Allegany – Jack F. Peck Jr. "Loving Son, Father & Grandfather"
Jack F. Peck, of 3839 Birch Run Rd. passed away on Friday, October 23, 2020 at his home.
Jack was born on December 21, 1965 in Olean, NY and was a son of Jack F. and Melva D. Speta Peck.
Jack was a 1984 graduate of Allegany High School. He worked for Potter Lumber and then after a short time with the Carnival, Jack returned to Allegany and began working for his uncle at Richard Peck Construction Company, where he worked for about 20 years. Jack then went to work at J.S. Wilby and Gary Davis until he became disabled.
Jack was very active for almost 40 years in the Volunteer Fire Departments starting at the young age of 18 years old. He first belonged to Allegany then the Town of Olean returning back to Allegany Volunteer Fire Department. During his 40 years he held many positions including EMT, Fire Police, and has been currently acting as president for the past 5 years. He spent 24/7 hours at the fire hall and was very highly respected by the other members for his commitment to the calling.
Outside of the Fire Department his family came first in his world. He loved them and enjoyed spending time with them and especially his grandchildren. Jack was also a member of the Sons of the Allegany American Legion and was also a "Cowboy" in Allegany.
Jack is survived by; his mother, Melva D. Peck of Allegany and his 2 Daughters, Crystal L. (Charles Hamer) Lett of Cuba, and Samantha E. (Jason) Homer of Olean; 8 Grandchildren, Richard, Charlie, Lanx, Matthew, Gabriella, Temperance, Isabella and Annabelle; 3 Siblings, James H. (Lynne Faulkner) Peck of Franklinville, Kellie E. (Keith) Mitchell of Allegany, and Edward P. (Theresa) Peck of Manassas, VA and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Jack was predeceased by; his father, Jack F. Peck, Sr.; 3 Nephews, James, Jessie and Allen; and Sister in Law, Bobbie Jo Peck.
Friends will be received at the Robert A Livingston Community Center, 188 W Main St, Allegany, on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 from 3:00pm to 6:00pm at which time a funeral service will be held. The Rev. Richard L. Price, Pastor of The Church of Christ in Bradford will officiate.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home, Inc., 646 East State Street, Olean. Online condolences may be made at www.LetroMcIntoshSpinkFuneralHome.com In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Allegany Fire Department, 186 W Main St, Allegany, NY 14706.