The Chancellor’s Office received the news that Rev.  John R. Peterson, 88, of Tampa, FL, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2025.  Father Peterson was a priest from the Episcopal Church and the Father-in-Law of Mrs. Teresa Peterson, Director of Diocesan Information and Communications.

Fr.  John Peterson is predeceased by his parents John and Marjorie Peterson, survived by his wife of sixty-five years, Kay Peterson (nee Slappey), his sons Dan (Teresa), Mark (Wendy), Drew (Barbara), Lee (Mary Beth) and his cherished grandchildren Brianna, Brad, Lindsay, Tyler, Garrett, Emory, Kristin and Tyler.  He is also survived by his sisters, Judy (Dick) Grove, Betsy (Ken) Olson, Carol Jobak, brother, Tom (Kathy), and several nieces, nephews, and cousins who will deeply miss him.

A memorial service will be held at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Tampa, at a future date. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. John’s Episcopal Church Memorial Fund or to Metropolitan Ministries (in memory of The Rev. John Peterson).

Expressions of sympathy can be sent to Mrs. Teresa Peterson, Diocesan Information and Communications, PO Box 40200, St. Petersburg, FL 33743.

Complete obituary at this link.

Please keep the Peterson family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

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May his soul and the souls of all the faithful
departed, by the mercy of God rest in peace!