Peter Allis Schellhorn Dobbs Ferry, New York Obituary

Peter Allis Schellhorn

Peter Allis Schellhorn July 18, 1990-September 1, 2011 Peter Allis Schellhorn of Dobbs Ferry New York passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2011 at the age of 21. Born in Bronxville, New York on July 18, 1990, Peter was the beloved and adored only son of Mary and Carl Schellhorn, grandson of William and Helen Allis, the nephew of Irma, Wendy, Bill, and Jeff, and godson of Sally and Michael. Peter graduated from The Masters School in 2008 and was to have begun his senior year at Oberlin College this fall. He had a brilliant and inquisitive mind and a passion for learning. He was a voracious reader and a gifted writer, who loved exploration and new adventures. Peter's early years were happy, fun, and energetic. As he entered his teens he began to suffer from serious depression and the illness finally overcame him. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Peter's memory may be made to The Masters School to establish the Peter Allis Schellhorn Award for Intellectual Curiosity, an honorary award to recognize a Masters student whose passion for learning and the life of the mind parallels that of Peter's. This annual award will enable Peter's spirit to continue beyond his very short life. The address is The Masters School, 49 Clinton Avenue, Dobbs Ferry, New York 10522. Contributions may also be made to The Children's Village, Dobbs Ferry, New York 10522.
July 18, 1990 - September 1, 201107/18/199009/01/2011
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Felicity Pine
August 3, 2012
Mary I just received the Bulletin and was shocked and heartbroken to see the obituary. I have been thinking about you ever since. Please accept my deepest condolences
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Becca Liitt
October 18, 2011
I went to Masters with Peter and just heard of his passing. I am so sorry for your loss. Peter was one of the smartest and genuine people I have met. He always had a kind word and made me laugh when I really needed it. His intelligence and quirky sense of humor is someth... Continue Reading
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Georgia Higbie
October 2, 2011
Dear Mary and Carl - We are so sorry for your tragic loss of Peter. A child is so precious and the loss so tremendous. You are in our prayers. - Henry & Georgia Higbie
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Jennifer Alden
September 30, 2011
I remember Peters having fun when he came to visit Japan Society with his parents. My deepest condolences to Carl and Mary and all their friends.
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Crystal J. Latty
September 27, 2011
Peter without knowing it was a major role model in my life. I have known this young man since 5th grade. We did many of the same things. We both had a love for languages, tennis, and we both made the hard transition from DFMS to Masters. Coming into a new environment is ... Continue Reading
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Wendy Sibley
September 16, 2011
Please accept my sincere condolences on your unimaginable loss. I know that words offer little comfort, but please know that my heart goes out to you and your family. In your grief I hope that you find some solace in friends and family, and in your happiest memories of y... Continue Reading
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Amy. Knight
September 14, 2011
My words fail me during this time of deep sorrow. Dear Mary and Carl, I know you are suffering from the deepest loss possible, the death of your dear son Peter. I wish I could take all your sadness away. They say the passing of time will heal you, and your wonderful memo... Continue Reading
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Barry Ginsberg
September 13, 2011
Mary and Carl I just learned of Peter's recent death. I extend my sincerest condolences, knowing that words are inadequate in these circumstances.
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Michael Ambrozek
September 12, 2011
We want to convey to Carl and Mary our sincerest condolances at their loss. Knowing how his hard work at Masters led him to many successes, we feel he had tremendous prospects. His memory will remain in our hearts forever. Charlotte, Jenny and Michael Ambrozek
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