Peter J. Wallace left us early Tuesday morning, January 30, 2024, and our hearts are heavy. He was the husband of the late Joan M (Hybers) Wallace who passed in 1998. Peter was a very proud father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was respectful, modeling kind words and communication with his family. Peter had a beautiful voice and sang often. He always had a joke to tell and valued making people laugh.
Born in Boston, July 10, 1932, the son of the late Peter J. Wallace, Jr. and Mary E. (Dowling) Wallace, Peter met the love of his life, Joan, in South Boston where he was born and raised. They were married during his naval tour where he served with the US Navy during the Korean War attaining the rank of Petty Officer Second Class, aboard the USS Robert H McCard DD822.
Peter was a District Manager with United Parcel Service responsible for the opening of UPS superhub in Atlanta Georgia. He transitioned to the United States Postal Service (USPS) for the remainder of his career. Peter lived in Franklin with his family for many years until he and Joan moved to Florida to enjoy their retirement.
Peter was an avid golfer and a member of the Franklin Country Club for 40 years. He accomplished 4 holes in one, always striving to attain the 5th to beat the family record. Peter was recognized and celebrated for his lifetime accomplishments on and off the course by members of the Fox Hollow Country Club, where he was a member for more than 20 years.
He is the proud father of Cheryl O’Donnell and her husband Mark of Franklin, MA, Joni Glynn-Wallace and her wife Maureen of Cape Coral FL, Nick Wallace and his wife Terri of Uxbridge MA, the late Susan Semerjian and her surviving husband, Stephan of Franklin MA, and the late Peter J Wallace Jr of Florida.
He is survived by 10 grandchildren; Julie Adams & Derek, Daniel O’Donnell & Lisa, Amy Saunders & Steve, Tracy Page & Mark, Cassie Newell, Christie Newell & Mike Kelly, Bridgit Wallace, Molly Wallace, Rachel O’Donnell and Sharon Wallace as well as 7 great-grandchildren.
Peter was the brother of the late Raymond G. Wallace and Janet Nawn.
Calling hours will be on Monday, February 5, from 4-7pm at the Ginley Funeral Home of Franklin (www.ginleyfuneralhomes.com) 131 Main Street.
His funeral mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 6, at St. Mary’s Church in Franklin at 10:00am followed by burial in the parish cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023.
The family would like to thank the staff at Benchmark Forge Hill and Compassionate Care.