Charles A. Pecce

Hampton – Charles Arthur “Charles” Pecce, 91, died Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at Exeter Hospital after a sudden illness. He was born in Natick, Mass., on October 21, 1923 a son of the late Felix and Exilda (Deschamp) Pecce. Charlie attended Thompson Academy and graduated from Jamaica Plain High School both in Boston, Mass., and attended the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. He was a veteran of WWII serving with the US Navy. He was employed as a bacteriologist for the University System in Massachusetts, which served the farm communities and wildlife services of the commonwealth, as well as the other New England states and New York, for 25 years. Upon his retirement from the commonwealth, he became a sales representative before starting his own interior/exterior painting and wallpaper company. He quickly became known for his expertise and attention to detail. Charlie was a communicant of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish. Music was a thread that was woven throughout his life. He played the trumpet from the age of 11. He was a member of the Haverhill Musicians Association Union Local 302 for over 25 years including a stint as President for 6 years. He played in bands, orchestras, and clubs throughout Essex County and surrounding communities for over 30 years. Charlie attended the Montreal Jazz Festival for 12 straight years until he was 89, relishing the eclectic flavor of the musical menu. He enjoyed many of the musical events at Exeter Academy. Charlie was an honorary member of the Newmarket Polish Club and life long cribbage enthusiast, who started every game with “Do you give up?” Charlie enjoyed close friendships across all generations and throughout the Internet world using his lifelong sense of humor as the magnet. He was a lifelong New England sports fan, particularly relishing the Red Sox World Series Championship of 2004. He was an avid tennis player who followed profession tennis. Charlie made his home in Hampton for nearly 40 years. He shared 38 years of marriage with his wife, Dorothy J. (Murphy) Pecce. In addition to his wife, family members include five children, Charles W. Pecce of Port Mansfield, TX, Coralyn Chiknas and her husband Cary of Derry, Charlynne Pecce of San Diego, CA, Carter Pecce and his husband Daniel Moore of Seattle, WA, Diann Sherbak and her husband Timothy of Stratham, six grandchildren, three great grandchildren, his brother, Robert Pecce of Arkansas, and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Gloria Wolek. Visiting hours will be from 6–8 P.M. Tuesday, November 25th, 2014 at the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory, 811 Lafayette Road, Hampton. Services will be held at 11A.M. Wednesday, November 26th, 2014 at the funeral home. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Manchester VA Medical Center, 718 Smyth Road, Manchester, NH 03104.

Charles A. Pecce

October 21, 1923 - November 19, 2014