Peter Anthony Armatis

Navy

Peter Anthony Armatis, 54, passed away from COVID-19 complications on April 1, 2020, at the Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center.

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.

After high school, Peter enlisted in the Navy and received a BA in Marketing from the University of Mississippi. He participated in Navy ROTC and was commissioned as a Navy officer in 1989. Peter served in Operation Desert Storm on the USS San Jacinto, on the USS Arleigh Burke, and as a Flag Aide in New Orleans. He was honorably discharged from active duty in 1997 and served several years in the Navy Reserves, including serving time overseas after 9/11. Peter worked 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 and was the DJ of Ole Miss’s first Alternative radio station. He also loved Ole Miss football, the Saint Louis Cardinals, the Washington Capitals, and Chelsea FC.

He was a lifetime golfer and tactical billiards player. 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. It is difficult to imagine a world without his charisma and big heart.