Peter Martin Trefny, age 77, passed away on Sunday, July 18 of natural causes. He was born on March 23, 1944, in Greenwich, CT son of the late Ulric and Mary Trefny. He was a 1961 graduate of St Mary’s High School and attended the University of Connecticut before enrolling in the US Army. He served 4 years, stationed in Panama, before receiving an honorable discharge in 1969. He was united in holy matrimony to Adela Trefny in Nov. 22, 1969. The union was blessed with 3 children. Adela preceded his death on Oct. 18, 2010.
More recently, he enjoyed spending his free time volunteering with the Holly Hill Tones singing and playing guitar at nursing homes. He also loved cooking and riding his scooter around town. He had a successful career, succeeding his father, as the sole proprietor of REAA as a well-regarded real estate appraiser of properties in Greenwich, CT.
His life will be forever remembered and cherished in the lives of his children, Debra (Brian) Rosler, Kenneth (Robin) Trefny, Jennifer and his grandchildren Jeremy Rosler, Kira Rosler, Kayla Rosler, Kathyrn Trefny and a soon to be born Emory Bosman. He is also survived by his older brother John.
Calling hours were Friday, July 23 at Fred D. Knapp & Son Funeral Home, Greenwich. Burial and gravesite ceremony was Saturday in St Mary’s cemetery.
