Obituary of James Henry Peterson
James Peterson, 85 of Baldwinsville, passed away peacefully at his home on September 25, 2022.
Jim was born in 1936 to the late Laurence Sr. and Mary (Luke) Peterson in Baldwinsville where he remained a resident for life. Following high school Jim married Karen Martin and they recently celebrated 65 years of marriage. For six years, Jim served in the national guard. From a young age Jim loved the outdoors, both hunting and various motorsports like, 4 wheeling, motorcycling, and snowmobiling. He retired from G.E. as an Interstate Truck Driver after over 40 years of service and continued other driving jobs after that. Jim was a lifetime communicant of St. Mary's Church where his faith was instrumental in being a Christian family man who will be missed by all who knew him.
In addition to his parents, Jim is predeceased by his son, Kevin; and brothers Laurence Jr., Alonzo, Raymond, and Robert.
Surviving is his wife, Karen; children, Mark (Kathi) Peterson, Beth (Dave) Carpenter, Lynn (James) Cayea, Gale (Heidi) Harper; sister, Elsie Peterson; grandchildren, Shannon, Megan, Erinn, Liann Peterson, Bradley(Liz) and Amanda Carpenter, Johnathan and Tyler Cayea; and great grandson Johnathan Anthony Cayea; along with many nieces nephews and friends.
Calling hours will be held from 4-7 PM Thursday, September 29, at Falardeau Funeral Home, A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 AM Friday at St. Mary's Church in Baldwinsville with burial to follow in St. Mary's Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Jim's memory to St. Mary's Church.