1922 - 2017
Visitation
February 16, 20174-8P.M.
Dolan Funeral Home
Funeral
February 17, 201710:30 A.M.
Dolan Funeral Home
Joseph J. Koyutis, 94, of Dunstable formerly of Lowell died Sunday Feb. 12, 2017 at his home after a brief illness.
He was the husband of the late Dorothy A. (Riopelle) Koyutis who died on March 28, 1992.
Born in Lowell on July 8, 1922, he was the son of the late Vincent and Stanislawa Koyutis. He was raised in Lowell and graduated Lowell High School with the Class of 1939.
He proudly served with the US Army during WW II in the European African Middle Eastern Theaters earning a Campaign Ribbon with a service star, a Purple Heart and a Victory Medal.
Joe worked as a Power Plant Engineer for the Lowell Gas Company for 43 years before retiring in 1986. He had previously worked as a mechanic for the Dracut Speedway. He was a fabulous cook and worked the St. Patrick’s Day celebration.
He was a communicant of St. John the Evangelist Church.
Joe was a lifetime member of the DLKV and served as treasurer. He was a member of the VFW Post 662, the New England Racing Show Pigeon Club and the Morgan Horse Association.
He is survived by his son, John and his wife, Lisa Koyutis of Dunstable; daughter, Karen Koyutis of Dunstable; grandchildren, Marissa Schofield, Matthew Koyutis, Colin Koyutis, Anastasija Koyutis and Inara Koyutis; dear friend and second daughter, Debbie Schiebel and many nieces and nephews.
He was the brother of the late Mary Romanauskas and Julia Bendzewicz.
Visiting hours Thurs. 4-8P.M. Funeral Service Fri. 10:30A.M. at the DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 106 Middlesex St. Chelmsford, MA. Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, Chelmsford. Memorials may be made in his name to the Disabled American Veterans, American Diabetes Association or Make a Wish Foundation, ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 978-251-4041.
Ed Riopelle
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Karen and John. So sorry to hear your dad passed. He lived a long and busy life. He told me many stories over the past few months when I visited him. He’s with your mom now. Best Karla and Ed and Kids
Nyola
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My favorite uncle. Played with me when I was little and took me to the farm to see his horse and to the coops of his racing pigeons. Moved out to the country which instilled the desire in me too. Our children played together and we spent every major holiday at family get togethers. John and Karen, I know you will miss your dad dearly as will I but we will always have our memories. Missing your father will be sad but he had a great life and you were fortunate to have him this long. I love you, Uncle Joe, John and Karen.