Peter Charles Rowe passed away Sunday morning surrounded by his four children and Betty Santini Rowe, his beloved wife of 42 years.

Peter was Born in Niagara Falls, but grew up in Boston.He played Football at the Groton School in Groton Massachusetts, where he was known for being a big man with a big heart. He attended the University of North Carolina, where he was an excellent student, member of the Varsity Crew Team, and beloved fraternity brother - the steady, strong walking stick his friends could lean-on if they needed anything. After college he worked as a carpenter and tradesman before finding his calling in public service, first as a middle school science teacher, and ultimately Deputy Superintendent of the Public Schools of Brookline. He met his wife Betty running around Jamaica Pond. The two of them were from that point inseparable, busy raising four children, traveling the world, and spending time at their house on Nantucket. He spent his best days clamming off of Madaket Harbor with his kids and grandchildren, and his best evenings sharing stories with friends and family over an IPA.

He is survived by his wife, Betty, his siblings Virginia Starkis, Bruce Rowe, and Donald Rowe, his children Benjamin, Zachary, Andrew, and Alison, his grandchildren Quinton and Alex, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A wake will be held on Friday, October 13th 3pm-7pm at Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home, 1803 Centre St. in West Roxbury, MA and a memorial service will be held on Saturday 11:30am at St. John's Chapel at the Groton School in Groton, MA with a reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers, please consider doing an act of kindness, or gifts may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute in honor of Peter Rowe.

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