Obituary of Celio G. Impemba

Celio G. “Joseph C.” Impemba entered eternal life, on October 2, 2017, after a lengthy illness. He would have celebrated his 87th birthday on October 17th. Joe was at Carleton-Willard Nursing Center in Bedford, since the spring of 2016. Joe was raised and educate in Medford. He attended Northeastern University. Joe was a veteran of World War II, serving his country in the United States Army; he was the recipient of the World War II Victory Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal. Joe was employed by the state as a civil engineer from April, 1951, until July, 1959; during that period he was instrumental in the planning and construction of the Chicopee Bridge in Weston, MA. He later took on the position of Highway Supt., for the Town of Burlington, in August of 1959. Joe was known for his creation and maintenance of the extensive roadways in the town of Burlington. He was also complimented for his excellent snow removal operations and was greatly respected for his knowledge. Joe retired from the town in 1993. Joe was a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus, also known as ''The Patriotic Degree''as well as the American Legion. He was a fixture at every sporting event in which his children and grandchildren were involved; he was their biggest fan. In addition, Joe had a passion for physical fitness and went to the gym daily; he was an inspiration to many. Joe was the husband of Sylvia (Arseneault); beloved father of Susan Laferriere & her husband, the late Philip, of Billerica, Joseph A. & his wife Laura, of Burlington, and his loving daughter, the late Sharon; beloved grandfather of Adam Laferriere & his wife Jessica, of Chelmsford, Samantha Mazeika & her husband John, of Lancaster, and Tucker & Cameron Impemba, of Burlington; great- grandfather of Landon Edward & Lincoln Philip Laferriere, and Gabriel Philip Mazeika; predeceased by his parents, Assunta & Antonio; brother of Lena Brown, Mary Panetta, and Carmella Impemba, all of FL, and the late Martin & Geno Impemba; brother-in-law of Arlene Impemba, of Medford, the late Helen Impemba, Howard Brown and Robert Panetta. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Margaret’s Church on Saturday, October 7th, at 10 a.m. Relatives & friends are respectfully invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Joe’s name may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.