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Keep Productions
March 15, 2025
Fr. Joseph Michael Peek, on March 14 nine years ago, passed from this life to the next.
Today we honor his heroic life with this humble documentary made by his niece, depicting his story with from-the-heart interviews and footage, full of authentic originality. Feel free to share far and wide, and encourage your parish to host free viewings of this perfect Lenten material in this Lenten season.
Fr. Joseph´s documentary can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18yBtpRvL6/
Alden Parks
September 10, 2017
Truly, you touched many people as you journeyed on God's earth, spreading kindness and love along the way. What an inspiration! Rest in peace among the saints and angels, faithful servant of God.
Ann Howard
April 14, 2016
To all the Peek family my prayers and condolences. Word of your Fr. Joe's death was sent in a letter by Bill Foley.
Know you will grieve in God's arms.
Best, Ann Hardesty Howard
Quriaqos El Meskeen
March 30, 2016
I read your story the other day, on Reddit I believe, but did not know you were from GA. An awe-inspiring story, and I am intrigued by the medical details being a second-year medical student. I will pray for your soul Father, please pray for me also.
Karen O'Sullivan
March 27, 2016
I had the immense privilege of traveling on pilgrimage to Lourdes with Fr. Joe and his family in 2003. This experience changed me in my own spirituality forever. At the time, I accompanied my cousin who also was a young mom fighting cancer. His deep faith and devotion to the sacraments, especially the Holy Eucharist were so impressive and gave me an understanding of our faith in a way that I had not previously known. On a personal note, I fondly recall one night during a singalong. My cousin and I were singing with a group of Irish pilgrims and Fr. Joe jumped up to join in with us. He was so beautiful - inside and out! I have never met another person or priest like him. Thank God for the time he gave Fr. Joe here on earth for all those that were and are forever and eternally affected by his love of God, faith, and family. Eternal rest grant unto him oh Lord. May Your perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of all the faithfully departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.
In Christ,
Karen O'Sullivan
Diana Shertenlieb
March 24, 2016
Dear Father Joseph! He was such a wonderful priest and mentor to so many young people. What a great sense of humor and sense of fun. We will miss him and will continue to pray for him and his lovely family.
joan Koenecke
March 21, 2016
I remember Fr Joe when he was just a boy. He and my son Joe were the best of friends when they lived in our little community in Amity Harbor. We feel sad to hear of his passing but he is in a better place and will be watching over his family and friends.
The Koenecke Family St Petersburg Fl.
Helene Koenecke
March 21, 2016
Fr Joseph and his family are in our thoughts and prayers. It seems like a lifetime ago that we were all living on Gibbs Road, but those years and my friendship with The Peeks are some of my fondest memories.
Leah Anderson
March 21, 2016
I was saddened to hear of his passing. I remember seeing him from time to time at IHM. My prayers are with his family. What a wonderful person and such a compassionate soul he had! He will be missed.
Pam Hussey
March 20, 2016
Fr Joe was an example of faith, hope and courage to me in person when I met him on the 2003 pilgrimage to Lourdes. His love of Our Lord and His Mother and Padre Pio inspired me. My condolences to the Peek family. Thankfully, Pam Hussey
McClain Family
March 20, 2016
Fr. Peek said the rosary at my brother, Steven's funeral in Sept. 2010. He had already accepted the bitter cup offered him. I know it was painful for him to kneel but he knelt through the entire rosary. Over the years he has drank drop by drop from that cup of bitterness until it was empty. And now the good and faithful servant has been called home after suffering immeasurable pain for us. Eternal rest grant unto him and may perpetual light shine upon him and may he rest in peace.
FrJohn Wykes
March 19, 2016
I remember Fr. Joe back when he was a postulant with my congregation, the Oblates of the Virgin Mary. We were both seminarians at the same time. God bless you, Joe, and may God grant you his peace.
Nancy Spice
March 18, 2016
I will miss you Fr. Joseph Peek. Please pray for me and my family. May you rest in peace.
Nancy Spice
March 18, 2016
I meet Fr.Joseph Peek in St Catherine's Church and from the first day that I herd him prechen, I know he was a holy priest because of his devotion to Mother Mary. I was so sad when he left St Catherine's Church. He was there for short time. I miss him. I know deep in my heart that Fr. Joseph will be our new modern SAINT. He was truly a very holy priest and such a good example for us all. I will always remember you Fr. Joseph and may you rest in peace.
March 18, 2016
Thank you Father Joseph for showing us how to obey God's designs without question. We know you are enjoying God's glory in heaven!
Jose O., Julia and Juliana Castro
Brian & Lalonnie Saunier
March 18, 2016
We have known Fr. Peek for over 13yrs and he has been such a Beacon of Light to all of us! He will truly be missed!
March 18, 2016
I will always remember Fr. Peek for his tribute and love for the unborn.
To many of us he was and is a model of a Saint.
Parishioner of St. Catherine of Siena
Robert and Lauren Clark
March 17, 2016
Rejoicing as Father Joe begins his eternal Life! May happy memories of Father Joe soothe your sad hearts. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers-
the Clark/Clapper/Vosburgh crew
Howard Gault
March 17, 2016
A beautiful soul and a most special priest!
Our heart and our prayers go out to the Peek family. There just are no adequate words.
One of the most beautiful Masses I've ever attended was very late one evening/early morning after we had gotten Fr. Joe moved. The boys-the Father's Peek-hadn't said Mass due to the move. They concelebrated with a congregation of one. The love manifest for the Lord and spilling over into their love of each other was beautiful to behold.
Rest in peace, Fr. Joe!
March 17, 2016
Father Joseph was a blessing to me and present in a time when I was experiencing a great renewal. He played an integral part of my CRHP weekend and kept things so prayerful, focused and fun. He was comfortable in front of a room of 50 women (thanks to his sisters) and made us feel like a special guest. I loved his love of music, dance and the stage. I will never forget him!
1 Thess 4:14 G. Johnson
March 17, 2016
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Tony Dittmeier
March 17, 2016
A great man from a great family.
Michael Collins
March 17, 2016
Praying for the repose of the soul of Fr. Joseph and for consolation for the Peek clan. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the Mercy of God, rest in Peace.
David Plitt
March 16, 2016
I offer my prayers for Fr. Joe and his family. May he rest in the eternal light of Christ. - David Plitt
Sister Marie Andre, OCD (Petit)
March 16, 2016
Please know that Father Joseph was an integral part of my discernment and in becoming a consecrated religious sister. It was in 2008 that he celebrated a Mass for vocations at St. Peter Chanel, Roswell where I, with my father, were the only attendees... it was Father's deep peace and joy that allowed me to open my heart and hear the Holy Spirit calling me. I will keep you close in prayer and know that I will be praying for him and asking for his intercession! God bless,
Donna David
March 16, 2016
Didn't fully know til now what Fr. Joseph Peek's presence was to me in my life's path.
He possibly guided me to be around great people and my life's motto was to do for others too.
He went out of his way to guide me to be "comfortable" in any social situation.
Thanks for showing me the way.
March 16, 2016
We pray for his soul and for all his family.
Vinci & Dick Imhoff
Dawn and Larry Lewis
March 16, 2016
Praying for Fr. Joe was and will forever be an honor. We prayed for his healing and now we pray for his soul and for his family, especially his parents and our dear friend, Fr. Kevin. Fr. Joe's life hasn't ended, it's just changed.
Ms. P'nina Alvarado
March 16, 2016
You will be so deeply missed...but never forgotten...I WILL complete my mission Father...because of you...my deepest and most heartfelt prayers for all of Father Peek's family, friends and loved ones...we have gained such a special angel!
Mary Ann McNeil
March 16, 2016
Father Joseph was our angel who served on many PATH Rachel's Vineyard Retreats. He loved and accepted everyone, and was Christlike but human in his humor and silliness. I miss him but am happy he is with the other saints finally!
Alexandra Hook
March 16, 2016
Prayers for peace for all of Fr. Joe's family. He will be missed.
Bob and Mary Meehan
March 16, 2016
Joe, Mary, and family we mourn the loss of this wonderful and caring priest. He is looking down on us from heaven. You all are in our prayers.
Bob and Mary Meehan
Callanwolde Concert Band
TIffany Tufford
March 16, 2016
I remember Joe from LHS as a good trumpet player and very, very nice guy who was always friendly and smiling. I had no idea that he had gone on to become a priest. What an amazing life he led despite extremely difficult personal circumstances. I am so sorry to the Peek family for your loss. Tiffany (Dixon) Tufford
joyce morgan
March 16, 2016
The Archdiocese of Atlanta lost a good and holy priest, I know he is at God's throne praising him with all the other saints So sorry at his passing. God comfort the family with great consolations and love.. May Father Joe Peek rest in peace.
Joyce Severino Morgan
Jennifer (Downey) Merchant
March 16, 2016
Father Joseph Peek will be truly missed. While at St. Catherine's of Siena he was the first person I took to if I have some things to confess or wanted to talk to.
Trish Johnston
March 16, 2016
I will never forget Father Joe's amazing compassion extended to a woman grieving an abortion. In my presence, he knelt in front of her and apologized for the ways she felt let down and betrayed by people she had counted on; it was like seeing Jesus. May light perpetual shine upon him!
Mack Martin
March 16, 2016
What a great man and priest. We loved him and will never forget Fr. Joe
Mack & Cindy
Jana Carpenter
March 16, 2016
May he rest in peace with our Lord.
I have followed his journey (online) and prayed for his relief.
Thank you, Lord, for such a wonderful priest.
Jana Carpenter
(Fr. Kevin: we met in Cashiers, NC.....many years ago.) We are sorry for such a tremendous loss to your family and to the family of the Church.
Richard "Rick" Smith
March 16, 2016
I will miss Father Joe greatly, and so will countless others, not just in the USA, I'm sure. A shinning example of Christ, a pastor, a priest, a friend, a beautiful human, gentle, kind but full of life and strength, and most of all Father Joe shared the Love and Peace of Christ always.
John M Baran
March 15, 2016
Father Joseph Peek (LHS 1983)..an Atlanta priest and one of many siblings of the Peek family who attended Lakeside...and a great friend of my brother, William Patrick Baran (LHS 1983) has died. I will be forever grateful to him for officiating at my late father's (Emil William Baran) cremains burial at Arlington Memorial Park in July 2013. He did it while in excruciating pain and discomfort. God Bless You, Father Peek
Joselyn Schutz
March 15, 2016
I remember seeing Fr. Joseph walking along Holcomb Bridge and offering him a ride back to MOQ. He declined. I had no idea at the time that he was battling leukemia or graft disease. He always appeared to me, at all times, as a living saint. I don't know why, but I just felt a strong sense of sanctity in his presence. Fr. Joseph, I will pray for you, but I beg of you, pray for me!
stacy canino
March 15, 2016
You were a guiding light for me . I saw Jesus everytime I looked in your eyes. Thank you for sharing your time with me. I will treasure each memory and remember the lessons you taught me. I promise.
Fr. Michael Roach
March 15, 2016
Since Father Joe arrive at our parish in his last year of seminary for an internship, he was much beloved. He got to know almost everyone in town over that Summer. His kindness and gentleness drew many people to the Lord. I'm sure that a merited crown awaits him.
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