Obituary of Peter Premock

Peter Premock, 78, of Apalachin, NY passed away Wednesday Dec, 23rd in the care of Hospice at Wilson Memorial Hospital. Peter is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mary Anne, and two children, Brian Premock and his wife, Becky of Richmond, Virginia and Melissa McHugh and her husband, Patrick of Estero, Florida; four grandchildren, Mallory and Aubrey Premock, Hailey and Abigail McHugh; and three sisters, Helen Telep of Johnson City, NY, Chris Davey of Johnson City, NY and Stella Holowatch of Endwell, NY. He is also fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his parents, Harry and Martha Prymock; brothers, Metro "Pep" Premock, Steven & Wally Prymock; sisters, Mary Lyons and Anna Premock; and nephew Rick Prymock and niece Carol Klinsky. Peter was born in Simpson and grew up in Carbondale, PA where he graduated from Benjamin Franklin High School. After graduating, he served in the Air Force Strategic Air Command at Loring Airforce Base in Maine. He went on to earn an Associate's Degree in from Broome Community College and spent 30 years as an industrial engineer at IBM Federal Systems Division in Owego, NY. After "retiring" early, he went on to start his own business with family, MAPPS Recharging in Owego, which he ran successfully for 19 years. Peter was a longtime member of St. Margaret Mary's Church in Apalachin, NY where he volunteered in many capacities and forged lifelong friendships with many families that have spanned decades. He was active in the community and was presented with a 25 year service award from the Apalachin Lions Club in 2014, where he shared many great friendships and memories. An avid outdoorsman, he shared many adventures and a lot of great stories, some that were even true, with family and friends about his fishing and hunting exploits. And after enduring too many cold winters, he & Mary Anne spent 17 years "wintering" with a special group of friends and family at the Friendly Native Resort in St Pete's Beach, Florida. Peter is truly a light who will be missed by so many. Everyone knew Pete. Whether walking down the sidewalks of Owego or by the water on St. Pete's Beach, he was a friend to everyone, quick with joke and always the life of the party. The stories his friends share of his spirit, friendship and many antics are a fitting memorial to a man so full of life. Visitation hours will be Tues Dec 29th from 4-6pm at Coleman & Daniels Funeral Home in Apalachin, NY. Celebration of Life Mass will be held at St. Margaret Mary's Church, 10am Wed Dec 30th. A graveside funeral with full military honors will be held at Riverside Cemetery, Marshland Rd. Apalachin, immediately following.