Peter Attanasio,

Middleburgh - Peter F. Attanasio, Sr., 65, of Main Street, died Tuesday July 6, 2010 at his home, with his family at his side, after a courageous 21 year fight with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Peter was born on October 15, 1944 in Schenectady, NY, a son of the late Antoinette (Negro) and Armando Attanasio.

Peter graduated from Linton High School in 1962 and worked as a welder at General Electric in Schenectady, before retiring in 2000 and moving to Middleburgh, NY.

He was a member and trustee of the Middleburgh United Methodist Church.

Peter was also a member of the Middleburgh Emergency Volunteer Ambulance Corps. He was especially proud to have passed his EMT exam in 2009.

He enjoyed photography, traveling and spending time at his camp in the Adirondacks which he built with his family.

Peter's greatest loves were his home and his family.

He is survived by his beloved wife: Phyllis (Flagg) Attanasio of Middleburgh, NY; his daughter: Tracy (Jesse) Scott of Middleburgh, NY; his son: Peter F. (Victoria) Attanasio, Jr. of Berne, NY; his grandchildren: Brianna, Lydia, Isabella and Cooper P.; his sister: Sandra Attanasio of Schenectady, NY; his brothers: Rocky (Sally) Attanasio of Scotia, NY, Leonard Attanasio of Burnt Hills, NY and his beloved pet Cairn Terrier: Megan.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10am on Tuesday July 13th, 2010 at the Palmer & Shaylor Funeral Home, 134 River. St., Middleburgh, with Rev. Jeff Rauhauser of the Middleburgh United Methodist Church officiating and Lay Minister David Houck co-officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Middleburgh Cemetery. Family and friends are also invited to attend a period of visitation to be held from 6 to 8 pm on Monday, July 12th, at the funeral home. Cremation took place at the Vale Crematory in Schenectady, NY.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Middleburgh Volunteer Ambulance Corps, PO Box 817, Middleburgh, NY 12122, or to the Animal Shelter of Schoharie Valley, P.O. Box 40, Howes Cave, NY 12092.