Peter D. Kuljis

Peter DeMoniot Kuljis, 60, of Biloxi, passed away on Monday, February 29, 2016. He was born on April 17, 1955 and graduated from Biloxi High School in 1973. Peter had a deep love for his family and was extremely proud of his Croatian and French heritage. He was a member of The Slavonian Lodge where he served on the Board of Trustees. He was also a member of The French Club. Peter’s heritage instilled in him an immense love of the water, boats and being a fisherman. He also enjoyed his mornings having breakfast with his Slavonian Lodge brothers and playing bourre (booray) with them. Peter was the owner of Cable Unlimited and he installed and serviced security systems. He was a jack-of-all-trades, excelling in mechanical work, carpentry, and art, which he used to paint and build props and stages for high school proms and carnival balls. Many people also remember him as a mechanic at Lyon’s Chevron gas station in Biloxi. Peter had a big heart and used all of his many talents to help others when in need. Peter is preceded in death by his parents, Stephen “Skups” Kuljis, Sr. and Ruth Moniot Kuljis; sisters Georgia Lawrence & Jacqueline Corso. Peter is survived by his daughter Meagan Kuljis and granddaughter Talyn Pizzetta; sister Hope Garbin and brother Steve(Diane) Kuljis; nieces, nephews and other relatives. A celebration of Peter’s life will be held Sunday, March 13, 2016 at noon at The Slavonian Lodge, 159 Maple Street. All family and friends are welcome to attend. Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View & sign register book at www.bradfordokeefe.com