Peter Chretien passed away suddenly on January 24th at the age of 75. He was born in Yonkers, New York on May 27, 1938. Peter was a devoted husband and loving father. He is survived by his wife Kitty of 50 years, his son Geoffrey and wife Carolyn of Orlando FL, his daughter Alison Beck and husband Bill of Boonton Twp., NJ, and his three grandchildren: Cade, Sarah, and William.

Peter grew up in White Plains, New York. He earned his undergraduate degree from Miami University (Ohio) and earned his Master's Degree (MBA) from New York University. After College, he followed in his father Ken's footsteps and began a long career in banking and finance. Peter also served in the United States Navy and Naval Reserves and retired a Commander. He was a member of the Delta Tau Delta Fraternity, and served on the boards of the Florida Philharmonic Orchestra, the Fort Lauderdale Museum of Art, and Board of Governors of the Lauderdale Yacht Club.

Peter's three passions in life were his family, his love of travel, and reading the New York Times. He and Kitty were intrepid travelers and would plan trips every year to far off places like Africa, India, China, Europe, and most recently, a Disney Cruise with his entire family to celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary. During retirement, he and Kitty had the best of both worlds spending winters in Mount Dora FL, and summers on Long Beach Island, NJ, where he loved going to the beach, boating, crabbing and spending time with his grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held for family and friends in Florida on Tuesday, January 28th at 1:00 pm at the First Presbyterian Church of Eustis (117 S. Center St., Eustis, FL). Peter's funeral will be held at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in Sleepy Hollow New York on Friday, January 31st at 11:30 am with a Service beforehand at the Coffey Funeral Home in Tarrytown NY (91 North Broadway, Tarrytown, NY) at 10:00 am. There will also be visiting hours at the funeral home on Thursday January 27th from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm.

The family is requesting that in lieu of flowers or other gifts, that donations be made on Peter's behalf to the following entities:

Spence-Chapin Adoption Services (Provides domestic and international adoption services)
410 East 92nd Street,
New York, NY 10128
(212) 369-0300

Food Pantry Lake Cares (Provides free or low cost food, clothing, baby formula, and meals)
2001 W. Old Highway 441, Suite 1
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 383-0100