James Albert Peterson, 68, passed away August 8, 2009 in Orlando, FL.
He was born in Warren, PA to Albert and Ruth Thompson Peterson October 17, 1940. Jim grew up in Tidioute, PA later moving to Warren, PA then to Orlando, FL. He was a mechanic and a machinist by trade.
Jim loved hunting, fishing and making miniature steam engines. He was always lending a helping hand. Jim loved his family and friends. He will be sadly missed by many.
His is survived by his mother Ruth Peterson, Warren, PA, wifeKathleen (Cathie) of 33 years, Orlando, FL, one daughter Diedra Loney, Orlando, FL, four sonsBryan Peterson, Amelia, OH, Leroy and Steve Loney, Warren, PA and Dennis Loney, Pittsburgh, PA, a sisterLinda Knapp (Arden), Warren, PA, a brother Douglas Peterson (Pepie), Russell, PA, a life long friendJames Cravener, Erie, PA, four granddaughtersKatrina and Julia Willis, Orlando, FL, Chelsea Loney, Warren, PA, Jordan Loney, Orlando, FL, four grandsonsJoshua Loney, Warren, PA, Matthew Willis, Orlando, FL, Justin Graves, TN, Brendon Kinney, Warren, PA, a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father Albert Peterson and a sonScott Peterson.
A memorial will be held in Tidioute, PA at the convenience of the family.