Miami, Florida - Peter A. Lynett, 63, a former resident of Saratoga Springs, died of natural causes Monday, May 28, 2012.
Born June 29, 1948, in Saratoga Springs, NY, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Doherty) Lynett and was a 1966 graduate of St. Peter's Academy on Broadway.
Following two older brothers into the U.S. Navy, he entered in June 1966 and served as a cook and a powderman on 5-inch guns aboard the U.S.S. Providence (CLG-6) during the Vietnam War.
Pete later worked as a chef at various restaurants in Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Florida, following his honorable discharge from the Navy.
Survivors include his wife, Catherine Lynett; daughter, Jenna Lynett Boswell; his stepdaughters, Lisa (Ray) Carcases and Stephanie (Matthew) House; grandchildren, Ian Lynett and Chloe Boswell, Danielle and Rebeka House, Nicholas and Sydney Carcases; sister, Barbara L. Cudney; brothers, Michael (Rosemarie) and John David Lynett; and many nieces and nephews.
Although Pete resided away from his hometown for most of his life, he loved Saratoga Springs and came back in August as often as he could, to attend the races and catch up with longtime friends.
A memorial service will be conducted in Saratoga Springs at a future date.
Online remembrances of Pete and messages for his family may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com. The date, place and time of his memorial service will eventually be posted on the website.
