George Pergantis of Groton, Massachusetts died on September 2, 2014 in Leominster, MA. Born September 28, 1930 in Andros, Greece to Yiannis and Maria Pergantis, he came to the United States in 1959 as a Third Captain in the merchant marines. He was married to the late Eugenia Mina Pergantis of Chelsea, MA. He is survived by his son Charles Pergantis of Wilmington, DE, his son Yiannis Pergantis and daughter-in-law Mary Lynn Pergantis of Brookline, MA, his son William Pergantis and daughter-in-law Sandra Pergantis of Brookline, MA, granddaughters Nicole and Angela, grandson Andrew, and multiple nieces and nephews.He is survived by his long time partner Gloria Lammi of Groton, MA. He also leaves behind his brothers Michael Pergantis of Arlington, MA and Leonidas Pergantis of Andros, Greece and his sister Polixheni Vartholomeou of Andros, Greece. He was preceded in death by his brother James Pergantis of Clearwater, FL. George came to this country as a cabinet maker and worked as a general contractor for many years. He was a master plumber and electrician. His greatest accomplishment was the purchase and renovation of the Groton Inn, the oldest operating inn in the United States. He was a Mason, a self-trained chef and he loved to fish and hunt. George loved to talk to people, was always smiling and laughing, and was a well-known presence in the town who was often sought out for advice. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. Visiting hours will be held on Sunday, September 7 from 3:00pm to 7:00pm at Faggas Funeral Home, 553 Mt. Auburn Street, Watertown, MA. Funeral on Monday, September 8, 10:30am at Faggas Funeral Home followed by Services at Taxiarchae Archangels Greek Orthodox Church, 25 Bigelow Avenue, Watertown, MA at 11:30AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241, or to the Metropolitan Methodios Diocese Camp for Children, 162 Goddard Avenue, Brookline, MA 02445.