Peter Anthony Alexander Habib, 16, of Westport passed away March 19, 2013 at Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Providence. Born in Fall River, he was the beloved son of Bruce P. and Susan M. (Amaral) Habib.
Peter was a student at Westport High School where he was a National Honor Society Inductee, Secretary of the Student Council and a U.S. Student Ambassador to Europe, visiting six countries. He attended Holy Name Parish in Fall River. Peter participated in the Massachusetts Music Educators Association and was a tenor in chorus for the Districts and All State. He was recently invited to compete at the National Honor Ensemble in Nashville, TN. Peter was an accomplished pianist. He also excelled in martial arts, drama, theater and was a talented filmmaker.
Peter, through his organ donation, has already saved five lives.
In addition to his parents, Peter is survived by his maternal grandparents: Anthony J. Nunes, Jr. and Carol (McCoomb) Nunes; his uncles, retired Lt. Col. David Habib and Anthony Nunes III; his aunts, Mary Habib and Maureen Wagner; and his cousins Anthony Nunes IV, Rachel Nunes, Alec Habib and Amanda Pustelnikas. He was grandson of the late Haseeb "Ace" and Rose (Fusaro) Habib and nephew and godchild of the late William Fusaro and the late Carol M. Nunes.
Calling hours Tuesday, March 26, 2013 from 4 – 8 P.M. at the Potter Funeral Home.
Mass of Christian Burial to which relatives and friends are invited, will be Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at Holy Name Church, 709 Hanover St., Fall River at 10:00 A.M.
Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Asperger’s Association of New England, 51 Water St., Suite 206, Watertown, MA 02472.