Peter A. Damiano

Clifton Park – Peter A. Damiano, 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Peter was born on January 29, 1936, to the late Leonard and Helen (Tondera) Damiano. He grew up in the Albany area and attended Albany high School. After high school, Peter started a career as a mechanic which was his passion. You name it and he could fix it! He even taught his ex-brother-in-law Eddie to be a great mechanic.

Peter also enjoyed flying planes. He had a personal pilot’s license and could frequently be seen flying a Cessna. He also owned horses in Saratoga which he raced for over 20 years. Peter was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the American Legion in Albany, and the Polish Club.

He was a devoted Catholic and a lifelong parishioner of Blessed Sacrament Church in Albany.

Peter was predeceased by his beloved wife and best friend Virginia (Grounds) Damiano, and his brother Leonard Damiano Jr.

He is survived by his stepchildren; Christina Cummings, Victor (Laurie) Haischer, Marilyn (John) Fuhr, Anna (Steve) DeVos, his siblings; Mary Damiano-McGraw, Patricia (Mark) Busch, several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 10:30 am in Blessed Sacrament Church, 607 Central Ave., Albany with entombment to follow at Memory Gardens in Colonie.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1 Penny Lane, Latham, NY 12110, American Cancer Society.