Walter Pedra, 96, of Peabody, died Monday February 5, 2024, at his home following a brief illness. He was the devoted husband of the late Alice (Agrella) Pedra.

Born in Peabody, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Santos) Pedra. He was a lifelong resident of Peabody and a graduate of Peabody High School, class of 1944.

Walter was a veteran of both WWII and the Korean War. He enlisted with the United States Navy in 1945 and served for 18 months and re-enlisted in 1951 and served an addition 18 months before his honorable discharge in 1952.

Walter was a foreman at Wilkscraft Creative Printing company in Beverly for his entire working career before retiring years ago.

Walter enjoyed boating and was a lifetime member of the Palmer Cove’s Yacht Club in Salem and was a member of the Portuguese American War Vets Club in Peabody as well.

Walter is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Walter and Laura Pedra of Maine, his daughter and son -in-law, Jo-Ellen and Dana Smith of Kingston, his beloved four grandchildren, Taylor and Matthew Pedra and James and Eric Smith and by his niece Beverly Ann Gray of NH. He was predeceased by his brothers John and Joseph Pedra.

His funeral will be held on Friday, February 16, at 9:00 AM at the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, 82 Lynn St Peabody, followed by his Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM at St. Ann’s Church, Peabody to which relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours will be on Thursday, February 15, from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM. Burial will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Peabody.