The Life of Peter J. Thomson

Peter J. Thomson was born in Toronto, Canada on September 10, 1964. He was raised in New Providence, NJ and moved to Skaneateles, NY in 2006 with his loving family. This glorious man loved life but even more than that he loved his family and friends. His happy childhood was spent surrounded by his five siblings, Bob, Karen, David, Chrissy and Michael and his parents, Suzanne and Bob. He was predeceased by his brother, Michael and his father. After graduating from New Providence High School in 1983, Pete went on to play football at Ithaca College where he met Maggie Newton of Skaneateles. Pete and Maggie were married in 1990. His life was complete with the birth of his two boys, Gregory Martin and Grant Cahill- they were the pride and joy of his life. Pete's sole purpose was to be the best father for his boys on the field and off the field. Every conversation was filled with the latest updates of his family and sports scores. He knew every high school sports statistic in NY and NJ. Peter was a man of faith attending church at Our Lady of Peace in NJ and Saint Mary's in Skaneateles. He loved being an usher and got great comfort from his church. He loved Long Beach Island, the Newtons, the Giants, bonfires, all sports, Captain Morgan and all the fun that life had to offer. Pete was a great friend to everyone who knew him and spent his free time doing things for others. His acts of loving kindness and unconditional love will forever leave his mark on us all. Songs Used: Glory Days (Bruce Springsteen), I Will (The Beatles), Adore You (Miley Cyrus), Red Solo Cup (Toby Keith), In My Life (The Beatles), Drink a Beer (Luke Bryan), Halo (Beyonce), Thunder Road (Bruce Springsteen), Three Little Birds (Bob Marley)