The New Hampshire baseball community recently lost a dedicated member when Pete Wyrwicz passed away. He will be remembered by fellow umpires as someone dedicated to the game he loved and committed to the colleagues with whom he officiated.
Over the years, Pete helped to train countless new umpires, ensuring that he will have a legacy in the Granite State umpiring community for generations to come.
Our hearts go out to Pete’s family as we remember all of his contributions as an umpire, mentor, and friend.
Peter D. Wyrwicz
Peter David Wyrwicz, 62, of Alexandria, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 after a lengthy illness.
Born in Nashua, on February 6, 1953, he was the son of Frank A. and Thelma O. (Rohleder) Wyrwicz. Peter was raised in Nashua graduating from the Nashua High School, Class of 1971.
Peter was a self employed Master Electrician for most of his working career.
He was an avid baseball fan who loved to play and officiate the game. He was an Umpire Official with the NHUBA. Peter loved nature, spending time outdoors, and he will be lovingly remembered by his family as being a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who cherished time spent with his family.
He is predeceased by his parents.
Peter is survived by his beloved wife of forty-four years, Linda (Clark) Wyrwicz, of Alexandria; daughter, Candace Hanser and husband Stephen, of Bristol; sons, Christopher Wyrwicz, of Campton, and Chad Wyrwicz, of Portland, Maine; three grandchildren, Justin, Kylee, and Erik; sisters, Maureen Hall and husband John, of Merrimack, Christine Andon and husband Arthur, of Windham; brother, Richard Wyrwicz and wife Lynda, of Nashua; several nieces and nephews.
Donations in his memory may be made to the Bristol Community Center’s Youth Baseball Program, TTCC, 30 North Main Street, Bristol, NH 03222.
All are invited to attend a celebration of Peter’s life, which will be held at Mayhew Funeral Home (12 Langdon St.), Plymouth, on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 from 3 to 5 p.m. Interment will be private.
Mayhew Funeral Homes & Crematorium of Meredith and Plymouth are handling the arrangements. For Peter’s Book of Memories: www.mayhewfuneralhomes.com