Mark Allen Peters

Mark Allen Peters, 47, passed away January 5, 2012. He is survived by his loving wife Mary Ann of 10 years, son Danny, and son Sean. His father Daniel Peters is a long time resident of San Gabriel and his mother-in-law, Mary Sullivan is a long time resident of Sierra Madre. His passing was preceded by the passing of his mother, Jean Peters, 3 years ago. Mark was a kind, loving, devoted husband, father, brother to Mike (Atala), Susan (Jim), Shelley (Don), and Sharon and brother-in-law to Noreen and Sharon. He was an extraordinary uncle and friend to his 10 nieces and nephews, Katie (Brian), Matthew (Ashley), Lee, Stephen, Elizabeth, Michael, Caitlyn, Alex, Aine, and Fiona. Mark touched the lives of so many, always lit the room with his infectious smile, had a great sense of humor and was a friend to all. As a native Californian, he was born in Glendale and graduated from San Gabriel High School in 1982, where he also lettered by playing on the golf team. He worked at Marie Callender’s, San Gabriel, while he attended Cal State University of Long Beach, where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. From there he was employed with the IRS for approximately 10 years, until he took over as President/General Manger of American Scale Company, allowing his father to retire. He was an avid UCLA fan & football season ticket holder, enjoyed watching football with his family and friends and was a big fan of the LA Dodgers. Mark also had a passion for gardening and the horse races with his father-in-law, horse trainer John Sullivan who passed away 5 years ago. He, his wife and boys enjoyed traveling and visited Rome, Spain, Hawaii, family in Ireland and other interesting locations. He will be greatly missed by all. A mass and memorial service will be held at 11AM on January 17th at St. Rita Parish Church, 318 N. Baldwin Ave., Sierra Madre, CA, 91024-1203. In lieu of flowers, a scholarship fund has been established for Danny and Sean Peters. Please send all donations to St. Rita School, 322 N. Baldwin Ave., Sierra Madre, CA 91024, Attn: Peters Scholarship Fund.