Peter Nikolis

February 26, 1944 - February 13, 2020

On February 13th, Peter Nikolis passed away peacefully surrounded by his family after a long illness. He was born in Kastoria, Greece on February 26, 1944. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Margarita (Bastos); son, Alex; daughter, Christine Migoya; son-in-law, Nino; grandchildren, Christopher and Melina of Jupiter, FL; brother, Theofilos Nikolis of Norwalk, CT; and several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents Athina (Kartsistaris), Panagiotis Nikolis, and brother Hristos. Peter came to the United States in 1956 to Dayton, OH and moved to Norwalk, CT shortly thereafter. Peter was among the first graduating class at Brien McMahon High School in 1962. He received a Bachelor’s in Education from the University of Connecticut, and a Masters in Mathematics from Fairfield University. Peter was a teacher for 35 years. He taught at Ponus Ridge and Roton Middle Schools and Norwalk High School; all in Norwalk, CT. He was very proud to have been a teacher, passing on his talent of teaching math to so many. He was an avid soccer and basketball player, and would spend every summer swimming at the beach. In 2008, he retired to Tequesta, FL. He enjoyed spending time at the beach with his family, working in the yard, and travelling around the many beautiful parts of Florida. Peter’s grandchildren brought him the most joy, often swimming in his pool, helping them with homework, and just being their “Papou.” He will be forever remembered and loved by his family, friends, and all those whose lives he has touched. A Memorial Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, March 15th at 9:30 am at the Jupiter Beach Park, 1375 Jupiter Beach Road. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to The Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach, FL. For more information, please contact ([email protected]).