Peter Cantara

Peter Cantara, age 59, went home to the Lord on November 10, 2021. He was born in Nashua, NH on November 8, 1962 to John E. and Jacqueline R. (Rogers) Cantara. He lived in Hudson for most of his life and was a graduate of Alvirne High School Class of 1980. He was very active in amateur (ham) radio (call sign KI1M) for over 40 years. He held many volunteer positions in the ARRL over the years. He was past president of the NH Amateur Radio Association and past secretary of the Nashua Area Radio Society. Peter was a member of NARS, a life member of ARRL and a 3rd Degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus, council #5162 (Hudson). Prior to his illness, he was employed at Ham Radio Outlet in Salem NH where he was the store manager.

Beside his parents, survivors include his siblings; Kenneth Cantara and his wife Lynn, Thomas Cantara, Maria Keller and her husband Matt, Kathryn Castor and her husband Ray, Margaret Doucette and her husband Roger; step sons Timothy Bedell, Anthony Scrivano and Jesse Bedell; step-granddaughter Alexis Bedell, several aunts, uncles nieces, nephews and cousins.

Due to current circumstances a Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. Memorial donations may be made in Peter’s name to the American Kidney Fund (www.kidneyfund.org) or to the ARRL (www.arrl.org) To share an online message of condolence, please visit www.dumontsullivan.com THE DUMONT-SULLIVAN FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS.