Peter Eyges, 79, formerly of Marblehead, died peacefully Nov. 8 at Kaplan Family Hospice House after a long illness. Son of Gloria and Buddy Eyges, he is survived by his sisters Judy and Barbara and his beloved daughter Andrea (Alberto Pumar), grandson Arlo of Florida and many good friends.
Peter graduated from Marblehead High School in 1964, where he was an awesome athlete. Twice an all star and member of the Marblehead Hockey Hall of Fame, he also played goalie for the Marblehead Maroons and later practiced with the Bruins. He sat in the stands during games for $25, ready to suit up if their goalie was injured.
Even as a very young Little League member, he was an accomplished athlete.
After hitting two home runs during one eventful game he was given the nickname, “Marblehead’s Mel Ott.”
He also very proudly served as a member of the Army Reserves from 1967-1972.
Peter went on to join the family jewelry business and eventually became a finance manager at local car dealerships.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to Kaplan Hospice House, 78 Liberty St., Danvers, MA, 01923.
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