Peter J. Pilot, 76

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Peter Joseph Pilot of Gainesville, Fla., 76, passed away on Jan. 25, 2025, after a brief battle with cancer.
Peter was born in North Adams on Jan. 13, 1949, to Robert and Margaret St. Pierre Pilot, who predeceased him.
Peter is survived by his longtime companion, Charles Terry Rogers and their three cats; his two brothers, Robert Pilot and his wife, the former Carolina Vigna, and James Pilot and his wife, the former Jodie Brazeau; his five sisters, Jean Woodard and her husband, Bruce, Kim Vareschi and her partner, Gary Chater, Lynn Sumner, Judy Cimas and Jill Pilot Erwin and her husband, David; his beloved friend Funda Webb and many nieces and nephews and a multitude of friends.
Peter attended North Adams schools and graduated from the University of Florida. During his life, Peter was a staunch promoter of peace, and an avid gardener who loved family, friends, animals and children. He was a creative person who enjoyed writing, drawing and art in general.
A celebration of life will be held at a later time.