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Joseph Summitt Obituary
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 Grover, 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.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Warren Hills Memorial Home.
To send an online condolence, please visit www.warrenhillsmemorialhome.com.
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Jim and Debbie Riley
May 2, 2025
Charlotte, Phoebe and Summitt family,
Please accept our sympathy of the loss of your brother. May your loving memories bring you peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Lou Shay
April 30, 2025
The Summitt Family
So sorry to read of Joe´s passing. He lived long and full life. I had the pleasure of knowing him and enjoyed talking to him whenever i got the chance. He will be sadly missed by all. Deepest sympathies to you all Lou Shay and Family
Chaz DeBoer
April 30, 2025
My deepest condolences to the family. On my first day at Gilbert Station, November 7, 1983 Joe Summit was the first guy to approach me in the lunch trailer and welcome me into the Gilbert station Family.He had a great sense of humor! And he was always kind to me in my 36 years at Gilbert Station.
So sad to hear that he has passed away.
So sorry that I was not able to give my condolences in person.
He loved Linda with all his heart!
Blessings to Linda and the family!
My prayers go out to you all.
Lou Schwarz
April 30, 2025
My condolences to the Summitt family. I worked with Moe at Gilbert station. One of the best and always smiling even while working hard ! Lots of fun and laughs always with Joe. Sorry I missed the service
Twila Clifford
April 29, 2025
Donna, so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. I´m keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time.
Don Natisin
April 29, 2025
Dear Linda, Joe, Donna, Jeremy, your spouses & your grandchildren, Our hearts are broken for the loss of Joe. Don & "Moe" had been great friends since high school. Linda, remember when Don & I met, he
told me that if you & Moe didn't like me...I was out! We loved the picnics together, the holidays we shared, watching your children grow into the beautiful adults & the terrific parents that they are, & our FUN vacations together!! There was no better Grandfather, then Joe. You both always lit up around your grandchildren .
No one had a better smile or a twinkle in his eyes then Joe. You are in our thoughts & in our prayers. God Bless You All. All our love, Don & Jackie Natisin
Eric, Kathy, & Laurel
April 29, 2025
Moe,
Thank you for being a fiend, mentor, and confidant. You always brought out the best in people. Thank you for the smiles and laughter.
Carl Butch Scerbo
April 29, 2025
I was very sad to hear of the pasting of Moe! I met him freshman year at P'Burg High! We became good friends and were all through high school. Back then we all went into the military and we lost touch. Years later I saw him playing softball against me and it was like high school all over again! I remember him as a great guy that always said hello pasting in the halls. He will be missed! RIP Moe!
Carl Scerbo
April 29, 2025
Sheila and Joe and Family, Sorry to hear of your loss! Sending prayers to the family.
John Rossini
April 28, 2025
Summit. Family so sorry to hear about the passing of Moe I have nothing but good memories of all times we at my store. John Rossini
Kenneth and Nancy (Kohl) Hodge
April 28, 2025
I had good memories with Joe at Warren Glen School and Phillipsburg High. Ken worked with Joe at J.C.P. & L. We are both saddened to learn he passed. Holding his family up in prayers, may God be your comfort and strength each day, very sorry.
Art Sheninger
April 28, 2025
I attended elementary and high school with Moe. He was a great guy and very friendly.
Marcie Loebsack
April 28, 2025
Donna and family
Sorry for your loss.
Ellanora Campbell Hamill
April 27, 2025
I went to elementary school with Joe but have not been in touch with him since then. I now live in Texas. Here is a photo of our kindergarten class at Shimer Manor school from which we went on to Warren Glen School. Joe is in the second row from the top, fourth from the left in the horizontal striped shirt. Condolences to the Summit family.
Kathy Carlson
April 27, 2025
Moe,
I´m so glad that I was able to share vacations with you, Linda, and Sue. I will never forget them. I hope that you will be able to have a garden in heaven.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Kathy Carlson
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