Maxine Peterson, age 43

Lost to gun violence on May 28, 1988 in Queens, New York.

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  • Nickname:
    3 Boot
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  • Personality:
    3 Lovable never met a stranger!
  • Occupation:
    3 Nurse
  • Workplace:
    3 Jamaica Hospital
  • Schools attended:
    3 Queens College
  • Comments:
    4 She was the glue to her entire family and well missed. I wish my children could’ve known her.

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