Montville E. Peck Jr.

CITRUS SPRINGS, FLA. — Montville “Monte” E. Peck Jr., 81, of Citrus Springs, Fla. passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2013 in the loving care of his family.

He was born on Friday, Jan. 22, 1932 in Andover, Mass. to Montville E. Peck Sr. and Amelia (Kirchner) Peck.

Monte was a retired Master Sergeant with the United States Air Force and a United States Postal employee. He was an avid baseball and football fan. Monte moved to this area in 1985 from Bridgton.

He was predeceased by his sister, Geraldine Rockwell.

Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Priscilla J. Peck of Citrus Springs, Fla.; sons, Mark Batchelder of Citrus Springs, Fla. and Don Batchelder of Deltona, Fla.; sister, Gladys Bowley of Maine; two grandchildren; and three nieces.

A memorial service of remembrance will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 11 a.m. at Fero Funeral Home with interment to follow at Fero Memorial Gardens.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Citrus County, P.O. Box 641270, Beverly Hills, Florida 34464.