Joseph R. Lagoski, Jr.

Joseph R. Lagoski, Jr. obituary, Olathe, KS

Joseph R. Lagoski, Jr.

Joseph Lagoski, Jr. Obituary

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Joseph R. Lagoski, Jr., passed away on October 15, 2025, in Olathe, Kansas, at the age of 72. He was born on July 28, 1953, in Kansas City, Kansas at the University of Kansas Medical Center to Joseph Lagoski and Genevieve North Lagoski.

Joe was raised in Leawood, Kansas and was a graduate of Shawnee Mission South High School, Class of 1972. He worked in the food service department for Delmar Gardens Senior Living for many years and enjoyed knowing the lives and stories of many of the residents he met.

Joe is survived by his sisters, Janel Harriman, Becky Lagoski and Patricia (Greg) Howle, along with his nieces and nephews and their families. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Pat Harriman.

He will be deeply missed and always remembered.

Private services for immediate family will be held.

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