Joseph Lang Obituary

Name: Calling hours for Joseph Lang
Start: 2021-11-12T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2021-11-13T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Godfrey Funeral Home - Palermo

Lang Joseph J., Jr. "Coach" October 30, 2021 Age 93 Of Marshall, VA (and Ocean City, NJ), passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021. Born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Joseph J. and Elizabeth (nee Burke) Lang, he was formerly of Glassboro, NJ and Ocean City, NJ. Mr. Lang was a Veteran of World War II serving with the United States Army receiving his honorable discharge in 1947. He graduated from Gettysburg in 1954 with a degree in Health and Physical Education and went on to work for Pitman High School as a Physical Education Teacher where he served as Coach and Athletic Director. At Pitman High School, he coached High School Baseball for 24 years and High School Basketball for 25 years where they had won many conference and State Championships. In 2006, Pitman renamed their annual baseball tournament the "Joe Lang Classic". Mr. Lang received many accolades over the years including NJSIAA Athletic Award, New Jersey State Hall of Fame for Baseball, State Senate Athletic Award, South Jersey Baseball Coach of the year Awards, South Jersey Coaches Hall of Fame, Gloucester County Hall of Fame Basketball, Gloucester County Hall of Fame Baseball, South Jersey Basketball Hall of Fame and Gettysburg Hall of Athletic Honor (Baseball and Basketball). Mr. Lang was an active member of St. Damien Parish in Ocean City, Legion of Mary and the Knights of Columbus. He was predeceased by his wife Eleanor Mary (Murphy) Lang. Surviving are his children, Joseph III (Gerri), Michael Lang (Lisa), Theresa M. Flay (Tony), Marianne McDonald (David), 15 grandchildren, Joseph Vl (Abbe), Charles (Leilani), Alison (Patrick St. John), Angela Mauz (Joel ), Joseph Mauz (Monica), Eric Mauz (Nicole), Daniel Mauz (Kelly), Nicole, Christopher, Caitlin, Brigid, Padraig, Evan (Corie), Elizabeth (Francis Landman) and Joseph, 17 great grandchildren, Michael, Robert, Nicholas, Roman, Jordan, Jacob, Miley Rae, Owen, Giuliana, Alivia, Logan, Holden, Zack, Zoey, Everly, Johnny, and Ryker. Friends may call Friday evening, November 12th from six until eight o'clock at The Godfrey Funeral Home of Palermo, 644 South Shore Road, Palermo, NJ. His Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Saturday, November 13th at 12 noon from St. Augustine's RC Church of St. Damien Parish, 13th Street at Wesley Avenue, Ocean City, NJ. Burial will follow with Military Honors in Cape May County Veterans Cemetery, Cape May Court House, NJ. Memorial donations in his memory may be made to Boys Town, P.O. Box 8000, 14100 Crawford Street, Boys Town, NE 68010. For condolences to the family, visit www.godfreyfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on Nov. 7, 2021.

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Jim Scarle

October 26, 2023

A very special man and friend. I'll continue to post something with every annual reminder I receive. Thank you Coach Joe Lang. I miss you. Jim

Jim Scarle

October 26, 2022

I miss him and think of him all the time. I could write a book. Keep resting Coach.

Jim Scarle

November 13, 2021

I loved him. Like a father to me. And a beautiful family. My condolences to all. The world is better because of Coach Joe Lang.

Chris Devaney

November 11, 2021

I was so sad to see the passing of Joe Lang. I wanted to say a few words about Joe and his wife Eleanor. I met them both in a parish group in St Damien Parish in Ocean City. At the time I had been away from the church for more than 20 years. I was amazed at how welcoming, kind, caring and respectful they were to everyone. When Eleanor passed and Joe left town we lost a big part of the heart of our parish. But looking back on this I now understand how blessed we were to have two people to model for us what it is truly like to be a Christian. They both gave themselves to the homebound, the poor, and even the prisoners in the county jail. We had a perfect example of what the unconditional love of Jesus looks like.

We´ll miss you Joe!
Chris Devaney Ocean City

Chuck Lang

November 8, 2021

You will be missed Pop.

Tammy (Mario´s)

November 7, 2021

My sincerest condolences. Rest In Peace Mr. Lang. A true gentlemen!!

John Saldutti

November 6, 2021

To the Lang Family, so sorry to here of your loss. Joe was a friend
and fellow card player as well as a fishing buddy for many years.
My deepest sympathy.
Sincerely, John Saldutti

Jim Fitzpatrick

November 4, 2021

Words can not express the love, respect and admiration I´ve held for "Coach" over the years. He helped teach me how to approach life, people and competition. To keep things in the proper perspective. Love your family, your friends and turn the other cheek to those who have been less than kind to you. To be selfless and think of others before yourself. Always be willing to give of yourself. Coach, you made me a better athlete, but more importantly, you made me a better person by providing me with a true role model. You will be missed.

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