Peter J. Dingle, Sr., 67, of Salem, NH died Fri., Oct. 12th at his home.
Peter was born and educated in Melrose, MA the son of the late Anna Mae (Murphy) and John Dingle. He served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. Peter was a former Past Exalted Ruler of the Melrose Elks Lodge and a member of the Derry Salem Elks Lodge. He formerly worked for the Melrose Public Works Dept. He worked as a mechanic for Shaw’s. He enjoyed sports, boating and his cottage in Maine. Peter was very talented with his hands, he enjoyed making and fixing things and he made bird houses for all of his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia “Pat” Pearse of Salem,
son, Peter “PJ” Dingle, Jr. and wife Kristin of Dracut, MA,
daughter, Jennifer Marino and husband Kevin of Billerica, MA,
step-children, Tim Pearse of Windham, NH,
Jennifer Stevens and husband Christopher of Gilmanton, NH,
MaryBeth Powers and husband Dean of Litchfield, NH,
brother, John Dingle of MA,
special cousin, Patti Ann and special Aunt, Aunty Tuss,
9 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial Visitation will be Thursday, from 9-11AM at Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Salem, NH. The Funeral Service will follow at 11AM at the Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to help homeless veterans may be made in Peter’s name to: NH Liberty House, 75 West Baker St., Manchester, NH 03103.
To send a message of condolence to the family, please visit the obituary at www.douglasandjohnson.com.