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Peter Gickas Obituary
York Beach, Maine
Peter J. Gickas, 83 formerly of Dracut, MA passed away Saturday, September 7, 2019.
He was born in Lowell, MA on May 16, 1936 a son of the late John and Katherine (Moshovetis) Gickas.
He worked for the Lowell Police Department for 30 years before retiring as a Detective.
He leaves his wife of 38 years Marilyn R. (Rogers) Gickas; 2 sons Brian J. Jusczak and his wife Marsha of York, ME and Kenneth R. Jusczak of York Beach, ME; a brother George Gickas of Haverhill, MA; 2 grandchildren Bethany L. Jusczak and Allison H. Jusczak; a great-grandson, Liam A. O'Donnell; nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be private. Lucas & Eaton Funeral Home, 91 Long Sands Rd., York, Maine is directing arrangements. Visit www.lucaseatonfuneralhome.com.
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rita cormier
October 21, 2019
i went with pete 50 yrs ago and he was my best friend we had 6 wonderful yrs and im so sorry im sure he will be missed
Dickie Crowell
September 17, 2019
My condolences to the Gickas and Jusczak families,
Peter was a great guy his family was truly blessed to have him in their lives.
Dickie Crowell
September 17, 2019
My condolences to the Gickas and Jusczak families,
Peter was a great guy his entire family was truly blessed to have him in their lives.
John "Archie" & Sheila Bugler
September 13, 2019
To the Gickas Family,
Myself and the whole Bugler Family offer our condolences to your family. Peter was an awesome cop and friend. In Heaven he will be met by All the Martyrs in Heaven and Led by Choir of Angels into the New and Holy City of Jerusalem and he will be seated at the right hand Side of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Peter is at peace right now without pain. We will now prayer for the Gickas Family.
Dennis J. Janowicz Sr.
September 12, 2019
My condolences to the Gickas family.
jill kukulski
September 12, 2019
so sorry for your loss peter was a wonderful man he will be missed
Attorney John F. Laderoute
September 11, 2019
Rest In Peace Peter,
You were always a gentleman and a true class act! You were a compassionate and effective public servant. I will miss your humor, wisdom, and advice. Heaven has gained a good soul.
John Cullen
September 11, 2019
R.I.P.my friend It was an honor to have known you and pleasure to work with you
. John Cullen
Vero Beach Fl.
John Guilfoyle
September 11, 2019
My condolences to the Gickas family in their loss. I sat across from Peter for many years in the CIB and never completed a shift without laughing at his stories. He was a great person and will be missed by anyone who knew him. RIP Peter
Paul Donaghue
September 11, 2019
My condolences to Peter's family. I loved working with Peter. His laughter, pranks and light-hearted attitude made a difficult job manageable. RIP, brother.
Jerry Mousseau
September 11, 2019
My condolences to the Gickas Families. It was a pleasure working with you Peter "Greekas". R.I.P.
Amy Solomon
September 11, 2019
Peter,
You were one of the nicest guys that I have ever met. I will always remember the conversations that we had (especially the ones about cats) and all of the laughs and jokes. Yes, I am "still" working for the city. Rest in peace my friend.
Lewis Demetroulakos
September 11, 2019
To Pandie's family members my deepest condolences. Pandy was a perfect gentleman throughout his entire life and that I am sure he definitely be remembered. May His Memory Forever Be Eternal. R.I. P. my dear freind
Rich and Diane Rogers
September 11, 2019
We will all miss Peter very much. He was always there for our whole family. He was one of a kind. Rest in peace.
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