.

Mr. Peck worked at Keuffel & Esser Co. in Millerton for 29 years, until his retirement.

He loved to walk on the Harlem Valley Rail Trail, and was an honorary member of the Millerton Fire Department. He was also a member of the Millerton Methodist Church.

He served in the U.S. Army for two years during Vietnam, and then in the Army Reserves. He was honorably discharged in 1969, and was a member of the Millerton American Legion Post No. 178.

Born in Boston Corners, N.Y., on May 28, 1940, he was the son of the late George and Marion (Eggleston) Johnson Peck.

He moved to Millerton with his family at the age of 3, and attended Webutuck High School.

On March 18, 1967, in Millerton Methodist Church, he married Lois J. Wright.  

In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Rhonda Quinn and her husband, Christopher, of Palm Coast, Fla., Linda Ferolito and her husband, Anthony, of Pleasant Valley, N.Y., and Carol Manning and her husband, Allyn, of Thomaston, Conn.; three grandsons, Anthony Quinn and Matthew and Christopher Ferolito; a brother, Arthur Peck of Copake; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two brothers, Edward and Alan Peck; and a sister, Shirley Conklin.

In keeping with his wishes, Mr. Peck will be cremated. His family will hold a memorial service at the Millerton Methodist Church at a later date.

Memorial donations may be sent to the Harlem Valley Rail Trail Association, PO Box 356, Millerton, NY 12546. Donations will be used to purchase a bench in his name.

Arrangements are under the care of Sweet’s Funeral Home, Hyde Park. To send an online condolence, visit sweetsfuneralhome.com.

 

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