Posted by Cathy Gowdy on Monday, January 08, 2007 at 06:27:54 :
Sausalito News
Saturday, May 10, 1919
JOSEPH A. PETERS DIES
Joseph A. Peters, a member of the firm of Silva and Peters for the past 28 years, died at his residence on Johnson street, about 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday from diabetes. On Sunday he was suddenly taken ill and although everything possible was done to prolong his life, death called him on Wednesday. Although he had been in poor health for several years, his death was a surprise and a shock to many.
He was a native of the Azores Island, aged 64 years, and is survived by a wife, Mary B. Peters, a daughter Mary V. Peters, two brothers, Manuel and Antone A. Peters and two sisters, Mrs. Rose Souza and Mrs. Anna Silva. He came to this county in 1873 and went to work on dairy ranches. Being thrifty and progressive, he saved his money and operated dairy ranches. About 1890 he acquired an interest in a general merchandise store belonging to the late Town Trustee J.V. Silva and now known as Silva and Peters. He joined Council Marquis de Pombal No. 14, U.P.E.C., 21 years ago and for many years and at the time of his death he was an esteemed trustee of the council.
The deceased was a man of high character and very highly esteemed by his many acquaintances for his sterling qualities and his unostentatious kindness.
Funeral services will be held in St. Mary Star of the Sea church this Saturday morning and the remains laid away in Fernwood cemetery.
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