Joseph Michael Pelczar, 74, of Clover Ridge Road, died at his home on October 2, 2012, after a long illness.
Born in Exeter, NH on April 22, 1938, he was the son Joseph M. Sr. and Jennie M. (Lisowski) Pelczar. Joseph grew up in Meredith and has resided here all his life. He graduated from Meredith High School, class of 1956.
Joe has worked as a contractor in the residential construction most all his life. He owned and operated Inter-Lakes Builders, in Meredith, since the mid 1960's. Joseph was a charter member of the Plymouth Lodge of Elks #2312, in Holderness and the Griggs-Wyatt American Legion Post #33, in Meredith. Joe also had served in the NH National Guard
Joe loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. He also looked forward to his monthly trip to Foxwoods.
Joe was predeceased by his brother, Donald Pelczar, who died in 1979.
Joseph is survived by his wife of fifty-two years, Cynthia A. (Nott) Pelczar of Meredith, son Michael J. Pelczar, daughters, Wendy P. Bagley and Patricia A. Morrow, all of Meredith, daughter, Debra L. Smith of Manchester, grandchildren, Braelynne, Charlotte, and Jennifer, brothers, Theodore Pelczar of Meredith, Edward Pelczar of Winter Springs, FL, sisters, Barbara Gilman of Concord, Nathalie Pelczar of Meredith, Dorothy Diller of Falls Church, VA, Margaret Pelczar of Meredith, Marilyn Moulton of New Hampton, numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Meredith Food Pantry, c/o Community Action Program, 147 Main St. Meredith, NH. 03253