Joseph E. St. Pierre, a beloved family member, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 7th, 2024 in Lexington, NC. Joey was born on August 13th, 1950 in Nashua, NH.
Joey met the love of his life, Colette, in 1966 at the age of 16 but didn’t ask her out until he was in the Navy at age 18. They were married on June 12th, 1971. They spent the first year of marriage in Norfolk, Virginia at the Naval Station there. After completing his military service, Joey returned to New Hampshire with Colette, where they had their first child Joey in 1973. Joey initially went to work at Stop and Shop and also attended college in the evenings to pursue his Bachelor’s Degree in business. During these busy times of work and school, another child, Monica was born in 1979. He left Stop and Shop and began working in other facets of the food service industry, such as food manufacturing & distribution companies. Joey spent a majority of his career (27 years) working for Dole Packaged Foods.
Throughout the years Joey loved to travel. In the early years he and Colette enjoyed camping with their children. As they got older, they enjoyed many cruises, trips to Hawaii and Aruba, both together and with their children and granddaughters. They retired to Lexington, NC in the summer of 2016. They continued to travel back to NH, Hawaii, Aruba, Florida and Hilton Head for a few years and spent more time at home in Lexington. Joey always had a generous spirit and showed great hospitality, hosting parties for loved ones and welcoming guests at his home. He will be missed by so many friends and family.
Joey is survived by his loving wife of 52 years Colette (Nadeau) of Lexington, NC, his son Joseph (Joey) E. St. Pierre III & wife Jenn of Nashua, NH, his daughter Monica C. Gisetto & husband Ryan of Hollis, NH, his six granddaughters Sarah, Summer, Chloe, Serena, Sophia & Calleigh. His mother Bertha Cabana of Nashua and siblings: sister Irene Hadley of Nashua, NH, sister Lucie Emond & husband Roger of Nashua, NH, brother Richard St. Pierre of Mesa, AZ, sister Marguerite Woodbury & husband Scott of Nashua, NH, brother Donald St. Pierre of Nashua, NH, sister Paula Golemo & husband Bob of Merrimack, NH, brother David St. Pierre & wife Louise of Hudson, NH. Also, his brother-in-law Denis Nadeau of Montreal, QC, brother-in-law Michel Nadeau & wife Donna of Montreal, QC, sister-in-law Diane Ducharme and husband Denis of Nashua, NH, sister-in-law Pauline Nadeau & partner Leslie Hess of Hebron, NH, sister- in-law Chantal Boissonneault & husband Richard of Hudson, NH, sister-in- law Carole Phaneuf & husband Alan of Cranberry Twp, PA, sister-in-law Claire Ferriero & husband Lou of Candia, NH, sister-in-law Madeleine Rozumek & husband Robert of Hampton, NH. Many, many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins, and friends.
Joey was preceded in death by his father Paul St. Pierre of Nashua, NH, stepfather Ernie Cabana of Phoenix, AZ, brother Michael St. Pierre of Mount Vernon, NH, sister-in-law Joyce St. Pierre of Mesa, AZ, nephew Colby Golemo of Merrimack, NH, mother-in-law Evangeline Nadeau of Nashua, NH, father-in-law Georges Nadeau of Nashua, NH, brother-in-law Richard Nadeau of Windham, NH, and nephew Nathan Rousseau of Hooksett, NH.
Joey’s wake will be held on Sunday March 17th from 4 to 7 p.m. at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, His Funeral Mass will be held on Monday March 18th at 1pm at The Parish of the Resurrection, 449 Broad Street, Nashua, NH. Donations may be made in his memory to Hospice of Davidson County, 200 Hospice Way, Lexington, NC 27927. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com
