Avon, NY: November 20, 2022 at age 77. Randy was born on December 19, 1944 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Randolph and Jean (MacDonald) Petersen. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his sister Carolyn Petersen McDonald. Survived by brother-in-law Dr.Joseph V. McDonald MD of Winchester MA; nieces and nephews, Judith (Frank) Aquadro of Hadley MA, Betsy (Steven) Iwanicki of CO, Kitty (Tom) Schneider of Winchester MA, Joseph McDonald of Rochester, and David McDonald of Boston MA; cousin Christine Bonin (Roy Abbott) of Nova Scotia, Canada; also survived by many dear friends.
Randy served honorably in the United States Army from 1965-1967 which included being stationed in Europe. He attended St. John Fisher College and received his degree is psychiatric nursing. Randy was a dedicated nurse for many years at the University of Rochester Medical Center. He was a resident of Avon, NY and was a parishioner at St. Agnes Church.
A time of gathering and visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 29th, from 10:30am-11am at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 96 Prospect Street, Avon, NY. Randy’s Funeral Mass will begin at 11am, following visitation. Interment will be held in the future at Pittsford Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Agnes Church, 96 Prospect Street, Avon, NY 14414. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
A unique man who never stopped moving forward. Even with his handicap of sight, Randy always hungered to learn more. Attending classes to learn computer and phone skills to better his lifestyle. It truly amazed me to acknowledge all the capabilities that Randy had as he proudly escorted me around his home. Reminiscing on all the memorable items that he held so dear. Randy may all your burdens be lifted, and with eyes opened wide, walk forward into Peace.
Randy was a special person and was an upbeat person, considering his physical limitations. He will be missed by many and was an inspiration to many people.
When I think of Randy I think of a summer day
carefree and full of promise
forever in our hearts and prayers
I will miss Randy coming to Chezzetcook in the summer and having his muscles on the beach and his humor, I have the picture of you holding me when I was a baby.
Randy used to love his summer visits to Nova Scotia, sometimes by camper(and his guide, Homer the sea gull) and sometimes on his motorcycle. The big feeds of mussels and lobster, walks on the beach and touring around the sights .He will be greatly missed by all his cousins and friends. His kind and loving nature helped calm and sooth many a troubled soul.
God speed to a very special man