Peter C. Sapp

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Peter C. Sapp – 52, of North Reading and formerly of Huntsville, AL, died at his home, surrounded by his family on Saturday, June 16, 2018. Born in Westminster, CA on August 27, 1965, he was a graduate of Grissom High School in Huntsville, AL, Class of 1983 and graduated with a B.S. in Biology at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, Class of 1988. Peter worked as a Research Scientist for Howard Hughes Medical Institute at UMass Medical School. Peter spent his entire professional career studying the genetic cause of ALS. He was instrumental in the discovery of the first gene linked with the disease.

He has been a resident of North Reading for the past 26 years. He was an avid soccer fan and coached his three children in North Reading Youth Soccer between 2000-2015. His greatest pleasure was hiking in the woods with his family, friends, and his dog. Family members include his loving wife of 27 years, Ellen (Clifford) Sapp; his son, Adam Sapp; daughters, Kiera Sapp and Susannah Sapp; his parents, T. Phillip Sapp and Bernita (Crater) Sapp; his brother, Paul Sapp; and his sister, Pamela (Sapp) Collins. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 18 from 5 to 8 PM at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. There will be no funeral service. There will be a gathering in Huntsville, Alabama at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his memory to: The Angel Fund for ALS Research, 649 Main Street, Wakefield, MA 01880, www.theangelfund.org 

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17 thoughts on “Peter C. Sapp”

  2. Phil and Bernita,
    We are so very sorry. We are praying for you all as you walk through this deep valley. May you feel the arms of Jesus wrapped around you.
    Love in Christ,
    Karla and Mike Cash

  3. Ellen, we love you all so much and send you tons of love and prayers.
    Krissy (Sereno) and Billy Mitchell

  5. Dear Phil and Bernita,
    I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers for peace and comfort are with you and your family.
    With so much love,
    Carol (Rusler) Brown

  6. Dear Ellen & family,

    Our sincere sympathy in your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts & prayers.

    Paul & Marge

  7. We were so sorry to hear this news. Thinking of all of you. Much love and many prayers from all of the Anderson (camp McWain) family.

  8. So very sorry to hear. Peter was a wonderful man and I enjoyed his sense of humor both in person and on social media.

  9. My sympathies. We have known your family for many years with our kids growing up together. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
    Lina Gallotto

  10. Phil & Benita the day God allowed our lives to cross in Huntsville at Aldersgate has proven to be one of our most rewarding and fulfilled days due in large part to persons like yourselves. It is not in the natural order for parents to say “goodbye” to their children. Your grief bears particular poignancy on this day. You are being prayed for and loved as never before. Dr. Don Wright

  11. Dear Ellen, Kiera, Adam and Susie,
    We are so sorry for your loss. Please know we are thinking of all of you and keeping you in our prayers.
    Noelle, Tim, Maura and Patrick Kiernan

  12. What a marvelous life Peter led, touching so many lives directly and indirectly. Our prayers and love continue for Peter’s family and extended family.

    Charlene and Bill

  13. I’m so very saddened to hear of Peter’s passing. He was a wonderful man who loved his family and life. Peter always knew how to find the humor in the worst of times and that is what made him so special. My love and prayers are with you all. I hope you will find peace in knowing that he lives on in your hearts and a memories always. “The ones that really love us will never really leave us your can always find them in your heart.” Donna and Jim Crowe

  14. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Sapp family. Peter (& family) was a huge part of our “Peter” Rd. 10 years. So many wonderful times & memories.
    I am sad …gone way too soon, but Pete had me chuckling right up until the end with his updates & posts. I am thankful for his friendship and will never forget my friend.
    Mike / Dianne…Nick, Mikaila & Haylee Walsh

  15. Kiera and Family,

    I was so sad to hear of this tragic news about your dad. All of us here at the Hood School are thinking of you. I am so sorry.
    Mr. Quinn

  16. Such a prolonged struggle for your family! I’m very sorry for your loss of Peter.

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