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Peter Gaba Obituary

Peter C. Gaba, 83

Berlin - GABA, Peter Chris of Berlin, MA, originally from Worcester, passed away on April 27, 2021 at the age of 83 after a short illness.

Peter graduated from Commerce High School in Worcester and later attended Worcester Junior College. He continued his studies at WPI where he received a degree from the School of Industrial Management. For over 27 years he worked as a Manager of Transportation/Distribution for Table Talk Pies and subsequently as a Manager at Coca-Cola.

In his spare time, he loved fishing, spending his winters in Florida, and volunteering at the church. He most relished spending time with his family and attending his five grandson's baseball, soccer and basketball games.

As a young man, Peter played basketball and baseball for his high school team and later played basketball for Worcester Junior. He continued playing basketball well into his 40s for several leagues and his church. He coached little league for many years and was a member of the Jesse Burkett little league board.

He was a kind and loving partner to his wife Alkmene, who he was married to for 54 years. He was a remarkable father to his son, Christopher Gaba and his daughter, Joanna Gaba Raleigh. Aside from being survived by his wife and children, Peter leaves behind five grandchildren: Tommy, James, Luke, Benjamin and Jonathan. He was preceded in death by his brother Alex.

The family is holding a wake at St. Spyridon Church in Worcester from 10:30-11:30 am on Monday, May 3, 2021. The funeral service will follow at 11:30 am also at St. Spyridon Church with burial to follow at Hope Cemetery.

The family asks that donations be made in Peter's name to Saint Spyridon Church in Worcester or the IOCC (International Orthodox Christian Charities). To leave an online condolence message, please visit

Nordgrenmemorialchapel.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette from Apr. 29 to Apr. 30, 2021.

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Emmanuel and Florence Barris

May 3, 2021

Our sincere condolences to you and your family. May his Memory be Eternal!

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Michelle and Mike Shea

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Philip G Haddad Jr

May 2, 2021

Peter was a genuine human being and a good friend. May His Memory Be Eternal!

The Honeas

May 1, 2021

Sending you love and strength during this difficult time. Love to you all

John & Bette Adam

April 30, 2021

Our condolences to the Gaba and Raleigh families. We have such wonderful memories of time spent in Florida with Peter. He had a magnetic personality and wonderful smile and laugh. He will be missed. God rest his soul. Memory eternal!

Carl gentile

April 30, 2021

Love seeing Peter at tampa-bay-downs just a good man prayers for Peter R.I.P.

JAMES STEVENS

April 30, 2021

TO THE GARBA FAMILY, MY SINCERE SYMPATHY, I HAVE SO MANY FOND MEMORIES OF OUR YEARS TOGETHER @ TABLE TALK. MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. JIM STEVENS SARATOGA NY

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