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Coming as quite a shock is Pete's passing. I heard from him just prior to our meet that he was feeling better and planning to get back out.
Peter was a great craftsman, ran a tool shop, rode long distances in all weather, and volunteered his time to help promote the hobby.
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RAYMOND - Peter J. Shookus, 60, died on Aug. 5, 2013, at his home in Raymond, following a long battle with a rare form of leukemia. He was born in Newton, Mass., the son of the late John and Mary (Kusleika) Shookus.
Peter was born April 14, 1953, and grew up in North Reading, Mass.. He graduated from Arlington Regional Vocational Technical School in 1971. He had been a Raymond resident since 1977 when he purchased a lake house on Onway Lake.
Peter was a longtime member of the New Hampshire Motorcycle Rights Organization, Corvette Owners Club, and the Antique Motorcycle Club; a lifetime member of the American Motorcycle Association; and was very active in the Manchester Motorcycle Club (the oldest motorcycle group in the United States, originating in 1915).
A man with more than 40 years of knowledge and experience in the metal industry, he was a master toolmaker, and was owner and operator of Shookus Special Tools Inc. of Raymond since 1985. Any person who knew Peter knew that he was the person to turn to for advice, support or just a shoulder to lean on. He was always there for you. That was the loving and caring person Peter was.
He is survived by his wife Lori Shookus of Raymond; his son Jason Shookus of Raymond; two daughters, Jessica Robinson of Raymond and Amy Young of Franklin; three grandchildren, Lydon Vallee, Parker Young and Chloe Shookus; and his close extended family members, Frances Wright, Todd Skilton, and Our Shookus Team.
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SERVICES: Calling hours will be held on Friday, Aug. 9, 2013, from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Brewitt Funeral Home, 2 Epping St., Raymond.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at www.lls.org. For more information, please visit www.brewittfuneralhome.com.
Peter was a great craftsman, ran a tool shop, rode long distances in all weather, and volunteered his time to help promote the hobby.
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RAYMOND - Peter J. Shookus, 60, died on Aug. 5, 2013, at his home in Raymond, following a long battle with a rare form of leukemia. He was born in Newton, Mass., the son of the late John and Mary (Kusleika) Shookus.
Peter was born April 14, 1953, and grew up in North Reading, Mass.. He graduated from Arlington Regional Vocational Technical School in 1971. He had been a Raymond resident since 1977 when he purchased a lake house on Onway Lake.
Peter was a longtime member of the New Hampshire Motorcycle Rights Organization, Corvette Owners Club, and the Antique Motorcycle Club; a lifetime member of the American Motorcycle Association; and was very active in the Manchester Motorcycle Club (the oldest motorcycle group in the United States, originating in 1915).
A man with more than 40 years of knowledge and experience in the metal industry, he was a master toolmaker, and was owner and operator of Shookus Special Tools Inc. of Raymond since 1985. Any person who knew Peter knew that he was the person to turn to for advice, support or just a shoulder to lean on. He was always there for you. That was the loving and caring person Peter was.
He is survived by his wife Lori Shookus of Raymond; his son Jason Shookus of Raymond; two daughters, Jessica Robinson of Raymond and Amy Young of Franklin; three grandchildren, Lydon Vallee, Parker Young and Chloe Shookus; and his close extended family members, Frances Wright, Todd Skilton, and Our Shookus Team.
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SERVICES: Calling hours will be held on Friday, Aug. 9, 2013, from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Brewitt Funeral Home, 2 Epping St., Raymond.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at www.lls.org. For more information, please visit www.brewittfuneralhome.com.