Obituary of Peter P. Kiman

Peter P. Kiman, age 77, of Shelton passed away peacefully on Friday, December 14, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Sally Hatfield Kiman. Born in New York, NY on June 29, 1941, he was a son of the late Stanley C. and Jean Kalita Kiman. Peter was employed at Bridgeport Brass for 25 years in Data Processing before he worked for 19 years at People’s Bank, where he became an Assistant Vice President of Data Processing. He was an usher in St. Lawrence Church, who also served in the Knights of Columbus. Peter loved traveling and one of his favorite places was Disney World as he visited 20 times. He was an avid golfer who enjoyed smoking his pipe while rooting for the New York Yankees, New York Giants, and the UConn men’s and women’s basketball teams. His greatest enjoyment was found in the time he spent with his nine grandchildren, whom he adored so much. His grandchildren lovingly called him, “Buddy.”

In addition to Sally, his wife of 53 years, other survivors include his loving children, Peter H. Kiman and his wife Sandy of Shelton, Stacey Breyan and her husband Christopher of Monroe and Steve Kiman of Shelton, nine cherished grandchildren, Amanda, Rachel and Jake Kiman, Emma, Lindsey and Lauren Breyan, Payton, Trevor and Ryder Kiman, two sisters, Stella Mahy and her husband Bill of Albrightsville, PA and Patricia Guerra and her husband Joseph of Stratford, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Stanley Kiman Jr. and Thomas Kiman and two sisters, Antoinette Jaje and Jeanette Alonzo.

Friends are invited to meet directly in St. Lawrence Church, 505 Shelton Ave., Shelton on Friday, December 21, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. for a Mass of Christian Burial.  Interment will follow in St. Michael Cemetery, Stratford. Family and friends may call on Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at The Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull.  

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Jude’s Children Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN  38105 in Peter’s name.