Peter D. Martin of Jamesville passed peacefully at home on August 31 with his loving wife Suzanne (Disotell) by his side. Peter was born in Albion, NY on December 12, 1940 to Winifred and Daniel Martin. He grew up in Fayetteville then moved to Minoa in his teen years and graduated from Minoa High School in 1958. Peter spent a brief time in the US Marines and then worked his way through college as a barber, graduating from SUNY Cortland in 1963.

     Peter taught school and coached football in the Solvay school district and then went on to work in the insurance industry for the remainder of his long career. He was a Vice President at Harcourt Brace Javonovich, Inc. Insurance Division.

     Peter and Sue were fortunate to have spent time traveling and enjoying life beginning with their honeymoon in 1983 in Hawaii. They traveled over the years to Italy, England, Scotland, France, Germany, Greece, Thailand, Japan and Brazil, and spent wonderful times with family in Alaska, Indiana, and Florida.

     Peter was well-known and loved by many for his positive personality and kindness. He was a very giving person and it showed in all he did. Peter was proud to have worked for the Red Cross as a volunteer in California helping during wildfires. He was an original Trustee at Hamilton College, a member of Kiwanis and Lions Clubs, volunteered for Meals on Wheels and Toys for Tots. Peter could often be found organizing and cooking with his wife Sue for various charity events and feeding the less fortunate.

     Peter was predeceased by his parents, Winifred and Daniel; his sister, Kay; brother and best friend, Kent; and his stepdaughter, Amie (Benedick) Booth. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Sue; sisters, Dian (Bill) Gerhke, Connie (Dan) Gmyr, Tina O’Shaughnessy, Adriane Ager, and Nanette (Frank) Sharp; his brother, Gary; his son, Christopher; daughters, Kimberly and Pamela (Angelo) Rinaldi; stepdaughters Tami (Benedick) Grantier (Terry) and Wendi (Benedick) Evans; grandchildren, Corey and Caralee Rinaldi, Jordan and Carlie Evans, Hannah and Molly Smith; great grandchildren, Theo and Gray Evans; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.

     In lieu of calling hours, the family will be having an open house celebration of life gathering at Sue and Peter’s home in Jamesville from 3-7 PM on Thursday, September 8.