HAVERHILL – Joseph P. Brent, 61. Surrounded by the love of his family, Joseph P. Brent peacefully passed away on Saturday, February 17th at his home.
Joe was born and raised in Haverhill to his late parents, Frederick and Agnes (Shanahan) Brent. After graduating from Whittier Vocational Technical High School in 1981, he worked hard in the culinary arts field. He was a meat cutter for several years at Market Basket and later at Haverhill Beef. He also managed the kitchen at the Chicken Connection until he decided to open his own small business. From 2002 – 2017, Joe was the sole proprietor of Joe’s Quick Stop in Haverhill, where he built a very successful business and fostered many long-lasting friendships with his regular customers. Joe had several interests and hobbies. He loved boating with his family and friends in the Crane’s Beach area or at his lake house in Milton, NH. He enjoyed listening to music, playing guitar, and jamming with his friends. He also enjoyed woodworking and his craftsmanship can be found throughout his house and will leave lasting memories for years to come. He was a jack of all trades and could fix anything that needed attention. Joe made everyone laugh and didn’t take anything too seriously. He was generous with his time and treasured any moment spent with the people he loved. Joe was a devoted husband, father, brother and uncle. He was looking forward to becoming a first time Grandpa later this year.
Joe is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Jacqueline (Crowe) Brent, his children, Nolan S. Brent, Erin C. Brent and Joseph P. Brent. He also leaves behind his siblings, Kathryn Simonds and her husband Mike, Barbara Mitchell, Judith Russo and her husband Chuck, and John “Jack” Brent and his wife Maureen, as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws. Joe was predeceased by his sister Mary Brent, and his brothers Michael Brent and Daniel Brent. Joe will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew him.
ARRANGEMENTS: Family and friends are invited to attend calling hours on Thursday, February 22nd from 4 PM until 7 PM at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. A funeral home chapel service will be held on Friday, February 23rd at 11 AM. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com
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Todd Arivella says
February 20, 2024 at 4:19 pmTo the Brent and Simonds families sorry for your loss. Joe was my first boss and easily one of my favorites. He showed me a lot and I could always count on him to sing along to 92.5 as loud as possible.
Lynn (Erickson) Frasca says
February 20, 2024 at 8:37 pmDear Jacqui – so sorry for the loss of your Joseph, may he rest in Peace. Thinking of you and your family…..someone once told me “be gentle with yourself and rest in your memories” so I’m wishing the same for you and yours. May God bless Joseph.
Mike Bresnahan says
February 21, 2024 at 11:43 pmJackie and Family.
Cindy and I are so sorry for your loss of your best friend. Joe and I were great friends when we were in school together at St James Middle school. I remember those day as some of the best in my life, hanging in the Acre.
We lost touch over the year since he closed the quick stop. I will always remember him with his smile on his face and his great laugh.
I hope in time your memories of Joe, will soften the sadness you all are feeling at this time.
So very sorry,
Michael and Cindy Bresnahan
Elaine Lagarde says
February 23, 2024 at 3:30 pmMay you find comfort in family and friends
Elaine & Holly Lagarde
Raymond J. Mitchell says
February 23, 2024 at 10:27 pmOn behalf of my brothers and all of our Mitchell family, I send our sincere sympathy and heartfelt condolences to Jackie, her children and all of the Brent family on the occasion of Joe’s passing. We were saddened to learn of your loss.
Joe was a very kind and genial man with a quick wit and a faithful smile. He always remembered all of us who did not get to see him that often. The tremendous showing of friends and acquaintances at his wake and funeral are a testimony to his character and the value of his friendship.
May all your happy memories of Joe and your life with him sustain you at this time of loss and endure into the future.