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Peter Smerlas Obituary

SMERLAS, Peter Of Waltham, June 13, 2010, age 86. Peter is leaving behind his loving wife of 56 years, Catherine (Nestor) Smerlas; his sons, Peter & his wife Elaine of Waltham, Frederick & his wife Kristine of Sudbury and Charles & his wife Mary Grace of Waltham; his grandchildren, Peter, Maggie, Katie, Zachery and George; his brother, Charles Smerlas of Watertown and sister Kay Yaitanes of Stoughton. Peter owned and operated a family business with brother Charlie and cousins Chuck & Lambert Smerlas for over 30 years. Funeral from the Nardone Funeral Home, 373 Main St., WATERTOWN, on Wednesday at 9 a.m., followed by a 10 a.m. Funeral in the Greek Orthodox Taxiarchae Church, Watertown. Burial in Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Visiting hours Tuesday 4 to 8 p.m. Donations can be made to the Greek Othodox Taxiarchae Church, or Partners Hospice in Peter's memory. He will be missed. He was a World War 2 Vet. in the Navy. Nardone Funeral Home 617-924-1113 www.NardoneFuneralHome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 14 to Jun. 15, 2010.

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September 16, 2010

Fred,Pete,Chuck, and Katrina, Sorry Just heard about your dad from my friend andy and uncle charlie's obituary in yesterday's globe....Some of the best years of my life was working for your dad and uncle during my racing heyday's with Fred, Peter, Frankie and even chucky riding along with deliveries to all John Smerlas and Son's Customers in the Brookline Newton area's.....

Ironic both the two of the kindest and best friends one could have died with-in a month of each other....I'm sure their both together in heaven....as they were together on earth......
love to all
Richard Travers, Medford......
contact me anytime.....

Angelo Ortisi Jr.

July 9, 2010

My Dearest Friend, Fred

Your love for family, God and Country will continue to be a living tribute to your Dad.

I wish I could have known him, but, I feel truely honored to count his son among my most cherished friends.

God Bless America!

With Love and friendship,
Angelo

Angelo and Karen Ortisi

June 23, 2010

Dear Fred, We know you will miss your dad so very much. But in time you will smile every time you think of him. He will always be with you.

Barry Cronin

June 18, 2010

Mr. Smerlas was the most wonderful fellow. Last time we spoke we had such a great conversation. He and Mrs Smerlas raised three of the best guys going. God bless you Mr Smerlas. I will never forget how you always had a kind word for me. Godspeed.

Carol & John Dudek

June 15, 2010

Dear Charlie,
We are so sorry to hear about your dad. Please give our condolences to your mother and family. Your dad was a very sweet man. We are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers.

Lori Mac Donald-hacsunda

June 15, 2010

Charles:
May the memory of your dad live in your hearts forever. I am filled with sadness for you and your family. It has been my pleasure having him in my life. I thank you for sharing him with me. You were such a wonderful son, Chuck....he will live within you forever. I love you and please extend this note to your fabulous mom as well! If there is anything....please call me! "My cup runneth over, Mr. Smerlas"

June 15, 2010

Dear Charlie,

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. I am living in Lubbock, TX now but still follow the News Tribune. God bless you and your family.

Peggy Storlazzi Lubbock TX

Gene Rodman

June 15, 2010

Dear Freddie, sorry about your loss. He sounded like quite the guy. My condolences to you and your Family God Bless.

John Maselli

June 15, 2010

Dear Chuck,
My deepest condolences to you, Mary, your dear mother and the whole family on the passing of your father. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Marty Cormier

June 15, 2010

Hey Pete,
Sorry to hear about your dad. Looks like he accomplished quite a bit in his life.
God bless you and your family.

Ron and Diane Shulman

June 14, 2010

Dear Smerlas Family...it was so much more than a grocery store...and Peter was a prince...so many wonderful memories...with love and sadness...

Kim Kefalas Green

June 14, 2010

My deepest condolences to the Smerlas family. Mr. Smerlas was always very kind and welcoming whenever we visited Fred and Kris. Even though we did not know each other well, he always made a point of asking about our family and always took time to engage in conversation whenever we saw him. He was truly a kind wonderful man and will definately be missed.

Karen Decina

June 14, 2010

Dear Charles,
My condolences to you, Mary and all of your family. You will miss him so much, I hope all of your memories of him help you and give you courage during these painfull days. He will always stay alive in your heart!
May God Bless You and Your Family.

Sean Doyle

June 14, 2010

Fred, So sorry for your loss. My dad passed on this past Christmas eve. He played basketball with your dad and uncle on the 1941 Rindge Tech team. My sincere sympathy to you and yours.

Jacklyn Valente-Doucette

June 14, 2010

So sorry and my condolences to your entire family Chuck. You are in my thoughts and prayers
Love you Chuck
Jacki

Corie Doucette

June 14, 2010

So Sorry to hear about your dad Chuck. You & your family are in my prayers <3

Rick McCartney

June 14, 2010

My Condolences to Fred Smerlas and family at this sad time.

Elaine Nestor

June 14, 2010

My sweet Aunt Kitty and family,

I am so sorry about Uncle Peter. I love you so much and feel so sorry. You mean the world to me, and my heart is very heavy for you and your family. Uncle Peter was a very sweet man with a big heart. He will be missed terribly. If there is anything I can do for you, please don't hestitate in calling me. I wish we lived closer. I love you Aunt Kitty, so so sorry! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

love you all,
Elaine, Karen, Nick and Zach

June 14, 2010

My Sincere Sympathy.
Francine Sahlas (Charlie Zack Sahlas wife)

John Goode

June 14, 2010

My condolences to Peter, Elaine and family on the passing of Mr. Smerlas.

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