Joseph P. Summa, of Derry, NH, beloved husband of Jean R. (Neale) Summa, passed away suddenly Tuesday, March 22, 2011. Joe, born in Boston, MA to the late Gaspar and Helena (Forte) Summa, married his childhood sweetheart Jean, September 9, 1962 and resided in Winthrop, MA before moving to Derry in 1975. Joe fulfilled his career at Walsh Brothers Incorporated for 30 years. Joe belonged to the Chester Rod and Gun Club and the North End Italian Society. Joe enjoyed the company of his family and friends and will be missed.
He is survived by his wife Jean of 49 years, their children Charlene (Summa) Batten and husband David of Derry, Joseph Summa of Derry, and Paul Summa and wife Maria of Poquoson, VA. Joe will truly be missed by his five grandchildren, Tyler Bennett, Athena and Christiana Summa, and Jacob and Alexander Batten. Joe leaves his sister Barbara Sullivan of Boston, brothers Steven and Robert of Chelsea and Winthrop, MA, his uncle Hugo Forte of South Dennis, MA, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. Joe was predeceased by his sister, Lucille Summa.
Calling hours were held on Sunday, March 27th from 4 - 6pm in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry, with cremation following. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Joslin Diabetes Center, Development Office, 1 Joslin Place, Boston, MA 02215-5306.