Friederike Peter

April 30, 1932 ~ September 26, 2023
Friederike Peter was born on April 30,1932 in Laakirchen, Austria. She attended the prestigious high school Gmunden Ort associated with the Cross Sisters in Gmunden, Austria. She continued her education at The University of Vienna where she earned her Doctorate Degree in Law. She married Baldur Peter in 1956 at the Abbey Church of Durstein. In 1960, she, Baldur and their young son, Michael, immigrated to New York City to be closer to Baldur’s mother. While in New York City, Baldur worked as an Architect and Friederike worked at Bonwit Teller as a bookkeeper. Eventually, they made their way to Long Island and settled in Smithtown with their growing family. Friederike loved decorating her home with items from her homeland. She was especially known for her annual Austrian Christmas Cookies. She enjoyed gardening and was a long-time member of the Smithtown Garden Club. She also loved to read and was part of her library book club. She was an excellent swimmer and she and Baldur enjoyed visiting Short Beach regularly. Friederike was very fond of her old-world
culture and shared the love of art appreciation, classical music, poetry and classical literature with her entire family. In her later years at Whisper Woods Assisted Living, her greatest joys were phone calls and visits from her children and grandchildren. Also, at Whisper Woods she participated in many activities and found opportunities to continue to embrace her Catholic Faith. She was predeceased by her mother and father, her brother, Max, and her husband, Baldur. She leaves behind her sons Michael Peter, Thomas (Brenda) Peter and daughter Carin (Jimmy) Calano, as well as her grandchildren, Matthew Peter, Zachary Peter, Maggie Peter, Daniel Peter, James Calano, Michael Calano, Emily Peter and Katherine Peter. Her wake is on Monday, October 2nd from 11-1 with burial at the Smithtown Cemetery to follow.
I so sorry for your loss. May your mother rest in peace.
Dear Peter family,
I met my beloved Friedilein as I used to call her in high school when we were both about 16. We were kindred souls from the start. Our wonderful times together, along later with her Baldur, and my Harvey, are what immortal memories are made of. I remember them all and always will. Her loss now I can’t even measure because it is so deep. My last words to her were “Friedie, I love you,” thanks to Michael holding the phone for us.
From me and my sons who grew up with hers, “Friedelein, we love you, and your family.” Dinny
Hello Karen,
Sending my condolences and prayers to you and your loved ones with heartfelt sympathy.
Joan (Water Aerobics member)