Joseph Peer, Sr.

Joseph William Lee Peer, Sr.

Born December 6,1938 in Cedar Run, NJ, Joe raised his family there before retiring to West Creek in 1985. Joe was an accomplished contractor who built many homes in the area. He was also a professional clammer who enjoyed spending time on the bay. Joe was a lifetime member of the Stafford Township Volunteer Fire Company, serving as Treasurer for many years before retiring due to illness. He was an avid sports fan, nature lover, & local historian.

Joe was predeceased by his loving wife, Hope, his parents Lester Lawrence & Caroline Lillian Peer, & his siblings Caroline Grant, Betty-Lou Inmann, & Lester Peer, Jr. He is survived by his children, Joseph Peer, Jr. (wife Cynthia) & Jennifer O'Connell (husband Tim), his grandchildren Desiree Jones & Amanda Jones, his great-grandchild, Damien Leonard, & many loving friends & family, including his niece, Cookie Wells (husband Tom Dent), brother-in-law Ronald Fullalove (wife Kathy) & sister-in-law Pamela "Tina" Stevens ( husband Leon)

Visiting with services to follow will be held Tues., Oct. 18 between 6p & 8p also Wed. Oct. 19 from 10a-11a. Burial will take place at the West Creek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Stafford Township Volunteer Fire Company.