Joseph A. Czekanski Jr. age 74 of Windham, NH, died Thursday at the Parkland Medical Center, Derry, NH.
He was born in Boston, MA, grew up and was educated in the Merrimack Valley area. He was a resident of Windham for the past 37 years, formerly of Methuen, MA.
Joe owned and operated Raymers Express in Methuen, MA, for over 40 years. He was a member of the ATA American Trucking Association and the Pelham Rod & Gun Club. He was also a US Coast Guard veteran. Joe and his wife Francine enjoyed hosting holidays at their lovely home for family and friends and all were welcomed at their table.
Joe is survived by his wife: Francine (Saulnier) Czekanski of Windham, NH
Sons: Michael & his wife Mavis Czekanski of California
John Czekanski of Laconia, NH
Jeffrey & his wife Colleen Czekanski of Hooksett, NH
Daughters: Jo-Ann Dupuis of Pembroke, NH
Karen Danson of Manchester, NH
Step Daughters: Sheila & her husband Shawn Flavin of Sandown, NH
Michelle Cimics of Salem, NH
Brother: John & his wife Norinne Czekanski of Hyannis, MA
14 Grandchildren, Several Great Grandchildren, & Several Nieces & Nephews
Calling hours will be held Saturday, July 28th from 12-2:30 PM, followed by a funeral service at 2:30 PM at the Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St, Salem, NH. Cremation will follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the: American Heart Assoc., 2 Wall St, Manchester, NH 03101 or to the National Kidney Foundation, 85 Astor Ave, Suite 2, Norwood, MA 02062