Peterson Alvarez-Galarza, 89 of Lowell, MA, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at Westford House Nursing Home in Westford. He was the husband of Laura Fret with whom he spent the last 39 years.
He was born in Yauco, Puerto Rico on May 8, 1933 and was the son of the late Fernando Alvarez Galarza and the late Adela Alvarez-Angiani. He was raised in Yauco, PR as a child and he relocated to New York in his early teens.
He eventually settled in Lowell, MA. He worked as a certified nursing aid for many years before his retirement. He had a passion for repairing cars and collecting them. He loved fishing in Gloucester, MA and spending time with the family.
In addition to his wife, Laura Fret of Vega Alta, PR, he is survived by his daughters, Jessica Alvarez, Elizabeth Alvarez, Martha Alvarez and many more children including grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his brother Fernando Alvarez and sister Judy Alvarez Galarza.
On Saturday, July 9, 2022 all are welcome to attend his calling hours from 12-2 p.m. at McDonough Funeral Home, 14 Highland Street, Lowell 978-458-6816.
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