In Memory
Peter J. Zwetsloot
1941 - 2020
Peter and his family immigrated to California in 1957. Peter was a classmate in the Napa Senior High School class of 1960. He enlisted in the Army in 1959, serving in Germany during the Berlin crisis.
Peter became a U.S. citizen in December 1963, 5 days before marrying the love of his life, Loretta (nee Desrosiers). Together they raised 3 children. Peter worked as a Psychiatric Technician/Unit Supervisor at Napa State Hospital for 22 years.
He is survived by his wife Loretta; daughter Karen Proteau (Mark); son Joe (Irene Wong); daughter Patricia Zwetsloot (John Barandas); 4 grandchildren Gregory Stephenson; Zachary Proteau (Alicia Bucks); Kimberly Stephenson and Bryan Proteau; 3 brothers, one sister and numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Collabria Care - Collabria Hospice, 414 S. Jefferson St., Napa.
The service will be at St. Apollinaris Church on Tuesday December 8, 2020 at 1:00 PM.
Arlie Lloyd
I remember the day the Swetsloot family moved to Napa, into a home, I believe was on Redwood Rd. They could barely speak good English, and I could barely understand Peter when he spoke. I was impressed that he could speak, I believe about 6 or 7 different languages. They were a wonderful family, and adapted to their new country at a very fast pace. I was amazed at how fast they're English improved. Over the next few years I got to know Peter better, and he was a very smart person, that I was glad to know. I never seen Peter, but once after we graduated, but he did well, and became a good citizen, and asset to America. Having served in the Army, and I heard as a translator somewhere, where he could usr his languages to help people get going in the right direction. I know his family will miss him, and I am glad I had the privilage of meeting him, and knowing him for a short while. I know he will be missed. Maybe, we'll meet again someday.