Mr. Peter John Nolan, 89, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 30, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his family.
Peter was born on May 23, 1933 in the Bronx, NY to the late Catherine Collins Nolan and Peter John Nolan, Sr.
He grew up in Irvington, NY where he met his future wife, Constance Whipple. After high school graduation he entered the US Air Force where he was a Staff Sergeant in the Strategic Air Command of Spokane, Washington and Guam during the Korean War.
After 4 years, Peter returned to Irvington, joining IBM as a Customer Service Representative. He then moved to Binghamton, NY and later to Charlotte, NC as a Senior Planning Representative. Peter retired in 1991 after 35 years of service to IBM.
Peter’s hobbies included building his own sailboat, photography, music, classic movies, and computers.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Constance Whipple Nolan; daughters, Sandra and Perren Nolan; son, James Nolan; grandchildren, Alice and Alexander Fratoni, Zachary and Mary Madison Tonsmeire. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Peter Nolan.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to:
Michael Peter Nolan Scholarship Fund, UNCC 9201 University Blvd., Charlotte, NC, 28223
or to the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary, PO Box 511, Concord, NC 28026.
Per Peter’s wishes, no formal service will be held.