Peter T. Shive, Jr. Newington, Connecticut Obituary

Peter T. Shive, Jr.

Peter T. Shive Jr, 60, of Newington, CT, formerly of Wethersfield and East Hartford, CT, departed this life with his loving family by his side, after a brave battle with COVID-19, on Thursday, October 7, 2021. He was born in Hartford, CT, the son of the late Rachel (Doyon) Shive and Peter T. Shive Sr. of East Hartford. Peter is survived by his ex-wife Lisa and their two children, Brianna and Quinn Shive. He also leaves behind five siblings; Daniel Roberts and his wife Sue of Manchester, Susan Kopecki and her husband Jay of Coventry, Barbara Mullins of West Hartford, the late Steven Shive and his wife Pam of East Hartford, and Michelle Shive and her husband Ed Hovan of Bolton as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews. Peter loved his family dearly, he was a devoted father, son, brother, and uncle. Peter was blessed with a large and loving family. All who knew Peter loved his kindness, loving smile and caring ways. In 1979, Peter graduated from Penney High School in East Hartford and admirably served in the U.S. Army in the 82nd Airborne Ranger Division for four years. Peter served as a corrections officer for over 20 years with The Department of Corrections for the State of Connecticut. After retirement, Peter worked part-time as a limo driver. Peter was highly respected for his strong work ethic, his ability to work well with others and his ability to find laughter and humor in every aspect of life. Peter’s greatest joy was spending time with his family. He loved watching movies, crossword puzzles, poker, golfing and music. Peter's greatest joy was his two children, Brianna and Quinn, always putting them first, they were the love of his life. Family and friends may call at the Duksa Funeral Home in Newington on Friday, October 15, 2021 from 4:00p.m.-7:00 p.m. A private family service with military honors will be held. To honor a cause that was near to Peter’s heart, please consider making a donation to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation. To share a memory with his family, please visit us at www.duksa.net.
December 27, 1960 - October 7, 202112/27/196010/07/2021
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Peter T. Shive Jr, 60, of Newington, CT, formerly of Wethersfield and East Hartford, CT, departed this life with his loving family by his side, after a brave battle with COVID-19, on Thursday, October 7, 2021. He was born in Hartford, CT, the son of the late Rachel (Doyon) Shive and Peter T. Shive Sr. of East Hartford. Peter is survived by his ex-wife Lisa and their two children, Brianna and Quinn Shive. He also leaves behind five siblings; Daniel Roberts and his wife Sue of Manchester, Susan Kopecki and her husband Jay of Coventry, Barbara Mullins of West Hartford, the late Steven Shive and his wife Pam of East Hartford, and Michelle Shive and her husband Ed Hovan of Bolton as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews. Peter loved his family dearly, he was a devoted father, son, brother, and uncle. Peter was blessed with a large and loving family. All who knew Peter loved his kindness, loving smile and caring ways. In 1979, Peter graduated from Penney High School in East Hartford and admirably served in the U.S. Army in the 82nd Airborne Ranger Division for four years. Peter served as a corrections officer for over 20 years with The Department of Corrections for the State of Connecticut. After retirement, Peter worked part-time as a limo driver. Peter was highly respected for his strong work ethic, his ability to work well with others and his ability to find laughter and humor in every aspect of life. Peter’s greatest joy was spending time with his family. He loved watching movies, crossword puzzles, poker, golfing and music. Peter's greatest joy was his two children, Brianna and Quinn, always putting them first, they were the love of his life. Family and friends may call at the Duksa Funeral Home in Newington on Friday, October 15, 2021 from 4:00p.m.-7:00 p.m. A private family service with military honors will be held. To honor a cause that was near to Peter’s heart, please consider making a donation to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation. To share a memory with his family, please visit us at www.duksa.net.

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Friday, October 15 2021
04:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Duksa Family Funeral Homes at Newington Memorial
20 Bonair Ave
Newington, CT 06111
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