Peter G. Netti, a long time resident of Poughkeepsie, New York, passed away in the early hours on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at the age of 66.

Born in Sammichele di Bari, Italy on March 29,1953 to Stefano and Maria (Gasparro) Netti, he was the youngest of three children. He is survived by his mother, Maria, 94; two sisters Lucy Montelli of Bristol, CT and Isabella LaFalce; brother-in-law Peter LaFalce of Poughkeepsie, NY; two nephews Michael Montelli of Bristol, CT and Steven LaFalce of Poughkeepsie, NY; two nieces Lisa Montelli of Bristol CT and Jennifer LaFalce and husband Todd of Poughkeepsie, NY; Uncle George Gasparro of Nesbit, MS; Aunt Angie Gasparro of Poughkeepsie, NY; Aunt Dolores Di Renno of Ossining, NY; Uncle Leonard Spinelli of Poughkeepsie, NY; Aunt Giulia Martini; Aunt Gianna Pace; Emma Netti and several cousins residing in the U.S. as well as in Milano, Italy. He was predeceased by his father Stefano Netti of Poughkeepsie in 2007.

Born in Italy, Peter came to the United States at the age of 13. Soon af...[more]

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, he became a US citizen and attended Poughkeepsie High School. He then decided to become a painter and a part-time DJ, until he became disabled.

Peter was always known as a kind, loving, and caring man with a big heart, especially to those less fortunate. He made many friends throughout his life and will be deeply missed. A special thank you to "Bobby" a dear friend and advocate who stood by Peter until the very end, as well as to "Christine" a very dedicated and compassionate social worker.

Peter was passionate about animals and nature, and was an avid outdoorsman. He displayed various pictures of wildlife and nature scenes in his home, which fulfilled him.

In lieu of flowers, Peter would like donations to be made in his name to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital for Childhood Cancer or to National Geographic, of which he was a member. Donations will help support research through these organizations.

Rest in peace, we love you!!

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10am, Monday, November 25th, 2019 at Holy Trinity Church, 775 Main St. Poughkeepsie, NY followed by a burial at St. Peter's Cemetery, Salt Point Turnpike, Poughkeepsie, NY.