Hampton, NH

George S. Kottaras, age 78, husband of Constance (Yeannakopoulos) Kottaras died at home Friday, March 22, 2013 following a long battle with cancer.

Born in the Bronx, NY the son of the late Sotarios and Evelyn( Pareskevako ) Kottaras he attended local schools. After he attended college, Mr. Kottaras joined the United States Navy, serving as a Ships Store Keeper aboard the USS Miller in Europe, the Far East and the Middle East.

Following his discharge Mr, Kottaras became established as a small business entrepreneur and product development tester for many years. He was a master gardener, growing both flowers and vegetables which he enjoyed sharing with family and friends. He also had a great gift of storytelling. One of his many personal attributes was has concern for other patients who were in the hospital suffering their own illnesses

His funeral will be held on Monday, March 25, 2013 at 10:45 AM from the Murphy Funeral Home, 85 Federal St (cor of North St) Salem to be followed by Funeral Services at 11:30 AM in St Vasilios Church, 7 Paleologos St Peabody MA 01960. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours will be on Sunday from 2:00 pm TO 6:00 PM. Interment will be in Greenlawn Cemetery Salem. Please omit flowers and those who wish may make memorial contributions to St Nicholas Greek k Orthodox Church, Jarvis LN, Porstmouth NH.
For online guest book or additional information please call 978 744 0497 or visit MurphyFuneralHome.com.