Dorothy B. Koutsivitis

April 7, 1924 ~ May 21, 2021
Resided in:
Scarborough, ME
Portland- Dorothy Schiavi Koutsivitis, 97, passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House.
Dot was born April 7, 1924 in Bridgton, ME the daughter of the late John and Jenny Schiavi.
Dot met her husband Nicolas while he was in the Civilian Conservation Corps in Bridgton, while she was working at Schiavi Super Market, the family owned grocery store right on Main Street. They were married on November 4, 1942 and shared 67 years before Nicolas death in 2009.
Together Nick and Dot owned, operated and taught in Pierre's School of Beauty Culture for nearly 40 years, known by their thousands of students, as Mr. & Mrs. Pierre, retiring in 1979. In retirement she and Pierre did a little traveling, but she was, at heart, a homebody. Dot started a second career as a Shaklee Food Supplement Supervisor, maintained beautiful vegetable and flower gardens, mastered upholstery, knitted and did needlepoint. Dottie, as some liked to call her, loved to cook Italian and Greek meals and outstanding baked goodies to share with family and friends. Sitting around was never her cup of tea. In the summer, Dot was happy behind her lawnmower and when it snowed she was just as happy behind her snow blower clearing the driveway right down to the blacktop. Dot and Pierre were members of the Italian Heritage Club, and especially enjoyed dancing to the Big Band Era socials held there.
Dorothy was predeceased by her parents; brother Joseph and Julie Schiavi; sisters, Lina and Ed Hall, Mary and Armand Bruno. She is survived by her son Peter Koutsivitis, her twin grandsons, Anthony and Nicolas, former daughter in law Cissy Forgone; her son, Charles and his wife Leslie Simonds; four nieces and a nephew; two grand dogs, Lucy and Grace.
At the family's request all services will be private. Arrangements are under the direction of the Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland, ME. To view Dot's memorial page, or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com.
Those who wish may make contributions in Dot's memory to support Autism, Alzheimer's or a charity of your choice.
I am so sorry for your loss I am so glad I got to meet Dottie she is a amazing lady she will be missed by many rip Dottie
– Sherri
Dear Charlie and Peter ~ I was so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. My parents, Philip and Antoinette Rotolo, were very longtime, dear friends to your parents. Your Mom was a beautiful lady, inside and out, and so amazing for all that she did at her age. After my parents passed, your Mom and I stayed connected, by phone conversations, and many visits at her home ~ very special to me. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. R.I.P. Dot ~ my dear friend. With heartfelt Sympathy, Therese Flaherty
– Therese Flaherty
So sorry for you loss, Dot and Pierre were the greatest teachers of hair and I learned a lot when I when to the school. She was always happy go lucky. She will be missed. Anita Guimond
– Anita Guimond
Dot was my favorite customer at the Bank, I alway looked forward to her visits. She was so proud of her yard we would talk plants!! I just could not believe she was shoveling snow and gardening into her 90’s. Dot was an amazing lady. RIP Peace my friend. Kelly Currier.
– Kelly Lewis Currier
Prayers for you and your family. Remember Dorothy and her devoted visits to Nicolas at St. Joseph’s Manor.
– Rob Poissant
Prayers for you and your family. Remember Dorothy and her devoted visits to Nicolas at St. Joseph’s Manor.
– Rob Poissant
I am so sorry for your loss I am so glad I got to meet Dottie she is a amazing lady she will be missed by many rip Dottie
– Sherri