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Peter Speronis Obituary
Lowell, MA native, attorney, WWll Vet; 92
Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Peter L. Speronis, of Columbia, SC passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 16th, 2016, at the age of 92.
He was born in 1924 in Lowell, MA to Louis and Katherine Speronis. He grew up in Lowell and volunteered for military service during WWII. At the age of twenty he was stationed in Orangeburg and North, SC where he began flight school training. He flew with 848th Bomb Squadron/490thBomber group/3rd Air Division/8th Air Force in Eye and Diss, England. He piloted B-17 bombers, and flew 23 missions over Germany, before returning to the states for further training. He received the AME ribbon with 3 bronze stars, the Air medal with three oak leaf clusters and 1- O/S Bar American Theatre World War II victory medal. After the war, he returned to Boston, MA where he graduated from Boston University with a Juris Doctorate, 1951.
He continued in the Army Air Corps from 1945- 1972 first as a pilot then as JAG, attaining the rank of Lt. Colonel.
After graduation he returned to Lowell, MA where he had a private law practice, practicing for over thirty years. Eleven of those years, Speronis also served as Lowell, MA City Solicitor.
Upon retirement (1981) he moved to Florida and eventually settled in Tampa, FL and became the Zoning Hearing Master for Hillsborough County.
He followed his son, Jamie and family from Gainesville, Fla., to Washington DC, and Columbia, SC settling into SC in 2005.
Mr. Speronis was a member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Columbia, SC. He enjoyed playing tennis and golf,and continued to play golf into his 80's.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Katherine Speronis; brothers, Stephen and Xenophon (Zenny), and sisters, Stavrothea (Thea) and Aristea (Aris). He is survived by two sisters, Alyce Speronis and Helen Speronis of Lowell, MA, his two Sons: Lee Speronis (Cathy) of Bangor, ME, and Jamie Speronis (Kristy) of Blythewood, SC. He is also survived by four grandchildren: Stephen, Elena, Conner and Bryson.
Burial with Military Honors at Arlington National Cemetery will occur at a later date. Memorials can be made to Disabled American Veterans (DAV). Kornegay & Moseley Funeral Home is assisting the family. Please sign the online guest book at www.kornegayandmoseley.com
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Andrew Chiarel
August 14, 2016
To the Speronis Family,
I had the honor and pleasure of meeting your father at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church a few years ago. I always looked forward to having "coffee hour" with him after liturgy. I am sad that I won't be getting that gentle tap on my shoulder from him in church to let me know that he'll see me in the church hall for coffee afterwards. Having coffee with your father was always something I looked forward to. He was a true American Patriot with a great depth of knowledge and life experiences. His service to this country is greatly appreciated. My family and I are saddened with his passing. May God bless your family and may the memories you have of him bring you comfort.
Our deepest sympathy
Andrew M. Chiarel and Family
Michael Bunker
July 30, 2016
Condolences to the Speronis family. I had Peter's son as a professor Dr. Lee Speronis of Husson University.
Mike & Art
July 28, 2016
Will miss our dinner buddy. We thank you for you service and being our friend.
Ethel and Bill Thomas
July 26, 2016
Condolences to the Speronis family on the passing of a wonderful family friend. Peter was like a brother to my dad/husband and blessed our family with an abundance of laughs , stories and tears. We always enjoyed his visits to our home. We are saddened by his loss but take comfort in knowing he lived life to the fullest. May God bless him as the "old gang" is back together again.
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July 25, 2016
Thank you for your service Rest in peace
Connie Polychronopoulos
July 24, 2016
My deepest sympathy to the Speronis family.
John F. Laderoute, Esquire
July 23, 2016
To the Family of a Brother Attorney, an Honorable and Brave Veteran, and a true Gentleman:
Thank you for your military service and sacrifice to Our Country and the upholding of justice and fairness in your private life. Your family was lucky to have you in their lives. May you Rest In Peace and your family be comforted by God's Grace until the Lord's return.
Jim Boenis
July 23, 2016
Peter served his Country and City Proudly. May his Memory be Eternal. Rest in Peace!!
Kaori Sullivan
July 22, 2016
Jamie and Kristy,
May God continue to bless you and comfort you during this time of sorrow. Peace be with you and your family.
Leo Walker
July 22, 2016
Hail and farewell, thank you and Godspeed. My respects to your family and church.
First NameSusanne Last NameHyman
July 22, 2016
So sorry to hear of Pete's passing. He was a nice neighbor who always had a kind word and a dog biscuit for my pup! With deepest sympathy, Susanne Hyman
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