Richard Warren Kassiotis Sr.

March 10, 1938 – July 11, 2010

Lived 72 years

Middleton, MA

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MIDDLETON — Mr. "Rick" Kassiotis, 72, of Middleton, beloved husband of Alice E. (Healey) Kassiotis, died Sunday, July 11, 2010 at the Twin Oaks Nursing Home surrounded by his family.

Born, raised and educated in Lynn, he was the son of the late Peter and Margaret (Athy) Kassiotis. Upon graduating high school he served his country as a member of the United States Air Force during the Korean War and was honorably discharged.

Mr. Kassiotis had been employed in sales at N.A.E. Semiconductor of Lynn. Upon retirement he was head of sales and marketing at GPD Optoelectronics.

Rick was also a professional musician and singer in big band swing and jazz, performing regularly in the area throughout his life. In his later years he hosted and performed in the weekend open jazz sessions and Big Band Ballroom Dances at Angelica's in Middleton.

Rick enjoyed extensive civic involvement in the Town of Middleton. Sitting on various boards including finance committee, and electric light commissioner. Most notably he served as a Selectman for the Town of Middleton for 27 years, he was also a Justice of the Peace for the Commonwealth. Known for helping the youth, he was an active volunteer and one-time commissioner of the Middleton Little League Association. A man of many talents, Rick also served as a trustee for The Savings Bank of Wakefield.

In addition to his loving wife of 50 years, Rick is survived by his three sons, Rick Kassiotis Jr. of Middleton, Kurt "Ted" Kassiotis and Glenn J. Kassiotis, both of San Diego; his grandson, Dillon Tam Nguyen; and his twin brother, Robert Kassiotis of Beverly. He was also the brother of the late Peter "Buddy" Kassiotis of Lynn.

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