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JOSEPH LENCKI Obituary
Joseph was born in Somerville to Joseph Lencki and Helen Lewandowski. Joseph grew up in East Cambridge and was a member of St. Hedwigs Parish. He graduated from Cambridge High Latin in 1966. Joseph attended Boston College before joining the United States Marine Corps after his brother Thomas (USMC) was wounded in action during the Vietnam War.
Joseph married his beloved wife Mary Ann in 1972. After serving his country, he was appointed to the Cambridge Police Dept. in 1975. Joseph was a Detective much of his distinguished 30-year career, working in the Major Crimes Unit. Towards the end of his career, he was assigned to the police dept.'s dignitary protection unit that coordinated with the Secret Service, State Dept., Harvard University and M.I.T. Some of the notable dignitaries he helped protect were Yasser Arafat, Mother Theresa, the Dalai Lama and Vice President Gore. His final assignment before retirement was to the F.B.I. Twin Towers Task force, investigating terror cells in the Cambridge and Boston area.
Joseph and Mary Ann were married for 47 years and lovingly raised their 4 children who all went into public service. Joseph was an avid fan of the Red Sox and enjoyed talking sports, politics, and policing. Joseph was a loving "Papa" to his six grandchildren.
Joseph is survived by his wife Mary Ann T. Lencki (Butler) of Quincy and his children Joseph J. (Quincy Police Dept.) and Patricia Lencki of Quincy, James L. (Quincy Police Dept.) and Kahra Lencki of Marshfield, Kathryn (Braintree Public Schools) and Peter Gamache (Mass Environmental Police Dept.) of Hingham and Michael (Cambridge Fire Dept.) and Mary Lencki of Hull.
Funeral Services will be held privately. A Memorial Mass and Celebration of Life will be planned for a later date.
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for JOSEPH LENCKI
Chris Aylward
April 19, 2023
God bless Joseph, thank you for your service to the commonwealth of mass.
John LaRocca
April 18, 2023
I still think of Joe often since his passing. I have many memories of him and things we did together. He was a very fine man and a person that I always admired for his love of family and country. He was an inspiration to those of us who knew him. I hope all is well with Mary Ann and the family. Bless you all. John LaRocca
1963 Ahern Field Team
Jim Kaduboski
July 21, 2020
Dear Lencki Family, I just found out about Joe and I am very sorry about your loss. I grew up with Joe (and Tom) on Sixth Street and we had lots of fun. We played baseball, stick ball, street hockey went to Red Sox games and more. May the happy memories of him be always with you.
Edward Bernis
May 1, 2020
Remembering all the good times, hanging on the corner in East Cambridge, staying in or out of trouble. Rest in Peace, my friend.
Melissa Blair
April 28, 2020
Deepest sympathy to the Lenckii family. I have many fond memories of working with Joe on numerous dignitary visits over the years in the Cambridge area
Ed Lane
April 28, 2020
Remembering him and appreciated his many, many years of service. When talking to my brother, (big Hacka) he said "We had some awesome memories". Another good man RIP !
April 27, 2020
We would like to express our sympathy and condolences to the Lencki family. We hope that you find comfort and peace through this time. I used to enjoy my conversations with Joe regarding our time in uniformed service to our country.
Sincerely,
The Sumera Family
Mike Casey(former MA resident)
April 27, 2020
Det. Lencki,
Sir, as a fellow Marine I would just like to say thank you for your years of dedicated service and sacrifice-first for our Country when you served with the USMC and later for the citizens of Cambridge when you served with the CPD. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Semper Fi Devil Dog!
Mike Casey USMC '85-'89
Billy (Hacker) Lane
April 26, 2020
R.I.P. Brother. Still tons of East Cambridge memories with you prominent in most of them. God bless your family.
Debbie Russo
April 26, 2020
So sorry for your loss Mike, our condolences to you and your family. Hold on to the memories, may he Rest In Peace. Debbie and Mike Russo
Michael Sullivan
April 25, 2020
To the Lencki Family:
Please accept my deepest sympathies. He served his community and nation well.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Michael Sullivan
Chris Aylward
April 25, 2020
Thank you for your service to the Cambridge police department. Your dedication and sacrifice working night and weekends to protect us is is greatly appreciated. May god bless you and your family
Jack Butler
April 24, 2020
Condolences to the Lencki family in the passing of Joe, may he rest in peace.
Jack, Kelley, Melissa and Scott Butler
Gerard Mahoney
April 24, 2020
On behalf of the men and women of the Cambridge Fire Department please accept my deepest sympathies on the passing of Detective Lencki.
Gerard E. Mahoney
Act. Chief of Department
Quincy PD SIU, DARE & SRO Family
April 23, 2020
Our prayers are with the Lencki family during this difficult time
April 23, 2020
I am a 1st cousin from Manchester NH...Brenda Beaulieu. Have not seen Joey in years. Did see Tommy about 15 years ago. So sorry to hear of his passing. Remember him more in my teens, when he and Tom would come to our house to visit...My mom and his dad were brother and sister. Its been years but I've thought about him and his many accomplishments. RIP dear cousin.
April 23, 2020
please Except my Deepest Condolences to the Lencki Family Joe will be missed He was a Great Guy.
Tim Hogan CPD 333
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