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John Lapinski Obituary
John Lapinski, 65, of Mocanaqua, passed away Monday, July 22, 2024, peacefully at home.
Born Jan. 25, 1959, he was a son of the late John and Helen Conrad Lapinski.
John graduated in 1976 from Nanticoke High School. He then attended LCC and Kutztown University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in nursing. His career as an R.N. included employment with VNA, Allied Services and John Heinz Institute.
John had a passion for music and was always strumming his guitar. He also enjoyed cooking on Sunday afternoons while watching the Giants play football, and enjoyed beating his son, Ian, at golf. He was a member of Holy Spirit Parish, St. Mary's Church of Mocanaqua.
In addition to his wife, Cheryl, he is survived by his children, Alicia (Justin) Baratta; and Ian (Abbie) Ashford; grandsons, Jerry and Miles Baratta; siblings, Donald Lapinski, Donna Thompson, Richard (Judith) Lapinski; nieces, Heather Thompson; Autumn (John) Schoen; Ami (Richard) Murby; Katie Lapinski; and Caroline Lapinski; nephews, Matthew (Mary Sumpter) Lapinski; and Neil John (Anastasia) Thompson; and great-nieces and great-nephews.
In addition to his parents, John and Helen Lapinski, he was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Neil Thompson.
A private family service will be held on Thursday at Dinelli Family Funeral Home, Nanticoke. Memorial services will be held at a later date.
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Judy Markowski
July 30, 2024
So very sorry to hear this. I worked with him for years as the John Heinz liaison, he was kind and compassionate. His struggles are over, now he can be at peace.
Sean Gaughan
July 29, 2024
Cheryl my deepest sympathy. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Betsy Dalsanto
July 26, 2024
Dear Cheryl and Family,
So very sorry for your loss. Sending sympathy and prayers.
Sincerely,
Betsy and Art Dalsanto
Lisa
July 26, 2024
So very sorry to hear this of our childhood friend Johnny LAP. Sincerely Roach & Lisa Conrad
Rob and Denise Gaiteri
July 26, 2024
Cheryl and family, We are so deeply saddened by your loss. You are in our prayers .
Most sincerely, Robbie and Denise
Lonnie luczak
July 26, 2024
So sorry to here you left us Johnny until we meet again my friend.
john kempinski
July 26, 2024
So sorry for your loss Cheryl. May he rest in peace.
Jeanne Barrall
July 26, 2024
Donna and family.
Sorry to learn of John's passing.
I remember our days at VNA and what a good nurse he was and always helpfull with instructing other nurses on new procedures.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
May your memories give you strength, peace and comfort.
Jeanne Barrall
LEE G
July 25, 2024
RIP Lap. You were one of the good ones. LEE
Dennis Ulichney
July 25, 2024
So very sorry for the loss of Lap
Sharon Baloga
July 25, 2024
My heartfelt condolences to Donna and your family on your loss of John. I have very fond memories of John, not only as a Supervisor when I started at the VNA but also as a friend. I have bumped into him several times over the past few years and it was always pleasant conversation and memories shared. May he be at rest with his parents, Neil and friends and enjoying up in Heaven that which he loved sharing here on earth.
John and Nancy Butzek
July 25, 2024
Cheryl, Lapinski family, and Thompson family,
So sorry to hear about John. Always a kind and gentle soul. Hope time will heal all of you.
Patty Smallcomb
July 25, 2024
My love and prayers to you and the family...Lap, a dear sweet man
Carole Armstrong Tellie
July 25, 2024
Cheryl I am so sorry. John was my supervisor at Erwine's. I loved working with him.
Jennifer and Michael McLaughlin
July 25, 2024
Cheryl, Donna, and family - We are so very sorry for your loss. The times our families spent together were such happy ones, and we'll always remember "Lap" that way. Our condolences and love to you.
Mary Ellen Kaye
July 25, 2024
Cheryl and the Lapinski family, my heart goes out to you in your loss of John. Our relationship goes back to childhood and the friendship of our parents. May he rest in peace.
John and Andrea Dombzalski
July 25, 2024
Our deepest sympathies. We are so sorry for your loss
Dan Gildea
July 25, 2024
My deepest sympathy to the Lapinski family , may John rest in peace .
Macrina & Marty DiRoberto
July 25, 2024
Worked many years with John & sister Donna at VNA. Wonderful memories ! He was always on FB with my husband Marty Di. Our sincere condolences, thoughts, & prayers to all of John's family. R.I.P. dear friend. Macrina & Marty DiRoberto
Janine Whittaker
July 25, 2024
Cheryl and family.. so very sorry for your loss .. you´re in our thoughts and prayers.
Janine and David
Kathy Jones
July 25, 2024
Cheryl, I am so very sorry for your loss. May John rest in peace. My deepest condolences.
Bernice Grodzicki
July 24, 2024
Deepest Sympathy in the loss of your husband Cheryl
May he Rest in Peace
Donna Yefko
July 24, 2024
May you find peace in your time of sorrow. I remember a summer day, a long time ago, when John invited me, Marie and Elaine to his bountiful yard to share perinnials. The hosta and sedum still grow in my yard! What a sweet man..
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