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Born in Scranton, he was a son of the late Harold and Ann Marie Arrigo Lesh, John proudly served in the United States Army, attaining the rank of sergeant. John worked at Tobyhanna Army Depot for more than 20 years, most recently as a branch chief. He was a member of the VFW in Old Forge and the Scott Twp. Lions Club.
John was a great cook who loved to play golf, shoot pool and enjoyed the outdoors. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him.
He is survived by four sons, John, Joel, Randy and Ryan; two sisters, Elizabeth Rivera and husband, Jose; and Mary Setzer and husband, Chris; three brothers, Peter; Harold and wife, Lori, Jessup; and David; a granddaughter, Harper; partner, Terri Callaghan; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.
He was also preceded in death by a sister, Roxanne Lesh Dean.
A memorial service will be held Saturday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Neil W. Regan Funeral Home, 1900 Pittston Ave., Scranton, PA 18505. To email condolences, visit the funeral home website.
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