Peter Lee Marling entered eternal life on October 27, 2016. He was 41.
Born September 10, 1975 to Paul and Susan (Chalmers) Marling, he grew up in Millerton, NY and graduated from Webutuck High School. He served in the US Army in the 82nd Airborne Division. He was a graduate of Full Sail University with a degree in Audio Engineering.
Peter worked in New York City for Howard Schwartz Recording and VH1 Classic returning to Millerton after 9/11. He worked in carpentry and fine furniture making, which was his passion. Seeking opportunity and adventure, Peter moved to Nashville, TN and began his career in the electrical trade. Starting as a helper, he elevated his skills and knowledge to become a Journeyman Electrician. Returning to New York to be closer to his family and friends, he was employed by the Comalli Group, Albany, NY.
Peter had a passion for fine furniture making and could magically turn scrap lumber into works of art. He also enjoyed playing guitar, cooking, hiking and kayaking. A lifelong student of the major religions of the world, he read and analyzed the holy doctrines of each, and always enjoyed a lively discussion of their finer points.
He possessed a kind and generous spirit and will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Peter is survived by his parents, Paul and Susan Marling, grandparents Warren and Lillian Chalmers, East Providence, RI and Ethel Marling, Swansea, Mass. Aunts and Uncles: Janet and Charles Naglich, Stilwell, KS, Ann Marie and Gary Sabula, Barrington, RI, Warren and Sharon Chalmers, East Providence, RI, Barbara J. Chalmers, Danville, NH, Patricia Chalmers, Bristol, RI, Helene and Richard Vitale, Rehoboth, Mass., and numerous cousins. He was predeceased by his brother, Patrick M. Marling.
There are no calling hours. Funeral services and burial are private.
Donations may be made in Peter’s memory to: Franciscan Friars of the Atonement, Graymoor, PO Box 305, Garrison, NY 10524-0305 Attn: Fr. Bob Warren,SA, to support the good works of the Friars at St. Christopher’s Inn.
