Name: Wake for PETER CHARLES ROWE
Start: 2023-10-13T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2023-10-13T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home

ROWE, Peter Charles Passed away, Sunday morning, surrounded by his four children and Betty Santini Rowe, his beloved wife of 42 years. Peter was Born in Niagara Falls, but grew up in Boston. He played Football at the Groton School in Groton Massachusetts, where he was known for being a big man with a big heart. He attended the University of North Carolina, where he was an excellent student, member of the Varsity Crew Team and beloved fraternity brother, the steady, strong walking stick his friends could lean-on if they needed anything. After college, he worked as a carpenter and tradesman before finding his calling in public service, first as a middle school science teacher and ultimately, Deputy Superintendent of the Public Schools of Brookline. He met his wife, Betty running around Jamaica Pond. The two of them were from that point inseparable, busy raising four children, traveling the world and spending time at their house on Nantucket. He spent his best days clamming off of Madaket Harbor with his kids and grandchildren and his best evenings sharing stories with friends and family over an IPA. He is survived by his wife, Betty; his siblings, Virginia Starkis, Bruce Rowe and Donald Rowe; his children, Benjamin, Zachary, Andrew and Alison; his grandchildren, Quinton and Alex, and numerous nieces and nephews. A Wake will be held on Friday, October 13, 3pm to 7pm, at Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home, 1803 Centre St., WEST ROXBURY, MA and a Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, 11:30am, at St. John's Chapel at the Groton School in Groton, MA with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, please consider doing an act of kindness or gifts may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute in honor of Peter Rowe. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home 617-323-5600

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 9 to Oct. 10, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for PETER ROWE

10 Entries

Chris Mathews

April 16, 2025

I was so sorry to hear of Peter´s death. He was a fraternity brother and a roommate in a small
house on the outskirts of town. He was beloved by his fraternity
brothers, and especially dear to me for his wise counsel and strong character. His values, good humor, and compassion were inspiring. "Petey," rest in
peace.
Chris Mathews

Judy Haupin

January 12, 2024

I am so sorry to have belatedly learned of Peter´s passing. Peter was a lovely man with whom I had the pleasure of working for many years at Brookline.

As the Town Comptroller, Peter was my best resource for any school related matters and a good sounding board for Town-School politics. I know that he will be greatly missed by colleagues, friends and family.

Vanessa Beauchaine

October 16, 2023

To Peter's whole family, I wish that I could have paid my respects in person. I count myself very lucky to have worked with Peter in Brookline, and knowing him as a neighbor in West Roxbury. Peter had a great ability to lift the mood of a person, or a whole gathering, just with a glance and a smile. He was a kind, humorous, encouraging, and supportive person and leader and I will be forever grateful that our paths had crossed.
With deepest sympathy,
Vanessa

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Terry Dugan

October 10, 2023

I had the pleasure of working with Peter at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School. He was kind-hearted, patient, and had a wonderful sense of humor. He always lit up when he spoke of his family and taught me a great deal about the world of clamming. Sending lots of love to his family.

Kirsteen Patterson

October 10, 2023

Peter was such a kind and humble man that I had the honor of working with a short time at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School. His loss will definitely be felt in the field of education. Sincere sentiments to Peter´s family.

Judith Orlandi

October 10, 2023

So very sad to read of Peter's passing this morning. Such an important and long time member of the Brookline School Dept. and such a nice guy. I had the pleasure of having both Andrew and Allison in my TK classroom and so enjoyed both of them and getting to know Peter and Betty. My deepest sympathy to all and many hugs all around. Judy Orlandi

Donna Skeffington

October 9, 2023

I am so saddened to hear of the passing of Peter. He was the best mentor I ever had. He will be deeply missed.

Joslin Murphy

October 9, 2023

I was so very sorry to hear of Peter's passing. I had the privilege of working with Peter for several years in Brookline, when he was the Deputy Superintendent of Finance in the School Department. He was an extraordinary professional who was highly regarded by his colleagues for his expertise in his field and his warm demeanor. Following his retirement from that position, he was replaced by no less than a team to manage what he had managed so well as a sole practitioner. His life was a blessing, and I extend my deepest condolences to his family and friends on his loss.

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