Matthew G. “Gary” Peskovitz

Beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew and friend;

Matthew G. “Gary” Peskovitz, 53, of Hampton, NH but formerly of Lowell, MA, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday August 30, 2021.

Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, the loving son of John E. and Kathleen “Kathy” (O’Meara) Peskovitz, he attended the Immaculate Conception Grammar school and was a graduate of St. John’s Prep in Danvers where he played football.

Gary went on to attend Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York, where he also played football, and then transferred to U/Mass Lowell where he received his Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science.

Currently, Gary was a Chemical Engineer with Triumvirate Environmental, Inc.  in Somerville. Previously, he worked for both Clean Harbor and Waste Management in a similar capacity.

A Harley Davidson man, Gary loved motorcycles. He also loved to ski and served as a ski instructor.

However, his most favorite times was when he was with his family.

Besides his parents, Gary is survived by two brothers Brad Peskovitz and his wife Mary of Dover, NH and John E. Peskovitz, Jr. and his wife Robyn of Freeport, ME; two nieces Nicole Rousseau and her husband Ryan,  and Sydney Peskovitz both of Dover, NH; a nephew Even Peskovitz of Dover, NH; two grand nephew’s Wyatt, and Callen of Dover, NH , three uncles George F. O’Meara and his wife Mary of Vero Beach, FL, Edward Piskovitz and his wife Vivi of Port Gibson, Miss. and Mark O’Meara and his wife Donna of Lowell; an aunt Theresa Reyor of East Hampton, MA; and his best friend Donald Cote of Lowell.

Friends may call at the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME 276 PAWTUCKET ST. in LOWELL from 4 to 7 P.M. Tuesday September 7, 2021. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass to be celebrated Wednesday morning at the IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH at 11 o’clock followed by his burial at St. Mary Cemetery in North Tewksbury. E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Those wishing may make contributions in his memory should make donations to the American Heart Association, Arrangements by Funeral Director James F. O’Donnell, Jr. (978) 458-8768.

Rose E. (George) Lowe
Beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend;

Rose E. (George) Lowe, 96, of Andover but formerly of Dracut and Lowell passed away peacefully on Sunday August 22, 2021 at the Prescott House in North Andover.

She was the loving wife of the late George E. Lowe who died in 2008.

Born in Boston, Massachusetts, March 26, 1925, the daughter of the late Elias and the late Mary (Peters) George, she attended Lowell schools and was a graduate of Lowell High School Class of 1943. Rose went on to graduate from Lowell Commercial College with a degree in typing and shorthand.

Prior to her retirement, Rose worked in the Claims Department for Fred C. Church Insurance of Lowell for many years. Previously, she was with Normandin Insurance in Lowell.

Active with her church, St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church in Lowell, Rose was a former president and longtime member of the Lady’s Club as well as the church Couple’s Club.

Among her several interests, Rose enjoyed shopping often, and traveling overseas. She was also known as a card shark as she loved playing 45’s with her family.

However, her greatest joy was when she was with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She is survived by three daughters Deborah A. Koravos and her husband Daniel of Southern, NH, Leslie A. Burgess and her husband William of Mansfield, MA and Robin E. Lemons and her husband Robert of Andover, MA; a son-in-law Donald McCrady of Hudson, NH; nine grandchildren Jaime E. Pascoe, Jeff E. Pascoe, Eric G. Gaska, Christopher G. Gaska, Tara Rose Marshall, William G. Burgess, Jr., George W. Burgess, Robert K. Lemons, Jr. and Katherine Rose Lemons; many great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Rose was also the mother of the late Denise M. McCrady who died May 23, 2019 and the sister of the late George E., Philip E., Edward E. and Nicholas E. George.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Visitation to be held on Thursday morning August 26, 2021 at ST. GEORGE ANTIOCHIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH in Lowell from 9:30 to 11:00 A.M. followed by her Funeral Service at the Church at 11 o’clock. Burial will follow at the Westlawn Cemetery in Lowell. E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Those wishing may make contributions in her memory to St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, 44 Bowers St., Lowell, MA 01854. Arrangements by the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME – LOWELL – MA – (978) 458-8768. Rose E Lowe video montage available at https://youtu.be/oQpHljhXyQI

Alba L. Rojas

Beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend;

Alba L. (Florez) Rojas, 88, of Lowell, passed away on Tuesday August 17, 2021 at Lowell General Hospital.

She was the wife of the late Carlos E. Rojas who died June 9, 2008.

Born in Medellin, Colombia, March 10, 1933, the daughter of the late Salvador and the late Aurora (Jurado) Florez, she received her education in Colombia.

Prior to her retirement, Alba was a medical instrument inspector for USCI, a division of C. R. Bard, Inc for many years.

A devoted communicant of St. Patrick Church in Lowell, she was also a member of St. Patrick’s Church Choir.

In addition to her love of singing and her family, Alba also enjoyed gardening and flowers.

She is survived by her daughter Beatriz E. Sierra and her husband Alejandro of Lowell; her son John R. Rojas and his wife Bonnie of Lowell; three grandchildren Daniela Sierra of Lowell, Julian D. Rojas and Erik J. Rojas both of California; a sister; and many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Mass to be celebrated Friday morning August 20, 2021 at ST. PATRICK CHURCH in LOWELL at 11 o’clock. Burial will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery in Lowell. E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Those wishing may make contributions in her memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P. O. Box 1000, Dept 142, Memphis, TN 38101. Arrangements by the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME 276 PAWTUCKET ST. in LOWELL – (978) 458-8768.

Alan M. Murphy

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, step-father and brother;

Alan M. Murphy, 74, of Nashua, New Hampshire, died Thursday August 5, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Nashua, New Hampshire.

He was the loving husband of Lori J. (Sangster) (Hurlburt) Murphy, who survives him.

Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, October 21, 1946, the son of the late Raymond M. and the late Doris B. (Bellovoda) Murphy, he attended Dracut schools and was a graduate of Dracut High School Class of 1964.

Alan worked as a Lab Technician for over 48 years at St. Joseph's Hospital in Nashua, NH prior to his retirement.

With a passion for music, Alan also enjoyed camping, sports, especially baseball. However, his greatest joy was when he was with his family.

Besides his wife, Alan is survived by two sons Brian Murphy of Charleston, SC and Kevin M. Murphy and his fiancee Laura Lambert of Merrimack, NH; a daughter Shannon E. Beatty and her husband Seth of Easton, MD; five grandchildren Reilly Murphy of Hooksett, NH, Wyatt, Holston and Lawson Beatty of Easton and Lucas Lambert of Merrimack, NH; two step-children Michael Hurlburt of Nashua, NH and Sarah Hurlburt of Mason, NH; a sister Maura A. Murphy of Boca Raton, FL and several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Service to be celebrated Wednesday August 11, 2021 at the O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME 276 PAWTUCKET ST. in LOWELL at 2:00 P.M. E-condolences at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com.  Arrangements by Funeral Director James F, O'Donnell, Jr. (978) 458-8768.