Peter Green Kessenich

peter kessenich

March 11, 1947 ~ January 15, 2018

Born in: New Orleans, LA
Resided in: Marietta, GA

Peter Green Kessenich, Sr. of Marietta, GA passed away on January 15, 2018 at the age of 70.
Peter is survived by his wife of 46 years, Veronica “Ronnie” Henry Kessenich; son Peter G. Kessenich, Jr., wife Mary Ann and their daughter Elleighfare; daughter Veronica L. Kessenich. He is also survived by his brother J. Fredrick “Rick” Kessenich, wife Suzanne “Suzy” of Covington, LA and their children and families. He is preceded in death by his mother, Shirlee “Rusty” Huppenbauer Kessenich and father, F.F. “Fritz” Kessenich.
Peter was born on March 11, 1947 in New Orleans, LA. He attended the University of Notre Dame and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Aero-Space Engineering. He received his Master of Business Administration from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. While at Notre Dame, Peter met Ronnie, the love of his life, whom he married in 1971. They came to Atlanta for their honeymoon and to start their lives together.
Peter began his career with Arthur Anderson & Co. His love of business and transportation led him to a decade plus career at MARTA. After working closely with Philadelphia-based Public Financial Management, Inc., Peter was offered the opportunity to start their Atlanta-based division specializing in consulting services for municipalities, cities, and transportation. His clients included: the Board of Liquidations for New Orleans; the City of New Orleans; Dekalb County, GA; Gwinnett County, GA; the Michigan Department of Transportation; the Maryland Department of Transportation; the Maryland Transportation Authority; and WMATA, Washington, D.C. On April 28, 2011, The Maryland Transportation Authority entered a resolution into its minutes honoring Peter’s valued financial advice over many years as a Managing Director of Public Financial Management, Inc.
Peter will be remembered as an intelligent, soft-spoken, and generous husband, father, and grandfather – with a very sardonic sense of humor. Please join the family and friends in honoring the life of Peter G. Kessenich, Sr. for a funeral mass at 11 am, Thursday, February 1, 2018, at St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church, 7171 Glenridge Dr., Atlanta, GA 30328. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made in honor of his wife Ronnie, Class of 1970, to Saint Mary’s College (www.saintmarys.edu) 110 Le Mans Hall, St Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN 46556.

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  1. RICK GEYER says:

    PETER WAS A CLASSMATE IN HIGH SCHOOL AND FRIEND A GREAT GUY AND FAMILY MAN. I KNOW RONNIE HIS WIFE AND FAMILY WERE VERY CLOSE AND MY SYMPATHY GOES TO ALL

  2. RICK GEYER says:

    PETER AND RONNIE HAVE 2 WONDERFUL CHILDREN, AND HE HAD A BUSY CAREER I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIS DRY, QUICK WIT WE SAW EACH OTHER A LOT IN THE 1967-1971 ERA. I WAS IN THE NAVY AND HE WAS FINISHING UP NOTRE DAME AND WHARTON. I AM A WINE MERCHANT IN NJ, RGEYERWINE@AOLCOM .PETER WAS A MUCH LOVED PERSON BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM. ADIEU OLD FRIEND.

  3. Bill Newman says:

    Peter and I were partners at PFM.
    What a classic guy. Always a gentleman; loved his clients and considered them valued friends as well.
    I always admired Peter for his professionalism, knowledge and ability to handle most anything put before him.
    A good friend who will be fondly miss.

  4. Libby Koultourides says:

    Peter was a dear man whose love for family, kindness, intelligence and humor made knowing him a blessing. Deepest condolences to Ronnie, Veronica, Peter Jr and family. Love and prayers, Libby, Saint Mary’s College

  5. Keith Curry says:

    Peter was a mentor and a great friend and partner. We will all miss him. Our prayers and thoughts are with Ronnie

  6. Luanne Williard says:

    I admired Peter’s quiet gentleness, and his respect and deep love of his wife. They always seemed to have such a fun and look forward to time together. In sadness and love, we pray God’s amazing peace and favor on you, Ronnie and your family.


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