Support for Samantha after a tragic loss

My name is Allyson and I started this gofundme to help support my young cousin Samantha after the tragic loss of her father, Gary. But it’s so much more than that - Samantha has experienced the unimaginable in such a short time and also lost her mother to cancer a few years ago. Now she is left to manage Gary’s services, a house, and her furbabies alone.

*This was obviously a sudden unexpected loss, and no arrangements were in place for Gary’s services so that’s the primary reason for this fundraiser.*

If you knew Gary, which I feel like everyone did, you know he would do ANYTHING for ANYONE. It may not have been financial, but it was always from the heart and soul. He connected people all over the country if he thought they could help each other. He would show up at a moments notice to help people move or show up at a bbq- not for the food but to help cook and coordinate so the hosts could mingle. And I can’t even scratch the surface to describe all he’s done for the Boy Scouts.

It’s hard to put the love Gary showed into words, but I’m sure Samantha would also love to see the stories written here as well.

We’ll continue to share updates here, feel free to reach out with any questions. Please keep Samantha, Freddy, and the entire extended Peters clan in your prayers.

*Update: Wake will be Tuesday, July 25th 4p-7p East Haven Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral will be Wednesday July 26th 10am at the funeral home*

Thank you to all who have donated, you’ve made this possible!