Peter A. Major Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Peter A. Major (Erie, Pennsylvania), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Peter left this world on October 23, 2025 at the age of 82, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Peter A. Major to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Frank Major and Julia Major (Serfozo); his siblings, Frank, Gerald Major and Frances Major; and his close friend Karen Gallagher.
He is survived by: his children, Kevin Major (Terra) and Karen Klimczyk; his grandchildren, Grace Klimczyk, Charlotte Klimczyk, Cassidy Major (Peighton Cornelli) and Ciara Major; his brother Paul Major (Claudia); his former wife Linda Major; and his brother-in-law Charles Boyce. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Viewing was held on Monday, October 27th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the John R. Orlando Funeral Home, Inc. (2122 Raspberry St, Erie, PA 16502). A funeral Mass was held on Tuesday, October 28th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Saint Peter Cathedral (230 W 10th St, Erie, PA 16501). A burial was held on Tuesday, October 28th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery (5711 W Lake Rd, Erie, PA 16505). A committal service was held on Tuesday, October 28th 2025 from 11:15 AM to 11:30 AM at the same location.
Memorials may be made to Erie VA Medical Center, 135 E. 38th St., Erie PA, 16504 (Attention: Karen O'Neal) or Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home, 560 E. 3rd St., Erie PA, 16507. (Attention: Ken Vybrial) put in the memo for veteran's needs.
