Thomas J. Peterson

Thomas J. Peterson 78, of Lewis Center, Ohio, passed away on September 16, 2022, at St. Ann's Hospital in Westerville, Ohio. Tom was born on June 2, 1944, in Kittanning, PA., son of the late John and Annie (Kersul) Peterson. Tom was later raised in Bessemer, PA where he attended Bessemer High School. He attained his High School Graduate Equivalency Diploma (GED) and an Electrician Certification from New Castle Vocational Technical School. He served in the United States Marine Corp where he held the rank of Lance Corporal. He served during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Tom received two Medals of Good Conduct, a Rifle Sharpshooters Medal, and a Pistol Expert Designation. Tom was a member at St. Anthony Church in Bessemer. He worked for Castle Builders Supply (CBS) driving cement mixers and heavy equipment.

Tom is survived by his brother, David (Peggy) Peterson, his brother-in-law, Angelo (Eileen) Mazzocco, nieces and nephews, Marc and Jemi Peterson, Paije Peterson, Jodi and Justin Sarvey, Brooke Sarvey, Payson Sarvey, Chris and Steph Mazzocco, Gemma Mazzocco, Andrea Mazzocco, and John Patrick Mazzocco. Tom's Caretaker was Cindy Anderson.

In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his wife, Jackie (Mazzocco) Peterson whom he married on February 8, 1969, she died on January 8, 2015, and brother John.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, from noon - 3:00 pm followed by a blessing service at 3:00 pm at the Terry Cunningham Funeral Home, Bessemer, PA. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery.

Birthplace & Residence Birthplace: Kittanning
Resided In: Lewis Center formerly of Bessemer

Viewing Location: Terry Cunningham Funeral Home
Date: Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Time: 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Funeral Location: Terry Cunningham Funeral Home
Date: Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Service Time: 3:00 pm

Cemetery Location: St. Anthony Cemetery
Date: Thursday, September 22, 2022

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