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Peter Martin Gately, age 78 residing in Ypsilanti Michigan died on February 25th 2026 from natural causes. Peter was born on March 5th, 1947 to Agnes B. and William P. Gately and was raised with siblings Catherine Rizzo, Marcella McKay, Theresa Waldron, William Jr., Philip and Bernard Gately. Peter was a devoted husband to Phyllis Cohen Gately, a caring stepfather to daughters Stefanie Cohen and Gillian Cohen Boyer and former and current sons in law …

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March 5th, 1947
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February 25th, 2026
Ypsilanti, MI

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