David G. Rizkallah

David G. Rizkallah obituary, Londonderry, NH

David G. Rizkallah

David Rizkallah Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Peabody Funeral Home - Londonderry on May 11, 2025.

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David G. Rizkallah, of Derry, NH died peacefully on May 10, 2025 after a long battle with cancer. He was born January 18, 1952 in Methuen, MA to the late Elias and Margaret (Antoon) Rizkallah.
He was educated in Lawrence, MA at St. Rita's Grammar School and Central Catholic High School. He later graduated from Bentley College in Waltham, MA and attended Lowell Technological Institute in Lowell, MA. Before his retirement in 2009, David worked for many years as a clerk for the US Postal Service in Derry. He was a communicant of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Derry and a resident of Derry for over 50 years. He was also a former member of the MA Army National Guard. Additionally, he was a current member of the Knights of Columbus #3023 and the MSG Randy D. McClellan Assembly #3594 from St. Thomas Aquinas Church.
David leaves behind his beloved wife of 52 years, Patricia; his son, David and his wife Carly of ME; his grandchildren, Kaela, DJ, Zaida and Zahra; his brother Peter R. Rizkallah of Haverhill, MA; as well as an uncle, several aunts, cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was predeceased by his daughter Jennifer in 2002.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday, May 15th from 4 – 7pm in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Rd., Londonderry. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 16th at 10:00am in St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 26 Crystal Ave., Derry. The burial will follow in the Holy Cross Cemetery, Gilcreast Rd., Lononderry.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Masses in his name would be greatly appreciated. Memorial contributions may be made to either St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 26 Crystal Ave., Derry, NH, 03038, or K of C Council #3023, PO Box 867, Derry, NH 03038.
The family would like to thank Interim Healthcare & Amedisys Hospice for all their help and support during this difficult time.
Peabody Funeral Homes
Londonderry and
Derry, NH 03038 603-432-2801

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May 21, 2025

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May 21, 2025

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Henk & Mary Oolders

May 21, 2025

Pat, our deepest condolences on the passing of Dave. We know that he will be greatly missed, even though he is with the Lord. You are in our prayers.

Henk and Mary

Niamh Oolders Viggiano

May 21, 2025

Pat, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved Dave. You have both always been the loveliest people. I am so glad I was able to see and hug you both, when I saw you in Bedford, before our last child was born. I am praying for you, and the repose of Dave´s soul. Dave, pray for us.

Zaida Rizkallah

May 16, 2025

I loved so much as much as he loved me we were really close but then we moved further away I hope pat (my grandmother) will be ok by herself but I know that other people will visit her from time to time David (my grandfather) had a very kind heart and loved all of us so much
Zaida Rizkallah
11 years old

Deacon Mark Mullins

May 15, 2025

I enjoyed getting to know Dave during a pilgrimage to the Holy Land in 2018.
May he rest in the peace of Christ.
I am praying for all who mourn his passing. God bless!
Deacon Mark Mullins

Leo Veilleux

May 12, 2025

My condolences to David´s family.
I attended St. Rita´s and Central Catholic. We hung out together thru those years, but hadn´t seen him since.

Angelo Richard Zappala

May 12, 2025

Hi Pat, I´m very sorry to learn of David´s passing, and that he had a long bout with cancer. I hope you are bearing up, with such a big family who needs you, as you need them, I´m sure. If you want to exchange any photos, and I hope you would, I´m at [email protected]. My condolences - you and Dave as a couple, mark the beginning of time. Richard Zappala

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