Peter F. Fingar

July 5, 1929 - March 29, 2022

Peter F. Fingar, 92, of Germantown, NY passed away March 29, 2022. Born July 5, 1929 in Hudson, NY, he is the son of Luther B. and Lorinda (Rockefeller) Fingar. Peter is a lifelong resident of Columbia County. For over 60 years he was President and Broker of the insurance firm his father Luther founded in 1931. Fingar Insurance Agency continues to this day under the leadership of Peter’s sons and grandchildren. Devoted to his community and charitable organizations, Peter’s involvement was immeasurable. He is a long time member and past president of the Germantown Lion’s Club, past Commodore of the Catskill Yacht Club, member of the Roe Jan Boat Club, Elder, Deacon and Vice President of the Reformed Church of Germantown, past director of the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce, Life member of Germantown Fire Co., member of the Germantown Planning Board, Columbia Memorial Hospital Board of Directors, and the Columbia Memorial Hospital Foundation. Peter was also a member of Hudson Widow’s Son Masonic Lodge #7, and was honored in 2003 as Distinguished Citizen of the Columbia County Association in the City of New York. Peter will be remembered and forever loved by his four children, David (Linda) Fingar, Lorinda (James) Rausch, Gregory (Donna) Fingar and Mark (Susan) Fingar, eleven grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren. Peter's family would like to thank his devoted caregivers Adassa, Olive and Daddy-Max. Peter was predeceased by his wives Constance (Haines) Fingar in 1981, and Martha (Schulz) Fingar in 2013, and a brother David Fingar. Funeral services are Saturday April 2, 2022 at 11:00am from the Reformed Church of Germantown. A celebration of Peter’s life will immediately follow at the Central House in Germantown. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Reformed Church of Germantown.