Edward J.

Peterson, Sr

Former Member

Dodgingtown Fire Department

Edward J. Peterson, Sr, 56, of Newtown, died March 18 at Danbury Hospital. Mr Peterson was born February 12, 1953, in Danbury, a son of Peter and Helen Peterson.

He worked the majority of his career in construction, and was a past member of the Dodgingtown Fire Department. His hobbies included boating and deep-sea fishing.

Mr Peterson is survived by two sons, Edward J. Peterson, Jr, of Middlebury and Cory Peterson of Oxford; a brother, Dean Pepin of Berlin; and four sisters, Leanne Steinmetz and Debbie Finnigen both of Georgia, and Sue Peterson and Carol Freer both of Florida; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was held March 25. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

The Newtown Bee        March 27, 2009