Alexander Joseph Kotarba Retired Electrical Contractor / Educator Alexander J. Kotarba, 87, formerly of Lowell, MA and currently of Nashua, NH died May 5, 2005 at St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua. He was born in Lowell on June 20, 1917, the son of Jacob and Victoria (Piekos) Kotarba. He attended schools in Lowell, Lowell Tech, MIT and Fitchburg State. He and his brother William operated A. J. Kotarba Electrical Contracting for over 50 years. He was also a long-time instructor at the former Lowell Trade School. He was the widower of Jeannette (Blouin) Kotarba. He and his late wife lived for many years in Barefoot Bay, FL. Family members include his brother, William Paul Kotarba of Westchester, PA; a son, Robert Alexander Kotarba and his wife, Brenda (Skehan) of Dracut, MA; a daughter, Patricia and her husband, Dr. Marc Patenaude of New York City, NY; two grandchildren, Robert Alexander Kotarba, Jr and his wife Tina (Bishop) and Pamela A. Kotarba, all of Dracut, MA; and three great-great grandchildren, Kevin, Kaleigh and Keeegan. Private services will be held at a later date. The Cremation Society of New Hampshire is in charge of arrangements. To view the on line obituary or to send condolences go to www.csnh.com.