Louis Joseph Wisniewski

Louis Joseph (Pop Pop) Wisniewski, 93, of Roanoke, Va., and formerly of East Brunswick, N.J., died Sunday, March 1, 2009, one year after his beloved wife, Margaret, of 70 years. He was an active member of St. Mary's Holy Name Society and the Knights of Columbus. Visiting Atlantic City, N.J., and the horse track were his favorite pastimes. Together with his wife, he owned and operated an A&W Root beer stand for 20 years in East Brunswick. Surviving are sons, Louis Wisniewski and wife, Jean, of Vermont, and Richard Wisniewski; his daughter, Mary Ellen Langan and husband, John, of Roanoke; grandchildren, Louis Wisniewski and his family which include his daughter, Loren Nevils, his son, Walter Wisniewski, and Loren's children, Phebe and Zoe; and very special grandson, Trevor Langan. Also surviving are numerous other grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to Dr. David Cummings and the staff of Neuro-trauma PCU at Roanoke Memorial Hospital for their kindness. A Memorial Mass of the Resurrection will be held 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2009, at Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Church with Msgr. Father Joseph Lehman officiating. Prior to Mass, the family will be receiving guests, starting at 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Evergreen Burial Park. Memorial contributions in Louis' name may be made to Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Church, 2505 Electric Road, S.W., Roanoke, Va. 24018. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131.