Peter J. Ranese, Jr.

Of Revere, formerly of Somerville. Passed away on December 29th, after a brief illness at 65 years. Born in Boston, he was raised and educated in Somerville. He attended local schools and after graduating from high school, he began to work as a baker. He spent a number of years baking at Dunkin Donuts and eventually he would work in the Bakery for Shaw’s Supermarkets. Peter enjoyed being surrounded by family and adored being with his mother, as her caretaker and best friend. In his spare time, he enjoyed bowling, fishing, and watching movies. He was a longtime member of the Knights of Columbus – Council #179, Revere.
He is the devoted son of Mary N. (Nargi) Ranese of Revere and the late Peter J. Ranese, Sr. Loving brother of the late Joseph P. Ranese. Cherished uncle of Danny Bua & his wife Lauren of Nashville, TN, Virginia Matyka & her husband Jarred & of North Andover, Matthew P. Ranese & his wife Nicole of Danvers & Rachel M. Ranese of Winthrop. He is the dear nephew of Carmella Tracia of Tewksbury, Joann Ranese & Jeanette Ranese, both of Boca Raton, FL, and the late Sal Nargi, Joe Nargi, Larry Nargi, Rose Maglio, Benny Nargi, Salvatore Ranese, Michael Ranese, Anthony L. Ranese, Anna Hammam, Josephine Bruno, Mary Porazzo, Santa Ranese, Joseph Ranese, Jr. & Richard Ranese. He is also lovingly survived by many cousins.
Funeral Services and interment were held privately. Remembrances in his memory may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, Finance Department, 30 East 33rd St., New York, NY 10016 or by visiting www.kidney.org/donate.