Joseph A. Peck Jr.

PECK, Joseph Arthur Jr. of New Port Richey, passed away Aug. 26, 2014, in the care of Hospice at James A. Haley Veterans Hospital. He was the loving husband of the late Bella (Gullberg) Peck. Born July 27, 1928, in Berlin, Conn., he was the son of the late Joseph A. Peck Sr. and Hilda (Anderson) Peck. Joseph served in the U.S. Army during the Korean and Vietnam wars and was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, the Silver and Bronze Stars and two Purple Hearts, and was a decorated marksman. He is survived by son Joseph and his wife Debra of N. Franklin, Conn.; daughter Lillian Fester of New Port Richey; stepdaughters Janet and Eileen; his devoted and caring friend Sylvia Bovi; brother Lyman Peck; grandchildren Erica Fester, Angela Jacquith, Christopher Peck, Michelle Anderson, Harrison Formiglio, Anthony Formiglio and wife Michelle; and three great-granddaughters. He is predeceased by his brothers Raymond and Arthur; sisters Esther and Mildred; and stepsons James & Charles Kelly. Calling hours Aug. 28 at the Michels and Lundquist Funeral Home in New Port Richey. Funeral service Aug. 29, also at Michels and Lundquist Funeral Home. Burial with military honors at Meadowlawn Memorial Gardens. www.Michels-Lundquist.com