Peter Jeffrey Varnerin
Peter Jeffery Varnerin, age 68, of Milton, died at his home on Monday, August 16, 2010.
Peter was a beloved husband, devoted father and grandfather “Nonno”.
Peter was born and raised in Dorchester and attended Boston Technical High School and Wentworth Institute in Boston.
He was president of Louis H. Varnerin and Sons, a building and remodeling business established by him and his father in 1950.
Peter moved to Milton in 1973 to raise his family and he resided there for the rest of his life.
Peter was an honest, faithful, and hard-working man who instilled the same values in his children. Peter loved his family, lived his life to the fullest, and never asked for much. He enjoyed fine wine, friends and large family dinners, where he could capture a room telling stories of childhood memories.
In addition to his business and family, Peter had a passion for horses, which led to ownership of many racehorses. Among one of his favorites was “Tax Cap” that he raced at Suffolk Downs.
Precious memories were made every year at Marco Island, Florida with close friends and family. Peter enjoyed sailing, fishing and Sunday afternoons at Stan’s.
Peter Jeffery Varnerin was the son of the late Louis H. Varnerin and the late Gertrude Mooney Varnerin, and brother to Marilyn Schultz and Claire Curran.
Peter is survived by his wife Marika Varnerin of Milton and children Peter Jr., of Hull,
Jennifer Conchiglia and her husband Robert and grandson Nicholas Peter of Jacksonville FL., Gina Steiner and her husband Aaron of Warrenville IL, and Anna Varnerin of Milton.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday Aug 20 at St Agatha’s Church Milton at 10:30AMVisiting hours at the Dolan Funeral Home 460 Granite Ave MILTON on Thursday 4-8PM. Interment will be in Milton Cemetery.
Donations in Peter’s name may be sent to National Foundation of Cancer Research, 4600 East West Highway, Suite 525 Bethesda, MD 20814.
Peter was close to his family and friends and will be sorely missed by all. We love you Dad, you will always live in our hearts and memories.
Guestbook Entries
Marika,
So sorry to hear about Peter. I have fond memories of both Peter and his Dad Louie during my childhood years. Our part of the Varnerin clan was on Rill St, not too far away from Norfolk St. It was great to reconnect over the past few years particularly at Uncle Al and Aunt Marion’s anniversary and Al’s 90th B-day. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
My deepest sympathy to the Varnerin family who I have watched grow up. My love to you all. Buddy and Peggy will be there to welcome him. He will always be in my heart and my memories of our many great times together that we have shared over a lifetime.
Dear Marika and family,
I was saddened to have learned of Peter’s passing. I will always remember his smile that could light up a room and the twinkle in his eyes especially when he was speaking of his family or reminiscing about growing up in Dorchester. I have fond memories of his visits with Uncle Al at his store, the A & M Market. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ellen
“What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little , we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget.”
My deepest sympathies… My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Liliana D.