Joseph James Peterson Jr. "Migizi" (Eagle)

Joseph James Peterson Jr. "Migizi" (Eagle)

July 07, 2004 - December 28, 2020

Joseph J. Peterson Jr. "Migizi (Eagle), Bear Clan "Makwan Odoodeman", age 16 years, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020. Joe was very funny, loving and kind. He was always hungry, rapping and generous. Joe loved to dance, and was known by his close friends and family as a "Flex God". He was always telling everyone that he loved them and always gave big hugs whenever anyone saw him. Joe always said his friends are his brothers. He will be remembered by everyone and missed dearly. Joe loved his family very much, especially his great-grandmother, Patricia.

Joe was preceded in death by his mother, Debra Buckanaga; his maternal grandmother, Kelly Sundahl, paternal uncle, Pierre Peterson. He is survived by his father, Joseph (Jessica Wright) Peterson Sr.; paternal great-grandmother, Patricia Peterson; paternal grandmother, Roxanne Peterson; maternal great-great-grandmother, Gertrude Buckanaga; siblings, twin brother Raymond Peterson, Sadie Buckanaga, Aaliyah Peterson, Lilian Peterson, Melanie Peterson, and Angel Peterson; aunts, Molly Hunter, Ria Peterson, Sheila (Brian Lien) Peterson, Renee DuFault, Sharon Buckanaga, Kerry Buckanaga, Caroline Buckanaga, and Reanna Buckanaga; paternal cousins, Evan Bergeron, Tristan Peterson; and numerous other cousins.

A private family visitation will be held Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Nelson Funeral Care. A private family funeral service will be held Friday, January 1, 2021 and interment service will follow at New Holy Family Catholic Cemetery.