John Peter Mitchell

Jan 13, 1944 -

Mar 19, 2026

John Peter Mitchell, 82, of Anchorage, Alaska, formerly of East Haven, Conn., passed away on March 19, 2026, surrounded by his family.

John, or Peter as he was known by his family, grew up in East Haven and joined the Air Force a year after graduating from high school although he didn't know what he wanted to do when he grew up. He spent the next 27 years traveling the world until he retired from the service in 1990 and was able to move back to Alaska. He then spent another 18 years working for the State of Alaska in Department of Transportation before fully retiring in 2010.

He loved model railroads, any time spent at his cabin in Cooper Landing and taking care of his dogs. He spent most of his retirement volunteering at St. Benedict's Catholic Church and Lumen Christi Catholic High School. John was known for being a jack-of-all-trades, as he was able to fix most anything, the love and care he gave to his family, and for his sense of humor.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia; daughter, Alicia; son-in-law, Floyd; grandchildren, Stephen and Vance; sister, Suzanne; and many other relatives.

A funeral service will be held on March 31, 2026, at 3 p.m., at St. Benedict's Catholic Church in Anchorage, followed by full military honors. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lumen Christi Catholic High School.