Robert “Peter” Shackelford passed away peacefully in the early morning on Monday, August 19th, 2024, at the age of 82.
Peter dedicated his life to his family and wife of 57 years. He was a math mastermind in school and a lineman in the US Army while serving in Korea. A skilled brick mason, Peter built the house of Maureen’s dreams where they cherished their life together. Peter was an avid learner – he attended night school and started working at Kodak in 1976. Peter worked many years as a tool and die worker, advancing his career to a mold maker. He loved to spend time in his own workshop, working on special projects with wood and his many machine tools.
Peter loved being outside in his hammock, having bonfires with his family and playing cards. A movie enthusiast, Peter’s favorite TV show was MASH, and he always had one of his CDs playing; Johnny Cash, Neil Diamond, John Denver, and Lionel Richie being some of his favorite musicians.
In younger days, Peter’s childhood home was in Greece, NY. He loved visiting his grandfather’s candy store, and developed a passionate sweet tooth known to many. Some of his favorite desserts being ice cream, cheesecake, kuchen, and lemon shortbread cookies.
Peter is predeceased by his parents, Robert and Marion Shackelford. He is survived by his sister, Joy; and brothers, Marty and Johnny. Peter is also survived by the love of his life, Maureen; and their 4 children, Matthew, Murae, Marisa, and Megan; 11 grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren.
Peter was a man of few words, with fairness being a virtue most important to him. He spread his love equally between his children and grandchildren, whether it be through his generosity, or his loving actions.
We love and miss you forever Pete, Dad, and Grandpa.
A celebration of life will be held privately with details to come. In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to the Veterans or Children with Childhood Cancer in Peter’s memory.
