Peter John Prehoda

HUDSON FALLS – Peter John Prehoda, 65, of Hunt Ave, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 22, 2014 at the Glens Falls Hospital.

Born on January 24, 1949, he was the only child of the late John and Mary (Mancini) Prehoda.

Peter graduated from Granville High School in 1967 and attended Penn State University.  In 1995, he graduated summa cum laude from Adirondack Community College.

Peter enjoyed his time working for Northern Homes and at Northern Design, until his retirement.

He was a gifted artist, his talents ranged from drawing to designing.  Peter  enjoyed working around his home and assisting his children with their homes.  He also loved traveling to races, watching fast cars and driving them too.

Peter is survived by his wife, Debra Prehoda of Hudson Falls; his children, Jesse Prehoda and his wife, Jennifer of Queensbury, Sara Bedard and her husband, Alex of Virginia and Zachary Prehoda and his wife, Beth of Hudson Falls; and his grandson, Rylan Prehoda of Hudson Falls.

Services will be private.

Peter’s family would like to thank the outstanding response and support of Fort Edward Rescue Squad and the care and compassion from the staff of Tower 5 at the Glens Falls Hospital.

The family suggests that donations be made to the Fort Edward Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 226, Fort Edward, NY 12828.