Obituary: Peter H. Houpert, 62, Of Clinton

Information via Swan Funeral Home

Peter Henry Houpert passed away in the early morning hours of Tuesday, August 27, 2019. Born March 28, 1957 in Baltimore, MD he was a beloved son of the late Helen and Richard Houpert. Pete grew up in Clinton, CT, graduating from The Morgan School, Class of 1975, where he was offensive guard on the undefeated ’75 football team. He attended Bethany College in West Virginia, and then began his adventures throughout the United States.

He was a lumberjack, fisherman and nanny in Alaska, an oil rigger in North Dakota and Wyoming, and kayaked and bicycled whenever possible. He came back to Connecticut to put his amazing digital pre-press talents to work, and settled down with the love of his life, Jane Taylor.

Pete loved to collect good wine, share stories on astronomy or history, cook with family and friends, and to give great bear hugs. He could just as easily be found at the Opera as a Grateful Dead concert. Pete will be sorely missed by his devoted brothers, Richard Houpert (Francoise Rosset), James Houpert (Jude), Tom Houpert (Ann Pellegrini), and David Houpert (Judi). Pete is also survived by beloved nephews Pierre-Andre Houpert (Peter’s godson), Alexander Houpert (Jennifer Walts), Matthew Houpert, his Aunt Vera, and many cousins to whom he was very close. He is also survived by Jane’s family including her son Jason Paschke (Kimberly) and her grandchildren Camden, Zachary, and Rylan, whom Pete loved like his own. A memorial service will be held at Swan Funeral home, 80 East Main Street, Clinton, CT on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019 at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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