Dr. Peter John Quartarolo
July 17,1951 - April 9, 2018

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Dr. Peter John Quartarolo was born to Peter and Madalin Quartarolo in New York.

His family soon moved to Southern California where he grew up. When he was 19, he married the love of his life, Cherie. He completed his college education and received his doctorate in chiropractic.

Peter and Cherie moved their three young children to Lake County, Calif., in 1979. He opened his chiropractic office on Main Street in Lakeport and continued his practice at that location for 39 years until complications of cancer prevented his return. He truly adored caring for his patients and never wanted to retire.

Peter was very involved in his community. He volunteered as an EMT11 with Kelseyville Fire Department. He served on countless community boards, most notably serving as a Kelseyville Unified School District Board Trustee for 26 years. He was a member of Lakeport Kiwanis and a Past Master of of Hartley Masonic Lodge.

Peter is survived by his loving mother, Madalin Crowson; his wife and soulmate of 47 years, Cherie Quartarolo; cherished children, Peter (Andrea) Quartarolo Jr., Christine (William) Atwood, Tony (Maria) Quartarolo; sisters, Lynne Quartarolo and Diane Quartarolo; precious and adored grandchildren, Adam, Dominic, Julianna, Henry and Adriana; and beloved mother-in-law, Jeanette Sheehan.

He was predeceased by his father, Peter Quartarolo; father-in-law, Frank Sheehan; and godparents, Frank Luciana and Teddy Luciana.

Because of Peter's passion for children and education, donations can be made to the Kelseyville High School Music Program. Make checks to Kelseyville Unified School District, 4410 Konocti Road, Kelseyville, CA 95451 with notation of "Kelseyville High School Music Program.”

A Rosary service will take place at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary on Wednesday, April 18, at 5 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church on Thursday, April 19, at noon, with Interment to follow at Kelseyville Cemetery.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.