J. Peter Redston, 84, of Inverness, FL, passed away February 19, 2021 at HPH Citrus Hospice House in Lecanto. Peter was born on July 31, 1936 in Quebec, Canada, to the late John and Kathleen (Cutler) Redston. He lived most of his adult life in Connecticut (Greenwich and Stamford) before coming to Citrus County 11 years ago.
Peter grew up in Montclair, New Jersey and upon graduation from high school, attended the General Motors Institute in Detroit, Michigan. He later served his Country in the New Jersey National Guard.
In his over 50 years in the automobile industry included sales, service and his own dealerships. At one point in his career he was promoted from district manager to regional manager. The youngest to be promoted to that position.
Peter was great fun to be around. He had an infectious laugh and humor and a keen knowledge of cars and boats and corny jokes.
He had a tremendous love of the sea and was often seen on one of the many boats he owned. His ports of call ranged from the south shore of long Island, New York, Long Island Sound near New England and up to Kingston, NY, on the mighty Hudson River.
In recent years, he was a proud member of the Crystal River Boat Builders Club. “The Spirit”, a 32 FT. boat built by hand is on display in Crystal River, and just one of the many projects he and his boat builder colleagues completed.
Funny stories of some of “Uncle Pete’s Antics” have come pouring in from his sons, and Canadian and American nieces and nephews. Peter was a man of great courage and perseverance. In the past 10 years he had experienced many physical challenges, all of which he accepted with dignity and resolve. He was a true role model of life on life’s terms.
Left to cherish his memory is the love of his life, Mary Schaps; his sons: Jeffrey (Sue) of Monroe, CT, David (Laurie) of Shelburne, NH; his sister, Marcia (Mike) Barr of Santa Fe, NM and three grandchildren: Blake, Kelly and Jesse.
He is also survived by seven nieces: Kathy Mahood Ernest (Michael), Marcia Mahood Duric (Neb), Elizabeth Redston, Jennifer Redston (Don), Susan Barr Davis (Scott), Diana Barr Wisniewski (Dan), Jillian Barr Joncas (Michael). He is also survived by his nephews: Robert Mahood (Susan) and Bill Mahood (Maria).
A Celebration of Peter’s life will be held on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at 11 AM, from the Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory in Inverness, with Rev. Jim Capps, officiating.
The family of J. Peter Redston, who passed away on February 19th, 2021, is inviting you to Zoom meeting for a “Celebration of Life” in his honor at 11AM on Saturday, March 13.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82041945914?pwd=ZjZHbTRvUHNQOERBZFVuZnczMlhnZz09
The Zoom meeting will be opened for joining at least one hour before the service begins.
At the end of the service there will be an opportunity for individuals to give personal remembrances of Pete.
Pete’s memorial will be hosted by his brother-in-law Mike Barr.
Meeting ID: 820 4194 5914
Passcode: 650063
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