Drew Bennett Stergis passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 10th, 2023. He and his best friend, Sharland Stergis, recently relocated to Hickory, North Carolina, after spending 40 years in the St. Petersburg, Florida area.
Drew was born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, to George and Ann Stergis, in 1949. He and his brother, Gary, were raised in the Berkshires, where Drew found his love for playing piano at a young age. He attended Worchester Academy in Massachusetts, and later graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amhurst with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism. He later earned a Bachelor of Arts Teaching Certificate from University of South Florida and taught high school English in the 80s. He was also a Cosmetology Instructor at Lorraine’s Beauty Academy in St. Petersburg, Florida. Drew had many different jobs over the years, but his favorites by far were playing music and doing hair. He and Sharland owned Boca Ciega Beauty Salon in Gulfport, Florida in the 90s and were well-loved in the community.
He loved the beach and was a long-distance runner who completed several marathons. He was also an avid reader and practiced yoga religiously. Drew is survived by his three children, Andrew Boston Stergis, Kelley Clifford, and Stephanie Stergis; as well as his life partner, Sharland, a granddaughter, Chesney, a step-granddaughter, Finley, and his beloved cat, Fiddles. There will be no funeral services. In lieu of flowers or donations, please just be kind to one another and hug your furry friends.
“The greatest creative power you have on earth is to help others… To ease pain and give joy are your finest powers.” – Anne Rice
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.drumfh-hickory.com for the Stergis family.
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