Walter H. Peck Jr., “JR”, 64, of Bloomville, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown with his wife by his side.
Born Jan. 22, 1962 in Catskill, JR was the son of the late Walter and Violet (Lane) Peck.
He married Kara Soule Oct. 13, 1990.
JR was at Marick Farms for over 36 years as a farm hand until his recent retirement.
JR loved being outdoors. Often you could find him hunting, fishing, working on the farm and spending time with his beloved dog, Princess. JR was also a long-time member of the Bloomville Fire Department.
Besides his parents, JR was predeceased by his sister Terry Torwan, along with his brothers-in-law Jerry Osborn, Robert Yager and Del Martinez.
He is survived by his beloved wife of over 35 years, Kara S. Peck of Bloomville; his siblings Joann (Jim) De Varner, Linda Osborn, Lorraine (Dan) Ford, Diane Yager, Gary Peck and Rose Knott; brothers-in-law Robert Torwan, John Paul Biassutto, Larry “Bucky” (Betty) Soule and Jon (Beverly) Soule; uncles Alfred (Marge) Peck and Sherman (Diane) Lane; along with several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends and relatives are invited to celebrate JR’s life from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, at the Bloomville Fire Hall, 243 Scotch Hill Road, Bloomville.
Kara would like to thank the “comfort care staff” at Bassett Medical Center along with her friends and family in the Bloomville area, especially Tommy Mason, and her coworkers at McDonalds for their help and care.
Visit www.macarthurfh.com to share a condolence with JR’s family.
