Vera Peterson, of Warwick, NY, formerly of Lakewood, West Paterson, and Clifton, NJ, passed away on September 7, 2016, at Schervier Pavilion in Warwick, NY.  She was 87 years old. 

Born on January 7, 1929, in Passaic, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Elia and Sadie  Boyko, the youngest of their seven children.

She was the wife of the late Henry J. Peterson (2005) with whom she enjoyed a long and happy marriage. They were “like two peas in a pod” and were inseparable once retired, enjoying everything together: breakfast out, road trips, and visiting with family and friends.

Vera is survived by her children: her son David H. Peterson and his wife Julie of Westtown, NY, and her son Donald J. Peterson and his wife Darlene of Denville, NJ; her brother Michael Boyko; her grandchildren: Nathaniel Peterson and his wife Amanda, Joshua Peterson and his wife Cyndi, Rachel Lindeman and her husband Eric, Jordyn Curley and her husband Charlie, Kyle Peterson, and Anna Peterson; and four great-grandchildren: Hannah and Emmaline Peterson and Korban and Bria Peterson.

Vera was known for her strong Christian faith and gift of hospitality, frequently hosting gatherings of family and friends in her home. She took a deep and sincere interest in people. She treasured her family and friends, encouraged them, and prayed for them. Her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were her pride and joy.

A special thank you to the wonderful care-givers at Hope Gardens of Warwick, NY, and the nurses and staff of Schervier Pavilion of Warwick, NY, whose compassion and care helped Vera in her final days.

Visitation will be on Friday, September 9, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home, 17 Oakland Ave., Warwick, NY.  Funeral Service will follow at 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.  Interment with graveside committal service will take place Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at East Ridgelawn Cemetery, Clifton, NJ.