Obituary of Joseph F Summitt Sr.

Joseph (Moe) Summitt Sr.
July 8, 1946 – April 24, 2025

Joseph F. Summitt Sr., 78, of Stewartsville, NJ, passed away peacefully at his home on April 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on July 8, 1946, in Phillipsburg, NJ, Joseph was the son of the late Truman and Kathleen Summitt (Lewis). He was a proud graduate of Phillipsburg High School, Class of 1965. Shortly after graduation, Joseph married the love of his life, Linda, and together they built a beautiful life and family.

Joseph worked for many years as a welder with JCP&L, retiring in 2008. Outside of work, he was a man of many passions. He loved hunting and fishing, and was a devoted softball player well into his later years. A true outdoorsman, Joseph also found joy in his garden and was especially known for his homemade pickles, which he shared generously with family and friends.

He is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 60 years, Linda; his children: Joseph Summitt Jr. and his wife Maria, Donna Summitt, and Jeremy Summitt and his wife Becky; and his cherished grandchildren: Jeremy, Hillory, Rachel, Maddie, and Emma. He is also survived by his siblings: Mary O’Neil, Truman Summitt, Kathleen (Sue) Gruver, Charlotte Morris, Christopher Summitt, and Phoebe Summitt Smith.

Family and friends are invited to attend visitation on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Warren Hills Memorial Home, 234 West Washington Ave., Washington, NJ 07882. A memorial service celebrating Joseph’s life will follow at 12:00 PM at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice in Joseph’s honor at karenannquinlanhospice.org.  

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Warren Hills Memorial Home.           
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