Peter M. Sughrue Sr. of Bridgehampton Dies May 22

Peter M. Sughrue, Sr., of Bridgehampton, N.Y., died Tuesday in New York City, from complications following heart surgery. He was 80 years old. Peter was born in Milton, MA, in May 1943. He attended B.C. High and College of the Holy Cross, and earned his MBA from Columbia University Business School in 1967. After graduation, Peter embarked on a career in the municipal bond business, spanning 40 years. Most notably, he was Head of Municipal Bond Trading, and later ran the Municipal Bond Department, at Citibank. His career also included stops at Salomon Brothers, Weeden & Co., E.F. Hutton, and Prager & Co., and he made many friends along the way. He enjoyed the energy, camaraderie, and friendly competition of bond trading.

Peter and his wife, Janet, raised their two sons in New York City, and were enthusiastic members of their communities, as parents at St. David’s School and as parishioners of St. Ignatius Loyola. Peter was an active member of the Bridgehampton Club, serving in myriad roles through the years, and as its President from 2013-2015. He loved watching his boys compete in tennis and golf tournaments, and could often be found on the courtside steps at Bridgehampton Club, or peering through binoculars from above the 9th green at Shinnecock, tracking a match.

After retiring to his home in Bridgehampton, Peter immersed himself in the community there, volunteering in various capacities at the Bridgehampton Library, the Book Bay, the Good Shepherd community garden, and as a member of the Pastoral Council at Queen of the Most Holy Rosary church. Until recently, he served as President of the Board of Trustees of the Bridgehampton Museum, a role he embraced with great enthusiasm.

When not busy with his many activities, Peter could often be found at the beach with the Sunday crossword, tending to his garden, or spending time with his beloved grandchildren. An avid bird enthusiast, Peter reveled in a rare bald eagle sighting, or studying a family of Ospreys in their nest. He was also a die-hard New England sports fan, unwavering in his devotion to the Sox, Pats, and Celts. Finally, Peter loved to play cards – a dangerous opponent at any poker table, Peter also enjoyed bridge in his later years.

Peter was predeceased by his wife, Janet Halsey Sughrue. He is survived by son Peter Sughrue Jr, of New York City, his wife Vanessa, and their children Luke and India; son, Justin Sughrue, of New York City, his wife Samantha, and their children Meryl and John. Peter is also survived by his twin brother, Reverend Father Paul Sughrue of Lexington, MA, and his sister Virginia Crowley of Kennebunkport, ME.