Obituary of Peter L. Lais

Mr. Peter “Adirondack Pete” L. Lais, 58, of Amsterdam, New York, passed away on September 14, 2020 at St. Mary's Hospital. Born on February 14, 1962 to Thomas and Rosemary (Farrell) Lais, he attended local schools and was a graduate of Amsterdam High School.    

After graduating, Pete enlisted in the United States Air Force. He proudly served his country for four years. After his time in the Air Force, Pete worked as an equipment operator for 33 years for several different companies. If it had wheels and a motor Pete would drive it, anything from forklifts to a deuce and a half.  

Pete loved spending time in the great outdoors, hunting being one of his favorite hobbies. He was an easy-going man who enjoyed the simple things in life.

Pete is survived by his parents, Thomas and Rosemary; his sons, Tomas Paul Lais, and Joseph (Amy) Lais; his brothers, Patrick (Cathy) Lais, and Jay Lais; his grandchildren, Evan, Jackson, and Emily; as well as by several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited and may call on Saturday, September 19, 2020 from 2 o’clock until 3 o’clock in the afternoon at the chapel of the Betz, Rossi & Bellinger Funeral Home, 171 Guy Park Ave, Amsterdam, New York. Funeral services will follow at 3 o’clock in the afternoon with Father O. Robert DeMartinis presiding.  Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Paralyzed Veterans of America, P.O. Box 758589, Topeka, KS 66675.