Peter C. Oppelt

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Peter C Oppelt

Greece:  died peacefully in his home on Friday April 22, 2022 at age 76,  after a short battle with cancer.  He spent his last days in hospice care surrounded by his family. 

Peter is predeceased by his father, Walter Oppelt; mother, Eleanor Oppelt; niece, Cheryl Barbieri.

Peter is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen; son, Shaune (Michelle); daughter, Kimberly Draiblate (Yoni); 5 grandchildren, Dillan, Kiera, Donovan, Jonathan and Benjamin; brother, James (Rosemarie); brothers-in-law, Francis LaDuke (Ann), James LaDuke (Susan), Thomas LaDuke and Ronald LaDuke (Nora); many other loving family members including 13 nieces and nephews. 

Peter was born in Rochester, NY and spent much of his childhood splitting time between their family home in Greece, NY and family cottage in Honeoye, NY.  Graduating from Greece Olympia High School in 1963, he then attended and graduated from SUNY Canton where he met his wife Mary Ellen LaDuke.  Before getting married on August 26, 1967, Peter served in the Army reserves and continued his service for several years afterward.  For much of his life, Peter worked as an Architect and Mechanical Engineer for various companies.  He has been a valuable member of both the Rochester Engineering Society and ASHRAE organizations while also spending a large amount of time volunteering on various committees, teams, etc. to support his children’s passions of hockey and dance.  To those that knew him well, he will be remembered as the family chef and someone who was always there to lend a hand and/or share a smile.  He will be forever missed by all who have met him!

Friends may call Sunday (May 1st) 1-4 PM at Vay-Schleich & Meeson, 1075 Long Pond Road.   His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday (May 2nd) 10:30 AM at Our Mother of Sorrows Church.  Interment, White Haven Memorial Park.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society in his memory.

4 Comments

  1. Jim Schoeneman on April 29, 2022 at 5:09 am

    Dear Oppelt Family, I had the pleasure of working with your husband/father as I took over the responsibilities of the Fire On Ice tournament from him. To put it mildly, without his guidance and support, I’m not sure their would have been a tournament. He was there at every turn offering his expertise. He was a good man who was dedicated to his family and countless other hockey families. I hope your memories will sustain you during this most difficult time and may he rest in God’s peace



  2. Ken Reasoner on April 30, 2022 at 10:59 am

    So Sad to hear if Pete’s passing. I met and worked with him many times on projects for JCI. I had lunch with him a few years ago at an ASHREA Convention. He was always respected, professional and smiling. A great guy. So Sorry for his loss. Sending prayers to him and his family. Ken Reasoner Victor, NY and hometown Canton, NY



  3. Rose Marie Lombard on May 1, 2022 at 4:37 am

    Our condolences to Peter’s family. We are sorry for your loss. He was a good neighbor of ours at Honeoye. May he rest in peace. The Stefano and Lombard families



  4. Phyllis & Jr Poore on May 4, 2022 at 4:40 pm

    Phyllis & Jr Poore so sorry for your loss



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