For over 25 years, Joseph B. Giampa and Edward L. Hilton worked together as welders at Lucent Technologies.
"Joe was the most perfect guy to work with, just a super guy," Mr. Hilton said. "In all those years, we never had a word out of sorts. When you enjoy working with someone, it makes the job fun. And that was the way it was with Joe. He was a hardworking guy with a wonderful family."
After a short illness, Joseph B. Giampa passed away Wednesday morning, Jan. 9, 2008 at his home surrounded by his family. He was 68 and a lifelong resident of Haverhill.
"He was the kind of guy who would do anything for anybody. He was very giving," said John Silvio, a carpenter who worked with Mr. Giampa for decades at Lucent Technologies. "Joe used to stock (cans of) soup at work. He'd be eating soup for lunch and if you came over to join him, he'd open up a can of soup for you."
Mr. Giampa was born in Haverhill on Feb. 5, 1939, son of the late Angelo and Lillian (Resvan) Giampa. He was educated in Haverhill and graduated from Haverhill Trade School, Class of 1957. Mr. Giampa played on Haverhill High School's 1955 state championship football team.
A talented welder, Mr. Giampa was also a skilled carpenter who enjoyed making furniture for his family.
"If you were working on a project at home and were having trouble and needed some help, Joe would be the first person over to help you," said Edward Hartman, a longtime co-worker of Mr. Giampa's at Lucent Technologies.
Mr. Giampa was employed at Lucent Technologies for 42 years retiring in 2001. He was a member of All Saints Church in Haverhill.
Along with his love of woodworking, Mr. Giampa enjoyed building and flying model airplanes and was a member of the 495th Radio Flyers.
"He loved his airplanes," Mr. Hartman said.
A father of five and grandfather of eight, Mr. Giampa and his wife, Georgianna (Strout) Giampa, were married for over 49 years.
"He was a great family man," Mr. Hartman said. "They didn't come any better than Joe."
Mr. Giampa's survivors include his wife, Georgianna (Strout) Giampa of Haverhill, his children, Wanda J. and her husband Brian J. Bouvier, Brenda M. Giampa, all of Haverhill, Johanna M. and her husband Jeff Makepeace of Sandown, N.H., Steven J. and his wife Paula Giampa of West Newbury, eight grandchildren, Katelyn, Shana, Ariel Bouvier, Meaghan Sawyer Krinzle, Zachary and Ryan Makepeace, and Emily and Lindsey Giampa. He was the father of the late Sandra Sawyer, RN who died in 1987.
Arrangements were by the H.L. Farmer & Sons Bradford Funeral Home, 210 So. Main St., Bradford. The funeral as well as the funeral Mass in All Saints Church was held Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008. Burial was in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Haverhill. Contributions in Mr. Giampa's memory may be made to All Saints Church, 120 Bellevue Ave., Haverhill, MA, 01830, or the charity of the donor's choice.
Obituaries
Tribute: Joseph B. Giampa, 68; longtime welder
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Angeliki Gianakoulias,
Angeliki (Fonias) Gianakoulias, of Haverhill, died Sunday, February 5, at Lawrence General Hospital, Lawrence.
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Antoinette "Ann" Pelosi, 92
Antoinette “Ann” (Martino) Pelosi, 92, of Haverhill, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2012 at Hannah Duston Healthcare.
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She is survived by her children Frank G. Pelosi of NH and daughter Charlene A. Bazarian and her husband Richard of Haverhill, three grandchildren Craig Bazarian, JoAnn Bazarian Ryan and Daniel Pelosi, five great grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews. -
Barbara Carr Ross,
Barbara Carr Ross, born in Haverhill, Masschusetts in 1930, died on January 18 in Tucson, Arizona where she had lived for the past eighteen years. Her parents were Ray V. L. Carr of Haverhill and Mary O'Leary Carr, who was born in County Cork, Ireland and came to Haverhill at age seventeen. Glorya and Joe, Barbara's siblings by that marriage, both passed away several years ago.
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Deborah A. Moss, 54
Deborah Anne (Guerrette) Moss, 54, of Groveland and formerly of Beverly, died Thursday, February 2, at the Lahey Clinic, Burlington.
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Diane L. Warren, 55
Diane L. Warren, 55, a longtime Lowell resident died unexpectedly Wednesday January 25, 2012.
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Born in Lynn on May 29, 1956, she was a daughter of James L. and Dorothy J. (Snow) Warren of Derry, NH. Diane will always be remembered for her kindness and her willingness to help all those around her. She loved to knit and would often make blankets for her friends and family. Diane enjoyed cooking and cherished time spent with her beloved grandchildren. -
Mary (Dielendick) DiBiaso, 88
Mary (Dielendick) DiBiaso, 88, formerly of Groveland, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at Sea View Retreat, Rowley.
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She was the wife of the late Alfred "Freddie" DiBiaso, and is survived by a son, Alfred DiBiaso of Amesbury, two daughters, Victoria and Stephen Allison of Merrimac, Maria and Larry Shafer of Windsor, Illinois. She is also survived by her grandchildren Bob and Amy Shafer, Becky Shafer and fiancé Jack Robinson, Kaitlin Allison and Stephen Allison. -
Mary V. Coder, 92
Mary V. (Hoyt) Coder, age 92, of Durham, formerly of Groveland, MA and North Hampton, NH, died peacefully, Tuesday evening, January 31, 2012 at Emeritus at Spruce Wood in Durham. She was the beloved wife of 70 years of Frederick T. Coder.
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Richard T. "Homer" "Ted" Sanders, 68
Richard T. “Homer” “Ted” Sanders, 68, passed away on February 4, 2012 at Hannah Duston Healthcare.
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Ruth A. Killey, 85
Ruth Audrey (Lawrence) Killey, age 85, of Plaistow, New Hampshire, died peacefully at her home on Friday morning, February 3, 2012, with her loving family by her side.
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Constance G. Blethen, 85
Constance G. Blethen, 85, of North Conway, NH died January 24, 2012 at the Memorial Hospital in North Conway.
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Born in Haverhill, MA, the daughter of Jesse and Annie (Law) Gleed, she grew up in Merrimac, MA, lived in Haverhill, MA for 15 years and in Westboro, MA for 23 years prior to moving to North Conway in 1989. Mrs. Blethen sold designer fabrics and was a seamstress while in Westboro. -
James B. Wales, 66
James B. Wales, 66, of Haverhill died Sunday, January 15, 2012 at The Oxford in Haverhill.
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Maria T. Wightman, 89
Maria T. (Camilo) Wightman, 89, of Bradford, passed away Monday, January 30, 2012 with her loving family by her side at Hannah Duston Healthcare in Haverhill.
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Marion E. (Willis) Kiley, 93
Mrs. Marion E. (Willis) Kiley, 93, of Groveland, formerly of Middleton, wife of the late C. Curtis Kiley, died Monday morning in the Hannah Duston Health Care Center in Haverhill.
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Michael J. Martini, 57
Michael J. "Marty" Martini, 57, of Bradford, died Tuesday, January 24, at the Merrimack Valley Hospital, Haverhill.
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Stanley A. Hamel, 84
Mr. Stanley A. Hamel, age 84, of Seabrook, NH died at RiverWoods Retirement Community in Exeter, NH on January 29, 2012.
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Armand A. Bonin, 87
HAVERHILL — Mr. Armand A. Bonin, 87, of Haverhill passes away Sunday, January 22, 2012 at The Oxford in Haverhill.
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Charles J. Karris
With profound sadness we announce the passing of our loved one, Charles J. Karris, husband, father, grandfather (papou), and brother. Charles passed away at the Merrimack Valley Hospice House on January 18, 2012 with his immediate and extended family offering him love and support as he passed on to God's Calling. Kyrie Eleison.
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Clara M. Tower, 89
EXETER, N.H. — Clara (Claire) M. Tower, 89, passed away peacefully November 25th following a period of declining health.
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Mary J. Kosmes
HAVERHILL — Mary J. (Azzarito) Kosmes passed from this life on January 23, 2011, with her beloved family by her side.
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Tina Kalamaras, 53
SALEM, N.H. — Tina (Fanendakis) Kalamaras, 53, of Salem, NH passed away Friday, January 20, 2012 at the Newton-Wellesley Hospital in Newton, MA.
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She was born in Boston on Aug. 28, 1958, daughter of John and Angela (Barberakis) Fanendakis of Newton, MA. Tina was a graduate of Newton North High School and attended college in Greece as well as Northeastern.
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Angeliki Gianakoulias,
