Steven N Orgettas, 79, of Swampscott and formerly of Peabody, passed away Sunday evening surrounded by his family at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers following a brief illness. He was the devoted husband of the late Ann Marie (Wright) Orgettas.

Born in Danvers, he was the son of the late Michael and Rena (Vounessea) Orgettas. He was raised and educated in Peabody and was a graduate from Peabody High School. He has lived in Swampscott for the past 31 years.

Steven was the President of the family-owned leather Company, Travel Leather Inc, formerly known as Tan-Rite and Cut-Rite leathers located in Peabody which he founded with his parents the late Michael and Rena Orgettas. He enjoyed playing golf and was a member of the Ipswich Country Club, St. Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church and St. Vasilios Men’s club as well.

In addition to playing golf, he enjoyed taking family vacations and visiting their summer home on Cape Cod. In his younger years, Steven enjoyed skiing, horseback riding, martial arts and coaching Peabody Youth Football.

Steven is survived by his two sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Kerri Orgettas of Swampscott, Mark and Alisa Orgettas of Newburyport and, his sister, Loretta Orgettas of Peabody and by his two beloved grandchildren, Cody and Corinne Orgettas, and several nieces and nephews. Besides his loving wife, he was predeceased by his siblings, Tessie Geomelos, Ruthie Ambeliotis, and Effie Orgettas.

His funeral will be held on Monday at 9:00 AM at the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, 82 Lynn St, Peabody, followed by his Funeral Service at 10:00 AM at St. Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church, Paleologos St, Peabody to which relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held on Sunday from 1:00 until 4:00 PM. Burial will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Peabody.