Peter A. Dzenutis Sr.

CORNWALL — Peter A. Dzenutis Sr., 95, of Canton, died peacefully Saturday,  April 9, 2022, at his home on Case Street, husband to Luigina Dzenutis. Peter was born in Secaucus, N.J., on December 13, 1926 to John and Mary (Bruzgis) Dzenutis, who both died at an early age and Peter was raised by his predeceased uncle and aunt, Ralph and Elizabeth Gibowich of  the Bronx.

Peter served in the U.S. Army 101st during WWII as a lineman, paratrooper, and officer horse caretaker. Peter developed a love of horses while serving and enjoyed raising and racing pigeons from an early age. Upon returning Peter met and married Luigina on February 15, 1953.  Peter and Luigina went on to have 12 children and lived in Amenia, N.Y., Norfolk, Ct., and Lake Wales, Fl. while raising them. Peter loved to build and repair. He was a roofer and builder and owned Royal Construction until his retirement. His greatest joy was simple time spent with his family!

Peter is survived by his children, Mary, Peter Jr. (Melinda), Elizabeth (Christopher) Fenn, John (Sandy), Ralph (Cleide), David, Stanley (Agnes), Tom (Robyn Croke), Ann, Luigina, and Rah.

Peter is also survived by his 18 grandchildren and many great grandchildren.  Peter is predeceased by son Michael, grandson Aman Sr. and siblings: John, Stanley, Michael, Millie, Helen, Annie (Gibowich), Francine (Gibowich) and Millie (Gibowich). 

A memorial service will be held at the Saint Martin of Tours Church of St Mary Lakeville, Conn., on April 21 at 11 a.m. followed by the burial at the Amenia Cemetery. Calling hours are on Wednesday, April 20 from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at The Kenny Funeral Home, which has care of the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Hartford.

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