Frank Peter Clarke, 79, of Graves Road died Sunday 5/28/23 at home. He was born in Greenfield on December 21, 1943, the son of Franklin and Florence (Demers) Clarke. Peter attended local schools in Greenfield and was a graduate of Greenfield High School. During high school and after graduation, Peter worked in the family business, Keller Brothers Rug Cleaning and Sales, in Greenfield.
Peter served in the National Guard for four years, obtaining the rank of Private E-2.
Peter was hired at the Greenfield Police Department on May 14, 1971, as a patrol officer and retired as a Detective on March 14, 1999.
He was a life member of the Greenfield Lodge of Elks and a member of the Moose Lodge in Greenfield.
Among his survivors, Peter leaves a son, Michael W. Clarke; a sister, Judie McCarthy and her husband David of Greenfield; three grandsons; and several nephews.
Besides by his parents, Franklin and Florence, Peter was predeceased by his beloved wife Linda (Girard) Clarke in 2017 and a son, Steven Clarke in 2021.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday 6/7 at 9:15am from the Kostanski Funeral Home, 220 Federal Street, Greenfield, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10am at Blessed Trinity Parish, Blessed Sacrament Church, 221 Federal Street, Greenfield. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Greenfield.
Calling hours will be held Tuesday evening from 4-6 at the funeral home.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Kostanski Funeral Home. For condolences, please visit www.kostanskifuneralhome.com.
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