Peter N. Cherpak, 88, longtime resident of Enfield, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Born in New Britain, CT on March 29, 1931, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Katherine Cherpak. Peter was a proud veteran of the Korean War, serving in the US Air Force. He worked for Pratt & Whitney for many years before starting his own company, Kinetic Tool Company in 1979 until his retirement in 1992, passing the business on to his son. He was a member of the American Legion Post #80 in Enfield. He was predeceased by his loving wife Yvette (Lacasse) Cherpak 35 years ago, and his daughter Donna Montemerlo in 2015; as well as 8 siblings. He leaves his 3 loving children and their spouses, Debra Carlton and Howard “Skip” of Myrtle Beach, SC, Nicholas Cherpak and Cathy of Enfield, and Jonathan Cherpak and Laura of Enfield; and his son-in-law, David Montemerlo of Windsor Locks. Peter also leaves 7 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and 3 sisters, Dorothy Prestia, Martha Cherpak, and Kay Torelli. His family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 9 from 10-11 AM at Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels, 61 South Rd., Enfield, followed by a Memorial Service at 11 AM. Burial with Military Honors will follow in St. Patrick’s King St. Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. For online condolences, please visit www.leetestevens.com