Obituary of Peter Us

Peter Us, age 85, of Stratford, beloved husband of Janis Domschine Us, passed away on March 22, 2020. In addition to Janis, his wife of 52 years, Peter will be lovingly remembered by his Children, Sherri Us of Naugatuck, Paul Us of Stratford, Mathew Us of Seymour and Ramona Nogic and her husband Michael of Stratford; his grandchildren Yasemin Yaglidere of Naugatuck , Logan, Ethan, Hunter and Ian Us all of Stratford; one great granddaughter Macy Us. Peter is also survived by two siblings Walter Us of Sag Harbor , New York and Stefani Us of South Burlington Vermont; numerous nieces and nephews including nephew Jeffrey Us of Fairfield. He is predeceased by his siblings Frank, August, Max, Richard, John, Joseph, Maria Mikan , Elli Dermastja , Stana Kalisnik , Fani Tomazic , Denise Borsuk and Christine Us . Peter immigrated to the United States with his family from Slovenia, and lived most of his life in Bridgeport. He earned a living to support his family as a tool and die maker, and as an ironworker. He worked for 25 years with Leake Nelson Steel in Bridgeport's West End. Later in his retirement Peter enjoyed caring for his granddaughter Yasemin as well as, tending to his home until five months ago when moving to St. Josephs Manor of Trumbull. A good and kind man, Peter had a life long passion for soccer that was shared with his granddaughter. Cosmos soccer in the seventies will forever be a wonderful memory. He loved his Slovenian heritage, great food and a good beer. He made it his life's mission to know every hot dog stand in the State of Connecticut and let you know which one was the best. He loved a family get together, picnics at Holy Cross church, or a party at one of his sibling's home. Being with his family and close friends was very important to Peter. Funeral services for Peter will be private. He will be interred in Lawncroft Cemetery. To sign his online register, please visit www.LeskoPolkeFuneralHome.com