GABA, Peter Chris of Berlin, MA, originally from Worcester, passed away on April 27, 2021 at the age of 83 after a short illness.
Peter graduated from Commerce High School in Worcester and later attended Worcester Junior College. He continued his studies at WPI where he received a degree from the School of Industrial Management. For over 27 years he worked as a Manager of Transportation/Distribution for Table Talk Pies and subsequently as a Manager at Coca-Cola.
In his spare time, he loved fishing, spending his winters in Florida, and volunteering at the church. He most relished spending time with his family and attending his five grandson’s baseball, soccer and basketball games.
As a young man, Peter played basketball and baseball for his high school team and later played basketball for Worcester Junior. He continued playing basketball well into his 40s for several leagues and his church. He coached little league for many years and was a member of the Jesse Burkett little league board.
He was a kind and loving partner to his wife Alkmene, who he was married to for 54 years. He was a remarkable father to his son, Christopher Gaba and his wife Cheryl and his daughter, Joanna Gaba Raleigh and her husband Gregg. Aside from being survived by his wife and children, Peter leaves behind five grandchildren: Tommy, James, Luke, Benjamin and Jonathan. He was preceded in death by his brother Alex.
The family is holding a wake at St. Spyridon Church in Worcester from 10:30-11:30 am on Monday, May 3, 2021. The funeral service will follow at 11:30 am also at St. Spyridon Church with burial to follow at Hope Cemetery.
The family asks that donations be made in Peter’s name to Saint Spyridon Church in Worcester or the IOCC (International Orthodox Christian Charities). To leave an online condolence message, please click guestbook link.