Peter Turchyn

Obituary of Peter Turchyn

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Peter Turchyn passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021 at age 103. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 73 years, Irene. Peter is survived by his daughter, Betty (Stephen) Oberst; grandsons, Matthew (Michelle) Oberst, Mark (Michelle) Oberst, Michael (Arelis) Oberst. Great-grandchildren, Peter, Emily, and Sofia, sisters-in-law, Dorothy (Stanley) Stahura, and Mary Kowalski and numerous nieces and nephews.

Peter was retired from Bausch and Lomb with over 42 years of dedicated service. He served his country in the US Navy during WWII. In his free time, Peter enjoyed playing golf, watching football, but most importantly he cherished the time he spent with his family and friends.

Friends are invited to join the family on Friday, September 3, 2021 at 10:00 AM in St. James Church for his Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to Peace of Christ Parish at St. James Church, 130 Brett Road, Rochester, NY 14609 or The Honor Flight of Rochester in Peter's memory.