Winsted—Peter Thomas (Schieffer) Freigant, 63, husband of Barbara I. Freigant, died peacefully on Monday, August 14, 2017, at Hartford Hospital with his loving family by his side.

Peter was born on May 26, 1954 in Waterbury, CT, the son of late John L. and Louise (Deschene) Schieffer. Peter was a graduate of W. F. Kaynor Tech School and was a talented and passionate carpenter. Peter was also talented at refurbishing classic cars for his business carswithmusclesbypbeez.com. Peter enjoyed attending car shows and spending time with his family.

Peter is survived by his wife Barbara of 22 years and his children Scott and Andrew Schieffer, Timothy Freigant, Beth Nemic, his grandchildren Benjamin and Daniel Nemic, Ann, Ethan Zachary Freigant, his siblings Louise Ann Pullen, Jean Beard, John Schieffer,Jr., Paul Schiffer, Martin Schieffer, Denise Skrip, Elaine Schieffer, and Irene Stankus, and his sister-in-law Ginette Wurst.

In Lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions to Peter’s favorite charities: Semper Max Support Fund, P.O. BOX 54, Rural Retreat, VA 24368 or Warriors at 45 North, P.O. BOX 132, Pittsburg, NH, 03592-0132

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, August 18, 2017 at 7pm at the Buckmiller Thurston Mengacci Funeral Home, 82 Fairview Avenue, Naugatuck. Calling hours are Friday from 5-7pm at the funeral home.