Obituary of H. Peter Powell

H. Peter Powell, 72, of 4423 Chautauqua Blvd. Lakewood, died at 8:07 a.m. Friday (July 24, 2009) in the Emergency Room at WCA Hospital. Peter was born May 3, 1937 in Bloomfield, CT the son of the late Marselis and Anna Lynch Powell. He was a US Army Veteran and a graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Prior to retirement, Peter was an Engineering Consultant, initiating ISO programs in Chautauqua County and Northern PA. He was a member of the Lakewood Rod and Gun Club and a very active member of the Lakewood Memorial Post 1286 American Legion. Peter was a charter member of the Sons of the Legion in Lakewood. He served every office of the squadron. He was also past county commander of the Sons of the Legion and past 8th district commander of the Sons of the Legion. For many years, he played Santa Claus for the children in Lakewood. Peter was a friend to everyone. Surviving are his wife of 20 years, Mary Lou Mecca Powell; four sons, Andrew M. (Gayle) Powell of North Tonawanda, NY; Mark W. (Jen) Powell of NC; Peter P. (Penelope) Scott of Jamestown; David M. (Tammi) Scott of Reno, NV; five grandchildren, David K. Powell, Melissa, Christopher, Cody, and Zachary; and a sister, Marcia Alcorn of Sheffield, CT. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Powell. A celebration of his life will be held at the Lakewood Memorial Post 1286 American Legion on Saturday August 1, 2009 from 5 until 8 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Lakewood Volunteer Fire Department 37 JW Packard Blvd, Lakewood, NY 14750.