Gifton Ralston Peterkin Obituary (1945

Gifton Ralston Peterkin also know as "Uncle C" or "Cephas" was born in Wakefield, a small town located in Trelawny, Jamaica, to Christine Duncan and Abraham Peterkin on January 19, 1945. Gifton received his primary and secondary education locally in Wakefield, and upon completing his studies, he pursued several employment opportunities. His reverence for self-discipline, strong work ethic, personal ambition and sense of justice lead him to Jamaica Constabulary Force, the official police force and law enforcement agency of Jamaica. After completing his training at the National Police College of Jamaica, also known as the Jamaica Police Academy, Gifton served the public as officer in the municipalities of Montego Bay, Westmoreland, and Kingston, the Island's capital city. Gifton quickly rose through the ranks and achieved the rank of Lieutenant. During the early seventies, Gifton migrated to the United States, where he married his loving wife of forty-five years, Mrs. Zena M. Peterkin. Shortly after relocating to Manhattan, New York, Gifton and Zena relocated to the Parkchester section of the Bronx, where they raised their five children. Gifton worked at Baker's Baker's Aid, a manufacturer, and distributor of industrial-grade baking ovens and appliances as an electrical engineer. After serving 18 years at Baker's Baker's Aid, Gifton was revered for his reserved demeanor, wisdom and jovial yet calming nature. He was widely praised for his contributions towards the successful maturation of many students. Lovingly referred to as "Mr.P" he mad a difference in the lives of both students and faculty members. Gifton was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, friend and mentor. He exemplified dignity, confidence, courage, humility, commitment to family, consistency, curiosity, rigor and leadership. Gifton is survived by his loving wife with Zena Peretkin, his five loving children, Michael Bogle, Samantha Peterkin, Nicole Peterkin, Brent Peterkin Curt Peterkin; four brothers Aubry "Busha" Wilson, Richard "Dicky" Ennis, one sister, Qutie; and nine grandchildren Zachary, Selaiha, Zoe, Brianna, Berthane, Michael, Mekhi, Mosiah, Mallory, Bradley and Nicholas; and a beloved community of family, friends, neighbors and colleagues. Gifton Ralston Peterkin will be loved for eternity and remembered for innumerable lifetimes. He accepted the Christ Yahshua/Jesus as his Lord and Savior. May he be forever blessed and comforted by the divine grace of the Almighty True and Living God. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at 10:00 AM, Baker-Isaac Funeral Services Chapel, 985 Stratford Ave, Bridgeport, CT. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM The Funeral Service will be live-streamed via Zoom, Meeting ID: 941 8366 3884 and Password 922757 Please join the live-streamed celebration of life by clicking the link below or copying & pasting the link below into your web address bar. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/94183663884?pwd=ZGVBUUZUK1ZYQ0dISWhSK29lR0tEQT09 Visitation Baker-Isaac Funeral Chapel Tuesday, July 14, 2020 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM 985 Stratford Avenue Bridgeport, Connecticut 06607 Funeral Service Baker-Isaac Funeral Chapel Wednesday, July 15, 2020 10:00 AM 985 Stratford Avenue Bridgeport, Connecticut 06607