Peter W. King Jr., 66, of New Haven, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was born in Hartford on April 13, 1954 and was the son of the late Peter W. and Lorraine Cervo King Sr. Peter had worked as a taxi driver for Metro Taxi of West Haven for many years until his retirement. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, sports, watching westerns, horse racing and the New York Yankees. Father of Lisa King (Lester) and Raphaela Sellitto (James). Grandfather of Nicholas King, Angelena Sholun, Antonio, Jacob and Noah King. Step-grandfather of Anthony and Andrew Sellitto. Brother of Patricia Whitman (Arnold), Philip King (Lisa) and the late Paul King. Also survived by his sister-in-law Karen King, many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great nephews.
Visiting hours will be Saturday morning June 27, 2020 from 11:00 to 12:00 noon at the Funeral Home. Funeral service will be conducted in the funeral home at 12:00 noon.
Rest in peace my friend. You will be missed!
My heartfelt condolences to Pete’s family….. Mr King I loved you so much and will miss you. We had a lot of good laughs n you where one person that always encouraged me to be strong and not to let people get to me. You where beyond generous and I always said and will continue to say “you where a man who lived up to your name… you where the King. Many friends you had here will be missing you. Rest In Peace my dear friend. Love Pam Aka Mrs King
Miss you already poppy. <3
Thank you Pete for all the laughter. You always had a good attitude. You will be missed. You are now safely home with Mom, Dad and Paul. Rest in peace Pete.
Rest In Peace my friend for many years I will cherish all the memories