HADLEY, Peter J. Kingsley of Hadley passed away on Dec. 15, 2013 after complications from diabetes. He was born on Aug. 14, 1956 in Northampton, MA, son of the late James and Stacia (Sczuczko) Kingsley. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Tina (Coutu) Kingsley and his son Peter Russell, his sister Linda Kingsley and husband Edwin Matusko of Hadley, his brother Robert Kingsley and wife Marilyn of San Diego, CA, nephew Josef Matusko, his grand puppy Austin and sister-in-law Debbie Russell and husband Jim.

He was a graduate of Northampton High School, class of 1974 and graduated from the University of Massachusetts in 1979 with a BBA. He worked and managed Swartz Potato Farms in North Amherst, MA for 18 years. He was Club Steward of the Hadley Young Men’s Club for 5 years and finished his career as Supervisor of Janitors at the University of Massachusetts for the last 16 years. He was an avid sports fan, Pats, Red Sox and Bruins and he loved the beach.

Funeral services will be Saturday, Dec. 21, at 10:00 a.m. at the Douglass Funeral Service, Amherst. Calling hours will be Friday, Dec. 20, from 4-7 p.m.

In lieu of flowers or donations be kind and considerate of those less fortunate than yourself by “Paying it Forward” when the opportunity arises. A simple “Thank you” goes a long way. Obituary and memorial register at www.douglassfuneral.com.

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