PETER J. LOGAN

PETER LOGAN Obituary

LOGAN, Peter J. A longtime resident of Cohasset and then Boston, died on December 19, in Fort Lauderdale, FL, with his husband, Eduardo Lizarraga by his side. He was 75. More than anything, Peter was a kind and generous soul, to his family, to his friends and neighbors, really to every person he knew who needed an ear or a friend. He could talk with anyone, listened to everyone and was always there to celebrate or console, with the many people he loved. Peter grew up in Milton and then Cohasset, MA, spent summers in North Scituate and graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. After college, he came home to work in the family liquor store, the start of a long career in the retail wine business. First at Cohasset Liquors and then Curtis Liquors, Peter worked long hours but loved helping his customers, many of whom became lifelong friends. At the same time, he cared for both of his ailing parents, for years, and often hosted his brothers and their families for Sunday dinners and holiday gatherings at the family home in Cohasset. After his parents passed, Peter moved to Boston with Eduardo and built a new community of neighbors and friends in the South End. There, too, he helped care for his late brother, Terence and served as a constant, comforting presence in the lives of many of his nieces and nephews. Peter also enjoyed travel, Mykonos and Berlin were among his favorite places, and planning trips in detail, even heading to the Boston Public Library to research destinations in the days before the internet brought the whole world to his computer. He loved good food and cooking too, and yes, he always brought the wine. After retiring in 2019, Peter and Eduardo moved to Fort Lauderdale, a place they had long loved, and he spent his final years in the sun. He is survived by Eduardo; his brother, Dan Logan and his wife, Eileen; his brother, Bob Logan and his wife, Gerri; by sisters-in-law; and longtime friends, K.T. Logan and Carol Dilley; and by numerous nieces and nephews and their children. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Terence and Joe. No services are planned, but there will be a Celebration of Peter's Life in Boston, sometime soon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Trustbridge Hospice of Palm Beach County.

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 28 to Dec. 31, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for PETER LOGAN

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Bill

April 29, 2024

We met as "swing-shift" freshmen at UMass in the summer of 1966, and stayed in touch over the years and long distances. He was a real classy gentleman whom I deeply respected.

Jack

January 27, 2024

Peter was a friendly face and always fun to be around. RIP

Paul Barresi

January 6, 2024

I worked on and off for Peter at Cohasset Liquors in the 1980's. He was kind and generous to his employees. He treated people well. We had many laughs at that store, and I enjoyed working there. Rest in Peace, Peter.

Mary Lou Rawson

January 2, 2024

The Logans lived across the street from us in Milton. I have wonderful memories, and hopefully some pictures, of Peter as a child. I have (I hope) his highschool picture on which he wrote a lovely note to my mother. We were heartbroken when the family moved away to Cohasset. Peter was a loving, kind soul who is remembered kindly by all in my family. He was very proud of his nieces and nephews and I have saved an email he sent me a while ago to tell me who was doing what etc. I will go through scrapbooks to find pictures - there are many in my heart- and hopefully will be informed as to the futured plans for his service in the spring.

Mike Berkland

January 2, 2024

My Mum and Aunt Mary Lou baby sat for Peter when he was child in the Milton neighborhood, he grew up in. New him as a neighbor, saw him treating people, not just his own folks but all with kindness, generosity his whole life, working hard the whole time. That is a good life. RIP Peter

K.T. Logan

January 1, 2024

A finer, loving & compassionate gentleman there never was.

Roy Fitzsimmons

January 1, 2024

Peter was a tremendous help to me in putting together the Cohasset Road Race by the Sea in 1976 and 1977. He quickly offered his assistance and knowledge in measuring the course for certification. He was very generous in offering prizes for the runners. Peter was with Rotary, and he was there to help every year that I was the race director. He was a good friend.

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