Peter A. Lynn, formerly of Manhasset, a son of Roseclaire and Richard Lynn of Sands Point and East Hampton, passed away on June 5.
He attended Saint Ann’s School in Brooklyn Heights, matriculated at Princeton University, and received his degree from Brown University.
His entire career was within the New York financial services sector, focused on computer programming and engineering. He helped pioneer the crossing network platform for large-volume stock trading.
He married Linda Berry of Manhasset, where they settled to raise their daughter Alexandra “Sandy” Lynn, his pride and joy.
He was a past member of the Princeton Club of NY and Manhasset Bay Yacht Club. His passions were his family, friends, reading, biking, skiing, sailing and attending his daughter’s crew regattas. He will be remembered for his quick wit, intelligence, and kindness.
Peter leaves behind his beloved wife Linda and daughter Sandy, father Richard, his nieces Sarah-Jane Lynn of Zurich, Switzerland and Marion Lynn of NYC , a brother Nicholas of Paris, France , a sister-in-law Helene of East Hampton, NY and many close childhood friends.
He was predeceased by his mother, Roseclaire Lynn.A private celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Reading for the Blind, or an organization of the donor’s choosing.
