David G. Rizkallah, of Derry, NH died peacefully on May 10, 2025 after a long battle with cancer. He was born January 18, 1952 in Methuen, MA to the late Elias and Margaret (Antoon) Rizkallah.
He was educated in Lawrence, MA at St. Rita’s Grammar School and Central Catholic High School. He later graduated from Bentley College in Waltham, MA and attended Lowell Technological Institute in Lowell, MA. Before his retirement in 2009, David worked for many years as a clerk for the US Postal Service in Derry. He was a communicant of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Derry and a resident of Derry for over 50 years. He was also a former member of the MA Army National Guard. Additionally, he was a current member of the Knights of Columbus #3023 and the MSG Randy D. McClellan Assembly #3594 from St. Thomas Aquinas Church.
David leaves behind his beloved wife of 52 years, Patricia; his son, David and his wife Carly of ME; his grandchildren, Kaela, DJ, Zaida and Zahra; his brother Peter R. Rizkallah of Haverhill, MA; as well as an uncle, several aunts, cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was predeceased by his daughter Jennifer in 2002.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday, May 15th from 4 – 7pm in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Rd., Londonderry. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 16th at 10:00am in St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 26 Crystal Ave., Derry. The burial will follow in the Holy Cross Cemetery, Gilcreast Rd., Lononderry.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Masses in his name would be greatly appreciated. Memorial contributions may be made to either St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 26 Crystal Ave., Derry, NH, 03038, or K of C Council #3023, PO Box 867, Derry, NH 03038.
The family would like to thank Interim Healthcare & Amedisys Hospice for all their help and support during this difficult time.