Michael S. Peter

SAUGERTIES…. Michael S. Peter, 61, of Schoolhouse Road joined his Dad in heaven on Wednesday, February 13, 2019.   Born on Mother’s Day May 12, 1957 in Kingston he was the son Blanche Sparling Peter and the late Carl Peter.  When he was a little boy he loved life and always lived each day to the fullest.  He loved cooking even as a little boy and continued on until he landed the “Sous Chef” at the Boston Harbor Hotel.   After the early death of his Dad, he came home to cook at various restaurants.

            He left for Florida and continued on to various prestigious restaurants.  He always ended up running the kitchen.   At D’Jous he oversaw 14 cooks and 2 sous chefs.  At Holmes Medical Center he was the Chef and Supervisor.   A spokesman for Holmes Medical Center quoted “Michael enjoys cooking, and he treats it as a Art, as he creates magic where he cooks.”   He cooked at Frederico’s, Stone Pony and the Legal Swine.

            Besides his mother of Saugerties, survivors include sisters: Dori (Stephen) Hopf of Saugerties and Kathy Peter and her companion, Terry Breintenstein; brothers: John of Saugerties, Carl of the Bronx and Sean (Bambi) Peter of Melbourne, Fla.; nieces: Alycia, Darien, Skylar and Abby and nephew, Dylan all of whom he adored and spoiled.

            His Funeral Service will be held 11:00 AM Monday at the Seamon-Wilsey Funeral Home, Inc. Cor. of John & Lafayette Sts.   Friends will be received Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.  Expressions of condolence may be shared with the family @SeamonWilseyFuneralHome

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