James Peterson, 85, of Baldwinsville, passed away peacefully at his home on September 25, 2022.
Jim was born in 1936 to the late Laurence Sr. and Mary (Luke) Peterson in Baldwinsville where he remained a resident for life. Following high school Jim married Karen Martin and they recently celebrated 65 years of marriage.
For six years, Jim served in the National Guard. From a young age Jim loved the outdoors, both hunting and various motorsports like, four-wheeling, motorcycling and snowmobiling. He retired from G.E. as an interstate truck driver after over 40 years of service and continued other driving jobs after that.
Jim was a lifetime communicant of St. Mary’s Church where his faith was instrumental in being a Christian family man who will be missed by all who knew him.
In addition to his parents, Jim is predeceased by his son, Kevin; and brothers Laurence Jr., Alonzo, Raymond, and Robert.
Surviving is his wife, Karen; children, Mark (Kathi) Peterson, Beth (Dave) Carpenter, Lynn (James) Cayea, Gale (Heidi) Harper; sister, Elsie Peterson; grandchildren, Shannon, Megan, Erinn, Liann Peterson, Bradley(Liz) and Amanda Carpenter, Johnathan and Tyler Cayea; and great grandson Johnathan Anthony Cayea; along with many nieces nephews and friends.
Contributions may be made in Jim’s memory to St. Mary’s Church. Online at FalardeauFH.com.
