Continuation of tree (3rd child of Theodore William Peters/Emily Vandermaele); all known surname descendants:
9 Theodore William Peters b: 16 January 1920 Detroit, Wayne, MI; d: 14 October 1997 Sarasota, Sarasota, FL
+Loretta Wasielewski b: 9 October 1921 Michigan; m: 30 December 1939 Detroit, Wayne, MI [Alex/Stella Wasielewski]; d: 24 December 1986 Detroit, Wayne, MI
10 Rodney Peters b: Abt. 1946; d: Aft. September 2019
10 Gary Peters b: Abt. 1951; d: Aft. September 2019
*2nd Wife of Theodore Peters:
+Lydia Fanelli (Provenzano) b: 30 May 1931 Detroit, Wayne, MI; m: unknown Michigan [Albert/Mary Crisoliti]; d: 14 September 2019 Sarasota, Sarasota, FL
Notes for Theodore WilliamPeters:
Census
- 1940 Detroit, Wayne, Michigan: Theodore Peters 20 salesman/wholesale radio, wife Loretta 18 [Fairview Avenue]
- 1945 Delray Beach, Palm Beach, Florida: Theodore Peters 25 (MI) army air, wife Loretta 23.
- 1950 Detroit, Wayne, MI: Theodore W. Peters 30 wholesale salesman/wholesale television, wife Loretta M. 28, Rodney 3.
WWII Records: Theodore William Peters Jr., res. 17877 Dresden Avenue, Detroit; b. 16 Jan 1920 Detroit; contact Mrs. Loretta Peters (same address); 5' 11", 140 lbs., blue eyes & blonde hair, light complexion; 1 Jul 1941 Detroit, MI.
Obituary: Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), Friday, 17 October 1997: Theodore Peters Jr., of Sarasota, Florida; died Tuesday, October 14, 1997 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Born on January 16, 1920 in Detroit, MI; Mr. Peters has been a resident of Sarasota for 7 years coming from Mt. Clemens, MI. Mr. Peters was a retired builder, a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corp during WW II, a member of St. Martha's Catholic Church, an avid boater, and a member of the Sarasota Power Squadron. Mr. Peters is survived by his wife, Lydia Peters of Sarasota, FL, two sons, Rodney Peters of Traverse City, MI and Gary Peters of Shelby Township, MI, two sisters, Alma Merrelli of Clinton Township, MI and June Hofmann of San Marcos, CA, two brothers, Bernard Peters of Port Richey, FL, and Donald Peters of Sacramento, CA and three grandchildren. There will be no visitation. A Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated on Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Martha's Catholic Church in Sarasota, FL. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society. Toale Brothers Colonial Chapel in Sarasota, FL is in charge of arrangements.
Notes for Loretta Wasielewski:
Obituary: Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), Saturday, 27 December 1986: Loretta M. Peters, Dec. 24, 1986. Beloved wife of Ted; dearest mother of Rodney and Gary; grandmother of Ryan and Joshua; sister of Shirley Rusnak. Funeral service Monday 9:30 a.m. Kaul Funeral Home, Clinton Twp., to St. Thecia Catholic Church 10 a.m. Prayers Sunday 3:30 p.m. Visitation Saturday 3-9 p.m. Sunday 2-9 p.m.
Notes for Lydia Fanelli:
Obituary: Sarasota Herald-Tribune (FL), Thursday, 3 October 2019: Peters, Lydia, May 30, 1931 - Sept 14, 2019: Peters, Lydia Provenzano (Fanelli) passed away on September 14, 2019, in Sarasota, Florida. Lydia was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 30, 1931. She married Antonio Provenzano in Detroit. They were blessed with five children. Antonio preceded her in death, as well as her third son, Anthony "Tony" Provenzano. Lydia married Theodore "Ted" Peters, Jr. in Michigan. They relocated to Sarasota where they filled their lives with family, friends, art and culture. Ted also preceded Lydia in death. Lydia is survived by her children, Mario, (Jo), David, Patti, and Victor; grandchildren, Anthony (Katie), Erika (Iain), James, Michael (Jackie), Amber (John), and Joseph (Tara); great-grandchildren, Jack, Vinny, George, Doug, Reagan, and Logan; siblings, Lillian and Aggie; stepsons, Rod and Gary. Lydia was a beautiful, gentle and gracious soul. She took an interest in the lives of her family and friends, near and far. She was a consummate host, a patron of the arts and a champion for causes she held close to her heart. Lydia was a protector, a teacher and an inspiration to us all. Her kind eyes, warm smile and soft voice were a comfort to many. She is deeply missed. A private family service was held at St. Martha's Catholic Church of Sarasota. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Safe Place and Women Crisis Center of Sarasota or AIDS United.
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