Peter Balen Redfield of Buckeye, AZ passed away quietly in his sleep on April 24, 2022 at the age of 86 from a long battle with cancer.
Pete was born in New York on February 22, 1936. He attended the Dalton School in Manhattan and graduated from the Storm King School in 1955. Pete received his BS Degree from NYU, School of Commerce in 1964. Pete also spent some time in the USAR, Ready Reserve from 1959-1961.
He married Patricia McCormack at the Church of St. Raymond, Bronx, NY, on August 12, 1961. Their romance lasted 59 years and were blessed with three wonderful children, six grandchildren, and two greats. They enjoyed traveling together throughout their marriage. Hawaii was their favorite.
Pete’s professional career included U. S. Trust, Lionel D. Edie & Company, and Mead’s of Greenwich Business Owner, and a Corporate Meeting Planner.
He was a music lover who cherished the sounds of vinyl records of his favorite bands: Miles Davis, Dave Brubeck and Herb Albert & the Tijuana Brass. He played drums in a jazz band for many years after college. Pete was never classically trained to play piano but was able to “play by ear” anything he heard without sheet music.
Pete was a member at the Milbrook Club in Greenwich, CT and Wyantenuck Country Club in Great Barrington, MA. He loved playing in competitive tournaments and was a former Milbrook Club Champion. After retirement, Pete & Pat moved west to Arizona in ’06. He found a great group of friends and fellow golfers at Verrado Golf Club called “The Old Dogs.” He was a single digit handicap for most of his life and was a great putter.
Pete was predeceased by his father, Robert Latimer Jr. and mother, Elisabeth McKernon as well as his wife Patricia. He is survived by his son Robert (Suzanne); his daughters Holly Nott (Mike) and Tracy Russo (Jim); his six grandchildren Kelly Hallett, Erin Gallo, Patrick McGinty, James Russo, Andrew Russo and Isabelle Redfield; his two great-grandchildren, Lincoln McGinty and Marley Hallett.
Above all, Pete will be remembered for his bright smile, friendly nature, love of telling jokes and devotion and love of family.
A “Celebration of Life & Old Dogs Golf tournament” was held on Wednesday, May 18, at the Verrado Golf Club in Buckeye, AZ.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Pete’s honor to Storm King School, 314 Mountain Rd., Cornwall on Hudson, NY 12520; https://1321.thankyou4caring.org/pages/give-today-options or The American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.
