Peter G. Roukis

Peter (Pete). G Roukis Obituary

Peter G. Roukis died on, August 30th 2025, at Community Medical Center in Toms River, NJ at the age of 97. His grand nephew Christopher was at his bedside. Pete made his home in Forked River, NJ over the past 18 years. Pete is survived by his older brother John Roukis who is 98. Predeceased are his sisters Mary Filis@ 95, and Helen Roukis@ 85. Pete was born in July, 1928 in Ridgewood, NJ to Magdaline and George Roukis both who immigrated from Greece.

Pete is a Manlius Prep High School graduate. He served valiantly during the Korean War, in communications, achieving the rank of Sargeant. After leaving the Military Pete married his soulmate, Anna Aretakis, in 1954.

Both Pete and Anna owned and operated a very successful business in Westbury, L.I., the ‘Meadow Brook Flower Shop’ they opened it in 1960 and jointly worked the shop through to 1985.

Pete was an avid golfer in his retirement and shot a ‘hole in one’ at the Douglaston Golf Course on Long Island on August 5, 1998. Pete also was a private planepilot and flew extensively between Long Island and South Jersey.

Pete’s true life’s passion was exemplified through his 65-year dedication to Rotary International, through ‘Service Above Self’. He was inducted into the Rotary International Hall of Fame back in 2022 as one of only4 Rotarians for service of over 60 years.

Through the support of his wonderful wife Anna, Pete joined the Westbury branch of Rotary in 1960. There he flourished as a valued member. He rose to the level of Club President and became a District Governor. His chapter was very instrumental in the world renowned ‘Gift of Life’ program giving hope to children with severe health issues. Upon Anna’s death in 2007, Pete moved to Forked River, where he immediately joined the Forked River Rotary Club. His contributions to the club have been immeasurable.

Upon meeting Pete once, you knew you were meeting a very special person. His generosity with his time was amazing. He loved his family and if you were considered by Pete to be his friend it meant you had a friend for life. Pete and Anna did not have any children, but the number of Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces and Nephews and Great Great Nieces and Nephews and their respective spouses all have the same feeling towards Pete and Anna. ‘They were the best and most loved couple to us all!’His demeanor, mannerisms, sense of humor, love for life and his desire to help wherever possible was extraordinary.

May God rest his soul and may he be comforted for all the good he did during his lifetime.



The funeral services will be held on:


September 3, 2025 @ 10:30 AM @

St. Paul’s Greek Orthodox Church

110 Cathedral Ave.

Hempstead, NY


Immediately following to the:

Pine Lawn Cemetery

2030 Wellwood Ave.

Farmingdale, NY.