Peter J. Van Slooten

Van Slooten, Peter J. Greece: Friday, January 6, 2017. Peter was born in Holland, Netherlands on June 13, 1926 and came to the USA when he was 6 months old. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Doris Ehrlich Van Slooten; his children, Terry (Sherry) of Rochester, Kevin of Santa Fe, NM and Christopher (Shelby) of Clearwater, FL; his brother, Charles Van Slooten; 4 grandchildren, Anique, Jordan, Jacob and Sienna. Peter was a realtor and owner of Van Slooten Real Estate for over 40 years. He served as treasurer and director with the Rochester Real Estate Board. He served as Vice President for the New York State Association of Realtors. Peter also served several terms as the Genesee Regional Vice President. He was an SRA appraiser for many years., he held several offices during his tenure . Peter was the Past Grand Knight of the St. Mark’s Council where he was very active with community fundraisers. He was a 4th Degree Knight in the Bishop James E. Kearney Assembly #723. He was a member of Ridgemont Country Club where he played golf and enjoyed his many friendships. During his retirement years he spent 6 months a year at his Hilton Head, SC home. There he volunteered for 8 years at the St. Francis Thrift Shop and enjoyed the friendship of his neighbors Barbara, Dick and List. He loved farming as a hobby and enjoyed taking care of his many outdoor projects. He was an avid lover of automobiles, including his prize possessions of early Impala’s, Thunder Birds, Mustangs and attended many national car shows. Peter is probably the only adult altar server for 27 years at St. Lawrence Church. He will be deeply missed by those who loved and knew him. No prior calling. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday (Jan 10th) 10:00 AM at St. Lawrence Church. Private Entombment, White Haven Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice or St. Mark’s Knights of Columbus, Star of the Sea Council #11374 in his memory.