Peter "Ronnie" Karatsanos

Peter "Ronnie" Karatsanos obituary, Laconia, NH

Peter "Ronnie" Karatsanos

Peter Karatsanos Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home on Oct. 16, 2025.

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GILFORD ---- Peter 'Ronnie' Karatsanos, 86, of Morrill Street, passed away at his home on Friday, October 10, 2025.
Ronnie was born on December 15, 1938, in Portland, ME, the son of Peter and Eleanor (Cassidy) Karatsanos.
He enjoyed sports, motor sports, was an avid reader and enjoyed yard work.
Ronnie is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Barbara (Cotting) Karatsanos, sons Ken Karatsanos (Winsor), his wife Rebecca and James Karatsanos and his wife Marie, two grandchildren, one great-grandchild on the way and his beloved cat Mocha. He was predeceased by his parents.
There will be no calling hours.
A Graveside Service with military honors will be held on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 10:00am, at Pine Grove Cemetery, Belknap Mountain Road, Gilford, NH 03249. Reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Granite VNA, 30 Pillsbury Street, Concord, NH 03301 or to the New Hampshire Humane Society, PO Box 572, Laconia, NH 03247.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services/603Cremations.com, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, NH, 03246, is assisting the family with arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, please visit wilkinsonbeane.com.

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