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In Memoriam

Peter J. Tavarone
1947-2024

PETER J. TAVARONE
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ONEONTA—Peter J. Tavarone passed away at home on June 13, 2024.

He was born on September 19, 1947 in Suffern, New York to Peter and Waiva (Townsend) Tavarone.

Peter drove school bus for Oneonta City Schools for 33 years. He loved hunting and flying RC model helicopters and planes. He was a member of the Maryland RC Flyers Club.

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