Peter Charles Weinberg

August 12th, 1948 - April 1st, 2020

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Obituary of Peter Charles Weinberg August 12, 1948 - April 1, 2020 Peter Charles Weinberg passed away on April 1, 2020, after a valiant battle with COVID-19. He is survived by Betsy, his loving wife of 33 years, and his two beloved children Margit (Blair) and Raymond. Beams of sunshine in Peter's life were his two grandchildren, Louie and Diana. Peter is also survived by his sisters Mary-beth (Rick) and Jeanie (Tom), nieces and nephews Rob (Jessica), Cam (Becca), Rachel (Will), Drew and Scott. Peter was born on August 12, 1948 in New York, NY to Jean (Maloney) and Raymond Weinberg. Peter was raised in the Bronx. He attended Bronx public schools and played hoops in local playgrounds with friends and strangers, alike. Due to his participation in the rapid advance class at J.H.S.101, Peter graduated from Christopher Columbus High School at 16 years old, and two short months later matriculated into The Colorado College. He brought with him his formidable Bronx-honed athletic skills and began his career on the Varsity basketball and intramural football teams. He excelled in mathematics, his major, and graduated with a degree in that field. All this time, Peter was developing an expansive skill set at the Boys Athletic League summer camps where his father was an executive and camp director. Peter started as a camper at about seven years old, and then was selected to be a senior camper, kitchen boy, counselor, and finally Director of Camp Kirby, the organization's training camp for adolescent boys who showed interest and potential to be counselors. Peter adhered to the values taught at camp and in his home: to respect all people of all races, religions, and ethnicities, and to accord to all basic dignity and a fair chance to survive in the world. After graduating from college, Peter was drafted into the U.S. Army where he served from 1969-1971 in the finance department at Fort Hood, TX. He also engaged in every sport available. Peter put his newly acquired financial skills to use while attending the Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania where he earned his MBA. After graduating from Wharton, he started his career in accounting at Arthur Young and Company. Over the years, Peter held various positions in the financial services industry, most recently as Senior Vice President, Controller at Patriot Bank in Stamford, CT. Betsy and Peter were joyfully married in August 1987 and took up residence in Manhattan on East 79th Street. In 1996, the family moved to Mamaroneck, NY where they spent many happy years boating, gardening, laughing and raising their family. Peter has always been, and will forever remain an honored hero of our family, having survived first hand both attacks on The World Trade Center in 1993 and 2001. On 9/11, at the first sign of danger, Peter announced to his staff that it was time to exit the building. He helped save many lives, risking his own by way of his quick thinking and bravery. Above all else, Peter was always a gentleman and will be remembered for his love of family, resilience in life, kindness, great sense of humor, love of animals (Jackie, Georgia and Willie) and for being an unwavering and devoted New York sports fan.

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Memorial for Peter Weinberg

May 20th, 2021

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

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Chris Kauth

My life and Peter's overlapped during the summer months when he was working in New York's Harriman State Park for the Boys Athletic League. Peter was a long-time mentor to me. He was my counselor and unit leader of the Cheyenne Village at Camp Kiwago. I remained in camping and spent time again with Peter when he directed Camp Kirby, the B.A.L.'s leadership training camp, for aspiring counselors of which I was one. He was a long-time mentor and over the years I followed in his footsteps to become the unit leader of the Cheyenne Village, and later I took a turn at directing Camp Kirby as well. It should have come as no surprise that all of the qualities I so much admired and appreciated in Peter were the exact same traits everyone saw and treasured, from family member, to friends, college team mates, peers and professional colleagues. It should have come as no surprise because Peter was authentically kind, wise, compassionate and generous. He truly lived these warm values and shared his positive outlook openly and honestly. His untimely passing leaves all of us who knew him shortchanged. I am thankful for the gift of his friendship and the direction he provided me when I was growing up. For now, I shall try and remain positive and to avoid focusing on what I no longer have - Peter would have approved. Thank you, Peter and my condolences to all who knew and loved him. I share in your sadness.

Published May 21st, 2021

Christopher Schilling

".. a body in motion stay in motion..in the same direction… unless acted on by an outside greater force." In this case, the body was the many people who had the good fortune to know Peter. The force was not a push, but Peter's gravitational, magnetic pull. A big brother to Mary-beth and Jeanie, Peter touched my life, and certainly many others, in similar ways. He shined a pathway beyond Wilcox Ave., or in my case Ellis Ave. I got to know Peter as an upper East Sider, a recent Wharton grad, Arthur Young accountant and a finance executive (CFO?) at International Flavors and Fragrances, not to overlook Colorado College and the many years at camp. He was young enough to be relatable, old enough to look up to. He was willing to welcome and embrace without judgement. The impact of his example was profound. His enjoyment of the simple pleasures in life was exuberant and enlightening. Tagging along on drives in his blue Vega to Bear Mountain, seeing the fall leaves, picking apples, traipsing around the Upper East Side in the evening to pop into Elaine's for a quick drink and celebrity sighting. Peter brought the delight of first time innocence to life moments he experienced over and over. Peter - Your work is done, heaven awaits. Rest in Peace.

Published May 20th, 2021

Thomas Pedersen

Published May 19th, 2021

Ellen Sciortino

Peter was my first cousin. His Mom Jean and my Dad John were brother and sister. Together we shared many joys and sorrows. We experienced the births of our children and grandchildren, weddings, many happy holidays including visits from Santa at Wilcox Avenue, family parties and family deaths. He lived a life of meaning. His life was a blessing, his memories a pleasure, he is respected and loved beyond words and will be missed beyond measure. Rest In Peace Peter Love, Ellen

Published May 20th, 2021

Rick Cotten

I moved to NYC in 1980 and joined the NYAC shortly thereafter. Peter was a fixture on the basketball court. There were a lot of big egos on the hardwood. Machismo and sexism were still in vogue among the alpha males of the Big Apple but Peter was unfailingly welcoming, kind-hearted, upbeat, gentlemanly, and entertaining. Did I mention that his jump shot was money? It was always a pleasure to run into him on the court, in the locker room, in the Tap Room, and around town. At some point I mentioned that I had graduated from Colorado College in 1979. I don't recall Peter mentioning that he too was a graduate. I just remember him talking about his little sister Jeannie. He was effusive in his praise; there was no denying the love and pride he had for her. I left the City in 1994. Peter and I were still working on our basketball game. The wonderful first impression he had made on me 14 years earlier never waned.

Published May 19th, 2021