Obituary of Peter Saracino

Waterloo - Peter Vito Saracino, 78, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side at Geneva General Hospital, Thursday, February 26, 2015. There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be 6:00 p.m. Monday (March 2) at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Center St., Waterloo. Rev. James Fennessy, pastor, will officiate. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Ontario --Yates Hospice, 756 Pre-Emption Rd., Geneva, NY, 14456 or Geneva General Hospital ICU, 196 North St., Geneva, NY, 14456. Peter was born March 25,1936 in Seneca Falls, the son of Peter and Mary Patella Saracino. Pete had an impeccable reputation as a lifelong local businessman and general contractor, with quality of work being his company's highest priority. He was known as a great guy and a true gentleman, and was truly loved by all who knew him. Pete loved to play and watch sports, with a true passion for baseball. He also excelled at basketball and football, and was so proud to recently be inducted into the Mynderse Academy Athletic Hall of Fame. He was also part of many successful area semi-pro baseball and basketball teams, and valued the camaraderie of his friends and teammates. Pete served and protected our country as a veteran of the US Army, and his travels across Europe afforded him the opportunity to play sports as well. Most importantly he loved and enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Linda Jones Saracino; son, Scott (Jeanna) Savage; daughter, Abbie (Lance) Rearick; he was affectionately known as "Papa Peep" to grandchildren, Jake Rearick, Chance Rearick, Walker Rearick, Aldyn Savage and Andra Savage; brothers, Frank (Rose) Saracino and Mario (Mary) Saracino of Seneca Falls; sister, Helen "Alice" Havelin of Seneca Falls; many nieces and nephews; and mother-in-law, Norma Jones. Pete was predeceased by his sisters, Alberta (Lou) DeSarro and Vinnie (Art) Christiano; brother, Louis (Madeline) Saracino, father-in-law, Tom Jones; and sister-in-law, Missy Minns. Condolences for the family may be sent to www.coegenungfuneralhome.com.