US Naval Officer
Armatis, Peter Anthony Age 54
Peter Anthony Armatis, 54, born November 11, 1965 in Omaha, Nebraska, passed away from COVID-19 complications on April 1, 2020 at Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Devoted husband of 28 years to Stacy (nee Bazaar); beloved father of Olivia (21), Jacob (16), and William (14); son of Leo and Monica Armatis of Naples, Florida; brother of Maria (Robert) Armatis-Carnes of Ocean Springs, Mississippi and Rebecca (Jonathan) Armatis-Furr of Chicago, Illinois; adoring uncle to Niclas, Eric, Emily, Jonny, Leo, Hans, and Elsa; loved by his maternal relatives in Sweden. Peter began his childhood in Clinton Township, Michigan and in 1976 moved to Des Moines, Iowa. He graduated from Valley High School in West Des Moines in 1983. After high school Peter enlisted in the Navy and subsequently attended the University of Mississippi where he received a BA in Marketing, participated in Navy ROTC, and was commissioned as a Navy officer in 1989. Peter's years of military service led to service in Operation Desert Storm on the USS San Jacinto, on the USS Arleigh Burke, and as an Flag Aide in New Orleans. Peter was honorably discharged from active duty in 1997 and served several years in the Navy Reserves, including serving time overseas after 9/11. In the civilian world Peter exceled in various professional capacities working with defense contracting and federal government consulting. His coworkers described him as a dynamic leader, mentor, and motivator who truly cared about everyone. Outside of work, Peter's passions were endless. He had a great appreciation of music, was the DJ of Ole Miss's first Alternative radio station, and had a playlist spanning from Randy Travis to Wilco. An avid outdoorsman and sports enthusiast, he loved Ole Miss football, the Saint Louis Cardinals, the Washington Capitals, and Chelsea FC. He was a lifetime golfer, tactical billiards player, and he would never turn down a glass of fine bourbon or craft beer. In recent years, Peter brought his leadership and passion to Fredericksburg Football Club as a youth soccer coach. Wherever he was and whatever he was doing, Peter loved to connect with people. He was the life of the party and never met a stranger. Most importantly, Peter was a family man. "Family is everything" he would often say. He delighted in his children's successes and loved spending time at home watching British mysteries, playing pool and video games. Peter cherished his time with Jacob on the golf course and coaching Will's team on the soccer pitch. Each year he made time to visit his "Sunshine" Olivia at Ole Miss to eat BBQ and catch a football game. It is difficult to imagine a world without his charisma and big heart. Full military burial and memorial service will be held at Quantico National Cemetery at a later date to be announced. In lieu of flowers the family requests support for the Armatis children's education fund. Please contact Maria Armatis-Carnes at [email protected] or (954) 802-3440 for information. Please sign the Guestbook at www.legacy.com/washingtontimes
Published in Washington Times on Apr. 15, 2020
Tribute Parade for Coach Armatis
The cars inched along White Lake Drive, each link of the 30-plus vehicle caravan marked by a black backpack draped over the passenger-side door. The bags belonged to Peter Armatis' youth soccer players.
Armatis, a coach and board member with Fredericksburg FC, died Wednesday morning of presumptive COVID-19 complications, according to his wife Stacy. He was 54.
On Friday evening, Armatis' former wards and colleagues with FFC staged a social-distancing compliant procession through his Spotsylvania County neighborhood. As they drove by, Stacy Armatis and her two sons, Jacob, 16, and William, 14, sat in front of a tree in their front yard and waved back at the mourners.
"He was a very gregarious person, had a very outgoing personality," Stacy Armatis said of her husband. "The way people would describe him is that he's never met a stranger."
Armatis, a 10-year Navy veteran and avid golfer, didn't become acquainted with soccer until middle age. But what he lacked in firsthand knowledge, he made up for with a voracious appetite for acquiring new hobbies.
"He had never fished in his life, then we had every lure known to mankind," Stacy Armatis recalled with a laugh. "That's what he spent all of his free time doing. He would take up an interest and dive in full-speed ahead."
Starting with pickup games at the Fredericksburg Field House, soccer quickly became Armatis' passion project. He started with FFC as an assistant coach, working with the club's recreation teams. This past fall, Armatis was awarded the 2007 Boys Black team, and with it a chance to work with the club's highest talent level.
"His approach was: how do we connect with these kids as individuals, and how do we build up the player?" said Kevin Leahy, a close friend and fellow coach.
Aiden Marvashti, 14, played under Armatis for four years and rode in Friday's procession along with his mother.
"You could tell he wanted the best for everyone who was playing, with soccer or anything else," Marvashti said. "I never saw him get upset with any player. But he wasn't too supportive; he would make sure things would get done."
Stacy Armatis said her husband started feeling sick on March 14. Sniffles and a dry cough gave way to intestinal issues and chest congestion, and he was admitted to Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center on the evening of March 24. Less than 24 hours after being hospitalized, Armatis was moved to the ICU and intubated.
He received a test for coronavirus last week, but the results are still pending, Stacy Armatis said. Peter Armatis was already unconscious and under anesthesia when a nurse facilitated a brief FaceTime call three days into his hospital stay.
It was the last time she'd see her husband.
"That is the hardest part of it," she said. "There was no communication from his end. We're still trying to get those answers
Armatis, Peter Anthony Age 54
Peter Anthony Armatis, 54, born November 11, 1965 in Omaha, Nebraska, passed away from COVID-19 complications on April 1, 2020 at Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Devoted husband of 28 years to Stacy (nee Bazaar); beloved father of Olivia (21), Jacob (16), and William (14); son of Leo and Monica Armatis of Naples, Florida; brother of Maria (Robert) Armatis-Carnes of Ocean Springs, Mississippi and Rebecca (Jonathan) Armatis-Furr of Chicago, Illinois; adoring uncle to Niclas, Eric, Emily, Jonny, Leo, Hans, and Elsa; loved by his maternal relatives in Sweden. Peter began his childhood in Clinton Township, Michigan and in 1976 moved to Des Moines, Iowa. He graduated from Valley High School in West Des Moines in 1983. After high school Peter enlisted in the Navy and subsequently attended the University of Mississippi where he received a BA in Marketing, participated in Navy ROTC, and was commissioned as a Navy officer in 1989. Peter's years of military service led to service in Operation Desert Storm on the USS San Jacinto, on the USS Arleigh Burke, and as an Flag Aide in New Orleans. Peter was honorably discharged from active duty in 1997 and served several years in the Navy Reserves, including serving time overseas after 9/11. In the civilian world Peter exceled in various professional capacities working with defense contracting and federal government consulting. His coworkers described him as a dynamic leader, mentor, and motivator who truly cared about everyone. Outside of work, Peter's passions were endless. He had a great appreciation of music, was the DJ of Ole Miss's first Alternative radio station, and had a playlist spanning from Randy Travis to Wilco. An avid outdoorsman and sports enthusiast, he loved Ole Miss football, the Saint Louis Cardinals, the Washington Capitals, and Chelsea FC. He was a lifetime golfer, tactical billiards player, and he would never turn down a glass of fine bourbon or craft beer. In recent years, Peter brought his leadership and passion to Fredericksburg Football Club as a youth soccer coach. Wherever he was and whatever he was doing, Peter loved to connect with people. He was the life of the party and never met a stranger. Most importantly, Peter was a family man. "Family is everything" he would often say. He delighted in his children's successes and loved spending time at home watching British mysteries, playing pool and video games. Peter cherished his time with Jacob on the golf course and coaching Will's team on the soccer pitch. Each year he made time to visit his "Sunshine" Olivia at Ole Miss to eat BBQ and catch a football game. It is difficult to imagine a world without his charisma and big heart. Full military burial and memorial service will be held at Quantico National Cemetery at a later date to be announced. In lieu of flowers the family requests support for the Armatis children's education fund. Please contact Maria Armatis-Carnes at [email protected] or (954) 802-3440 for information. Please sign the Guestbook at www.legacy.com/washingtontimes
Published in Washington Times on Apr. 15, 2020
Tribute Parade for Coach Armatis
The cars inched along White Lake Drive, each link of the 30-plus vehicle caravan marked by a black backpack draped over the passenger-side door. The bags belonged to Peter Armatis' youth soccer players.
Armatis, a coach and board member with Fredericksburg FC, died Wednesday morning of presumptive COVID-19 complications, according to his wife Stacy. He was 54.
On Friday evening, Armatis' former wards and colleagues with FFC staged a social-distancing compliant procession through his Spotsylvania County neighborhood. As they drove by, Stacy Armatis and her two sons, Jacob, 16, and William, 14, sat in front of a tree in their front yard and waved back at the mourners.
"He was a very gregarious person, had a very outgoing personality," Stacy Armatis said of her husband. "The way people would describe him is that he's never met a stranger."
Armatis, a 10-year Navy veteran and avid golfer, didn't become acquainted with soccer until middle age. But what he lacked in firsthand knowledge, he made up for with a voracious appetite for acquiring new hobbies.
"He had never fished in his life, then we had every lure known to mankind," Stacy Armatis recalled with a laugh. "That's what he spent all of his free time doing. He would take up an interest and dive in full-speed ahead."
Starting with pickup games at the Fredericksburg Field House, soccer quickly became Armatis' passion project. He started with FFC as an assistant coach, working with the club's recreation teams. This past fall, Armatis was awarded the 2007 Boys Black team, and with it a chance to work with the club's highest talent level.
"His approach was: how do we connect with these kids as individuals, and how do we build up the player?" said Kevin Leahy, a close friend and fellow coach.
Aiden Marvashti, 14, played under Armatis for four years and rode in Friday's procession along with his mother.
"You could tell he wanted the best for everyone who was playing, with soccer or anything else," Marvashti said. "I never saw him get upset with any player. But he wasn't too supportive; he would make sure things would get done."
Stacy Armatis said her husband started feeling sick on March 14. Sniffles and a dry cough gave way to intestinal issues and chest congestion, and he was admitted to Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center on the evening of March 24. Less than 24 hours after being hospitalized, Armatis was moved to the ICU and intubated.
He received a test for coronavirus last week, but the results are still pending, Stacy Armatis said. Peter Armatis was already unconscious and under anesthesia when a nurse facilitated a brief FaceTime call three days into his hospital stay.
It was the last time she'd see her husband.
"That is the hardest part of it," she said. "There was no communication from his end. We're still trying to get those answers
US Naval Officer
Armatis, Peter Anthony Age 54
Peter Anthony Armatis, 54, born November 11, 1965 in Omaha, Nebraska, passed away from COVID-19 complications on April 1, 2020 at Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Devoted husband of 28 years to Stacy (nee Bazaar); beloved father of Olivia (21), Jacob (16), and William (14); son of Leo and Monica Armatis of Naples, Florida; brother of Maria (Robert) Armatis-Carnes of Ocean Springs, Mississippi and Rebecca (Jonathan) Armatis-Furr of Chicago, Illinois; adoring uncle to Niclas, Eric, Emily, Jonny, Leo, Hans, and Elsa; loved by his maternal relatives in Sweden. Peter began his childhood in Clinton Township, Michigan and in 1976 moved to Des Moines, Iowa. He graduated from Valley High School in West Des Moines in 1983. After high school Peter enlisted in the Navy and subsequently attended the University of Mississippi where he received a BA in Marketing, participated in Navy ROTC, and was commissioned as a Navy officer in 1989. Peter's years of military service led to service in Operation Desert Storm on the USS San Jacinto, on the USS Arleigh Burke, and as an Flag Aide in New Orleans. Peter was honorably discharged from active duty in 1997 and served several years in the Navy Reserves, including serving time overseas after 9/11. In the civilian world Peter exceled in various professional capacities working with defense contracting and federal government consulting. His coworkers described him as a dynamic leader, mentor, and motivator who truly cared about everyone. Outside of work, Peter's passions were endless. He had a great appreciation of music, was the DJ of Ole Miss's first Alternative radio station, and had a playlist spanning from Randy Travis to Wilco. An avid outdoorsman and sports enthusiast, he loved Ole Miss football, the Saint Louis Cardinals, the Washington Capitals, and Chelsea FC. He was a lifetime golfer, tactical billiards player, and he would never turn down a glass of fine bourbon or craft beer. In recent years, Peter brought his leadership and passion to Fredericksburg Football Club as a youth soccer coach. Wherever he was and whatever he was doing, Peter loved to connect with people. He was the life of the party and never met a stranger. Most importantly, Peter was a family man. "Family is everything" he would often say. He delighted in his children's successes and loved spending time at home watching British mysteries, playing pool and video games. Peter cherished his time with Jacob on the golf course and coaching Will's team on the soccer pitch. Each year he made time to visit his "Sunshine" Olivia at Ole Miss to eat BBQ and catch a football game. It is difficult to imagine a world without his charisma and big heart. Full military burial and memorial service will be held at Quantico National Cemetery at a later date to be announced. In lieu of flowers the family requests support for the Armatis children's education fund. Please contact Maria Armatis-Carnes at [email protected] or (954) 802-3440 for information. Please sign the Guestbook at www.legacy.com/washingtontimes
Published in Washington Times on Apr. 15, 2020
Tribute Parade for Coach Armatis
The cars inched along White Lake Drive, each link of the 30-plus vehicle caravan marked by a black backpack draped over the passenger-side door. The bags belonged to Peter Armatis' youth soccer players.
Armatis, a coach and board member with Fredericksburg FC, died Wednesday morning of presumptive COVID-19 complications, according to his wife Stacy. He was 54.
On Friday evening, Armatis' former wards and colleagues with FFC staged a social-distancing compliant procession through his Spotsylvania County neighborhood. As they drove by, Stacy Armatis and her two sons, Jacob, 16, and William, 14, sat in front of a tree in their front yard and waved back at the mourners.
"He was a very gregarious person, had a very outgoing personality," Stacy Armatis said of her husband. "The way people would describe him is that he's never met a stranger."
Armatis, a 10-year Navy veteran and avid golfer, didn't become acquainted with soccer until middle age. But what he lacked in firsthand knowledge, he made up for with a voracious appetite for acquiring new hobbies.
"He had never fished in his life, then we had every lure known to mankind," Stacy Armatis recalled with a laugh. "That's what he spent all of his free time doing. He would take up an interest and dive in full-speed ahead."
Starting with pickup games at the Fredericksburg Field House, soccer quickly became Armatis' passion project. He started with FFC as an assistant coach, working with the club's recreation teams. This past fall, Armatis was awarded the 2007 Boys Black team, and with it a chance to work with the club's highest talent level.
"His approach was: how do we connect with these kids as individuals, and how do we build up the player?" said Kevin Leahy, a close friend and fellow coach.
Aiden Marvashti, 14, played under Armatis for four years and rode in Friday's procession along with his mother.
"You could tell he wanted the best for everyone who was playing, with soccer or anything else," Marvashti said. "I never saw him get upset with any player. But he wasn't too supportive; he would make sure things would get done."
Stacy Armatis said her husband started feeling sick on March 14. Sniffles and a dry cough gave way to intestinal issues and chest congestion, and he was admitted to Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center on the evening of March 24. Less than 24 hours after being hospitalized, Armatis was moved to the ICU and intubated.
He received a test for coronavirus last week, but the results are still pending, Stacy Armatis said. Peter Armatis was already unconscious and under anesthesia when a nurse facilitated a brief FaceTime call three days into his hospital stay.
It was the last time she'd see her husband.
"That is the hardest part of it," she said. "There was no communication from his end. We're still trying to get those answers
Armatis, Peter Anthony Age 54
Peter Anthony Armatis, 54, born November 11, 1965 in Omaha, Nebraska, passed away from COVID-19 complications on April 1, 2020 at Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Devoted husband of 28 years to Stacy (nee Bazaar); beloved father of Olivia (21), Jacob (16), and William (14); son of Leo and Monica Armatis of Naples, Florida; brother of Maria (Robert) Armatis-Carnes of Ocean Springs, Mississippi and Rebecca (Jonathan) Armatis-Furr of Chicago, Illinois; adoring uncle to Niclas, Eric, Emily, Jonny, Leo, Hans, and Elsa; loved by his maternal relatives in Sweden. Peter began his childhood in Clinton Township, Michigan and in 1976 moved to Des Moines, Iowa. He graduated from Valley High School in West Des Moines in 1983. After high school Peter enlisted in the Navy and subsequently attended the University of Mississippi where he received a BA in Marketing, participated in Navy ROTC, and was commissioned as a Navy officer in 1989. Peter's years of military service led to service in Operation Desert Storm on the USS San Jacinto, on the USS Arleigh Burke, and as an Flag Aide in New Orleans. Peter was honorably discharged from active duty in 1997 and served several years in the Navy Reserves, including serving time overseas after 9/11. In the civilian world Peter exceled in various professional capacities working with defense contracting and federal government consulting. His coworkers described him as a dynamic leader, mentor, and motivator who truly cared about everyone. Outside of work, Peter's passions were endless. He had a great appreciation of music, was the DJ of Ole Miss's first Alternative radio station, and had a playlist spanning from Randy Travis to Wilco. An avid outdoorsman and sports enthusiast, he loved Ole Miss football, the Saint Louis Cardinals, the Washington Capitals, and Chelsea FC. He was a lifetime golfer, tactical billiards player, and he would never turn down a glass of fine bourbon or craft beer. In recent years, Peter brought his leadership and passion to Fredericksburg Football Club as a youth soccer coach. Wherever he was and whatever he was doing, Peter loved to connect with people. He was the life of the party and never met a stranger. Most importantly, Peter was a family man. "Family is everything" he would often say. He delighted in his children's successes and loved spending time at home watching British mysteries, playing pool and video games. Peter cherished his time with Jacob on the golf course and coaching Will's team on the soccer pitch. Each year he made time to visit his "Sunshine" Olivia at Ole Miss to eat BBQ and catch a football game. It is difficult to imagine a world without his charisma and big heart. Full military burial and memorial service will be held at Quantico National Cemetery at a later date to be announced. In lieu of flowers the family requests support for the Armatis children's education fund. Please contact Maria Armatis-Carnes at [email protected] or (954) 802-3440 for information. Please sign the Guestbook at www.legacy.com/washingtontimes
Published in Washington Times on Apr. 15, 2020
Tribute Parade for Coach Armatis
The cars inched along White Lake Drive, each link of the 30-plus vehicle caravan marked by a black backpack draped over the passenger-side door. The bags belonged to Peter Armatis' youth soccer players.
Armatis, a coach and board member with Fredericksburg FC, died Wednesday morning of presumptive COVID-19 complications, according to his wife Stacy. He was 54.
On Friday evening, Armatis' former wards and colleagues with FFC staged a social-distancing compliant procession through his Spotsylvania County neighborhood. As they drove by, Stacy Armatis and her two sons, Jacob, 16, and William, 14, sat in front of a tree in their front yard and waved back at the mourners.
"He was a very gregarious person, had a very outgoing personality," Stacy Armatis said of her husband. "The way people would describe him is that he's never met a stranger."
Armatis, a 10-year Navy veteran and avid golfer, didn't become acquainted with soccer until middle age. But what he lacked in firsthand knowledge, he made up for with a voracious appetite for acquiring new hobbies.
"He had never fished in his life, then we had every lure known to mankind," Stacy Armatis recalled with a laugh. "That's what he spent all of his free time doing. He would take up an interest and dive in full-speed ahead."
Starting with pickup games at the Fredericksburg Field House, soccer quickly became Armatis' passion project. He started with FFC as an assistant coach, working with the club's recreation teams. This past fall, Armatis was awarded the 2007 Boys Black team, and with it a chance to work with the club's highest talent level.
"His approach was: how do we connect with these kids as individuals, and how do we build up the player?" said Kevin Leahy, a close friend and fellow coach.
Aiden Marvashti, 14, played under Armatis for four years and rode in Friday's procession along with his mother.
"You could tell he wanted the best for everyone who was playing, with soccer or anything else," Marvashti said. "I never saw him get upset with any player. But he wasn't too supportive; he would make sure things would get done."
Stacy Armatis said her husband started feeling sick on March 14. Sniffles and a dry cough gave way to intestinal issues and chest congestion, and he was admitted to Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center on the evening of March 24. Less than 24 hours after being hospitalized, Armatis was moved to the ICU and intubated.
He received a test for coronavirus last week, but the results are still pending, Stacy Armatis said. Peter Armatis was already unconscious and under anesthesia when a nurse facilitated a brief FaceTime call three days into his hospital stay.
It was the last time she'd see her husband.
"That is the hardest part of it," she said. "There was no communication from his end. We're still trying to get those answers
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