John G. Kontos, 83, died at the VA Medical Center in West Roxbury on Saturday, March 25. Born in Detroit, MI, Mr. Kontos was a graduate of Boston Latin High School. He was a resident of Norwood for many years. Mr. Kontos was a Veteran of World War II with the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a HVAC Engineer with Carlson Engineering in Cochituate for many years before retiring in 1988. He was a member of the Asterion Club.
Mr. Kontos is survived by his children, George J. Kontos of Boca Raton, FL, John M. Kontos of Stoughton and Taryn J. Kontos of Salem and his sister, Clara Kontos of West Roxbury. He was proud grandpa of 6 grandchildren and also survived by a niece and nephew. He was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Kontos.
Funeral Service will be held from the Farley Funeral Home, 358 Park St. (Rt. 27) Stoughton on Tuesday, March 28 at 11 AM. Visiting Hours prior from 9-11 AM. Interment will be private. Donations in John‘s name may be made to the American Heart Assn., 20 Speen St., Framingham, 01701 or the New England Shelter for Homeless Veterans, 17 Court St., Boston, 02203.