Peter Kotsifas

Peter N. Kotsifas, 76

Sturbridge - Peter N. Kotsifas, 76, passed away peacefully on Monday, Dec. 14th, 2020 in the Overlook Masonic Healthcare Center, Charlton, after a long illness.

He leaves his wife of 55 years, Sandra P. Kotsifas; his three children, Deborah A. Phillips and her companion Steven Stover of West Jordan, UT; Julie E. Gerrish and her husband James of Sturbridge and Peter C. Kotsifas and his wife Megan Green of Cohasset; his brother, Mark Kotsifas and his wife Kim of Palm Bay, FL; and his four grandchildren, Lauren Gerrish of Los Angeles, CA, Luke Gerrish of Amherst, Colin Green Kotsifas of Cohasset and Halle Green Kotsifas of Cohasset. He was predeceased by his brother, Leonard Kotsifas. He was born in Waltham, the son of the late Peter and Virginia A. (Keough) Kotsifas. Peter attended Newton schools and received both his Bachelor's and Master's degree in Engineering from Northeastern University in Boston.

Peter was the General Manager for the Medical Division of Nypro in Clinton for 19 years before retiring several years ago. He previously worked for CW Bard Industries and Sherman Industries. He was a longtime active member of St. Anne's and St. Patrick's Parish in Sturbridge, serving as a Eucharistic Minister, Lector and Altar Server. In addition, Peter was actively involved in the St. Vincent De Paul ministry as both an officer and mentor. Peter was an avid golfer, and enjoyed boating and waterskiing on Big Alum in Sturbridge. He was a skilled gardener who could make anything grow, as well as a birdwatching enthusiast. Peter was also a history buff and "people person" who enjoyed meeting people and learning about their cultures and language; in addition to vacations with Sandy, his business travels took him on many trips to Europe and the Far East.

The family would like to thank Kelly Cristo and her 4th floor staff at Overlook Masonic Healthcare for their dedicated loving care and support to Peter and his family.

A funeral Mass in St. Anne's Church, Sturbridge and burial in St. Anne's Cemetery, Sturbridge, will be held at a later date. There are no calling hours.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the St. Vincent DePaul Society of St. Anne's Parish, 16 Church St., Sturbridge, MA 01518 or to the Alzheimer's Association at alz.org. The Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, is directing arrangements.

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