The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-28
DEATH OF. PETER WALSH
WAS NATIVE OF EAST BRIDGE PORT AND MEMBER OF ONE OF CITY's EARLIEST CELTIC FAMILIES. -tt rs r@>-
Rev. Father James Walsh and For mcr Representative John Walsh, Both Deceased. Were Brothers Survived By Two Sisters

Death today claimed Peter w aisn -At his late home in Ann street The de ceased was the only surviving son of the late Peter and Ann Walsh among the earliest of the Celtic set tiers of this city Surviving him are two sisters the Misses Ann and Rose. the latter the principal of Summerheld public school Illness Of a protract- ed nature preceded the passing of the deceased, the last of the Walsh broth- CTS who during their lives were known throughout the city for the possession of rugged qualities of mind and neart qualities which endeared them to all whose good fortune 1t was 10 De numbered among their Intimates.
 Peter Walsh. a native of this city like his father. whose name he pore, was a man of robust physique anu commanding appearance: EarIy m life he was associated with his broth CT John in the meat and groce-y pus- mess. His early education was oo- tained in the public schools or tnis city and while still in his teens he versity where his educational equip ment was greatly enhanced Circum- stances so decreed that instead of talk ing up law which had been his inten- ton he returned to business becoming partner with his brother.
 The family was one of the most
 prominent in Catholic circles in the city, of the sisters Mary Jane oe- l ceased, who married the late James
 Suspicion, being a noted singer, ana for many years organist and choir d1-
 rector of St Maryss church Mar celia. like her sister and brothers was a gifted violinist and iBs her day was noted throughout the diocese Of Hart
 was for many years a Democratic leader in this city, and Peter were
 baritone soloists and sang much Tn St-
 Mary's church choir during the pastor n..-- ~e.r1 THaff f1 -Tf Et
 Father James walsh Is well renrem- bered by the. Catholics of this cdty' He was a most 1ovable character. | trait that distinguished all of the
 members of the family though per haps not in so pronounced a sense as in that of the gentle young clergyman whose brilliant future was cut short
 by the hand of death.
 Peter was the youngest of the three | brothers and the last to go. John hav- | ing died only a few years ago.
 'sPete'' walsh. as his friends knew
 him best. was a gentleman of the mn
 est instincts Cheerful and sunny of disposition. tender hearted as babe, | with him after his two sisters to ' whose welfare he was devoted came | his friends and 1t is no exaggeration { to say that his friendship was some ! proud. In his quiet. unobtrusive way
 he dispensed charity in a manner that was well calculated to give real sig nificance to the proverb. let not the
 right hand know what the left hand doeth-
 And he measured up in every sense to the best definition. of manhood Ills | loss will be felt by many who in the days that come will oft times recaL l the pleasant and helpful hours that
 were passed in his conlpanionship. To his surviving sisters who have so ten derly nursed him through his extend ed illness the sympathy of their le- | zion of friends goes out in this their hour of bereavement The obsequies will be held at St. Mary's church Thursday morning will full requ eu services The only organization wftf | which the deceased was Identified was the Catholic Benevolent Legion.