Mr. Peter Scomis

Peter Scomis Loving Father, Grandfather & Great Grandfather WWII Marine Corps Veteran LOWELL—Peter Scomis, 99, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021 following a brief illness. He was the loving husband of Mildred E. (Firth) Scomis who passed away in 2006. Peter was born in Lowell on April 26, 1922, a son of Greek immigrants William and Panagio (Tatsios) Scomis. Peter attended school in Bennington, NH before returning to Lowell to join the Marine Corps and enlisting in WWII. He was qualified as a Rifle Expert and as a Rifle Coach. Corporal Scomis participated in action against the enemy at Okinawa from April until July, 1945. Returning home from victory in the Pacific, and an end to WWII, Peter began his career as a Union Carpenter, owning his own carpentry business for a while. He married his sweetheart, Mildred Firth in 1952, and together they celebrated 54 years of marriage. In his early years, he loved bowling. He was a lifelong golfer and had been playing golf as recently as two years ago. Peter loved sports and watching all sports on TV. He also enjoyed reading the newspaper. Most of all, Peter enjoyed spending time with and being around his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Surviving Peter are his children, William Scomis and his wife Debbie of Tyngsborough, and Kathy Portuese and her husband Bill of Tyngsborough, and a daughter-in-law, Kathy Scomis. Peter was the father of the late Stephen D. Scomis who died in 2005. He also leaves seven grandchildren, Melanie McVey, Jaclyn Bain, David Scomis, Peter Scomis, Brian Scomis, Matthew Scomis, and Kimberly Scomis; twelve great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and his brother-in-law, Jimmy Hill. Peter was the brother of the late Greg Scomis, Georgia Lalos, Kay Dagomas, and Chris Ntafos. Family and friends may call at the Fay McCabe Funeral Home, 105 Moore Street, Lowell on Friday, Nov. 12 from 9 AM until 11 AM, with Mr. Scomis’s Funeral Service at 11 AM in the Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Lowell Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Peter’s memory may be made to the Lowell Veterans Assisting Veterans, PO Box 274, Dracut, MA 01826 or at www.vetsassistingvets.com ARRANGEMENTS BY THE FAY McCABE FUNERAL DIRECTORS 978-459-9222 www.faymccabe.com

Mr. Peter Scomis

April 26, 1922 - November 5, 2021