Background
Peterson, Bess Catherine was born on December 8, 1924 in Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States. Daughter of Theodosios George and Martha (Lioupras) Apostolou.
- Photos
- Works
- Photos
- Works
Bess Catherine Peterson
Edit Profileexecutive small business owner
Career
Co-owner, Peterson's Caramel Sweet Shoppe, Red Bank, New Jersey, 1942-1948; co-owner, Peterson's Sunset Cabin, Lakewood, New Jersey, 1944-1950; co-owner, Peterson's Riverside Doctor, Red Bank, 1948-1973; co-owner, Howard Johnson Restaurant, Neptune, New Jersey, 1948-1953; co-owner, Peterson's Buttonwood Manor, Matawan, New Jersey, 1956-1965; co-owner, Peterson's Shrewsbury Inn, Red Bank, 1955-1965; co-owner, Peterson's Pleasant Valley Inn, Colts Neck, New Jersey, 1957-1965; co-owner, Perkins Pancake House, Middletown, New Jersey, 1964-1973; owner, operator, Peterson's Riviera Inn/Marina, Brick, New Jersey, since 1965.
Achievements
Membership
Chairman advisory board Medical Center of Ocean County Foundation, 1988. Member Brick Chamber of Commerce, New Jersey Restaurant Association, New Jersey Liquor Association, National Restaurant Association, Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society (president, board directors since 1944), Pollak Auxiliary Monmouth Medical Center, Papanicolan Woman's Corps for Cancer Research, Manasquan River Golf Club, also others.
Interests
Connections
Married Frank Peterson, July 29, 1942 (deceased 1971). Children: Peter James, Martha.
-
Born
-
Nationality
American -
Religion
Greek Orthodox -
Political Party
Republican
Career
-
1942 - 1948
-
1944 - 1950
-
1948 - 1973
-
1948 - 1953
-
1955 - 1965
-
1956 - 1965
-
1957 - 1965
-
1964 - 1973