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Joseph Lango Obituary
Joseph M. Lango, 74, of Schuylkill Haven, formerly of Mechanicsville, passed away on Friday at home.
Born on March 18, 1948, in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Andrew and Mary (nee Seminavage) Lango. He was a 1967 graduate of Pottsville High School and later attended Brookdale Community College in Lincroft, N.J.
He was a Coast Guard veteran of the Vietnam conflict, having served in patrol boats. He later worked as a professional fire fighter in Asbury Park, N.J., before returning to Schuylkill County. He was last employed as a groundskeeper at Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven.
He served as mayor of Mechanicsville for 17 years.
He was a member of Faith Church, Orwigsburg. He was also a member and past State Commander of AMVETS, a member and current adjutant of the Schuylkill Haven American Legion, the Four Chaplains Memorial Foundation, and the Lehigh Valley Chapter of the Nam Knights Motorcycle Club.
Joe is survived by his wife, the former Darlene Zeiler Tassone, with whom he would have celebrated 31 years of marriage on August 31; two daughters, Cori Ann Lango (wife, Kristen), New Hope, and Tara Lee Lango Valles (husband, Brock), Toms River, N.J.; two stepsons, Louis Tassone Jr., Schuylkill Haven, and Michael Tassone (wife, Marjorie), Shenandoah; 15 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.
The family will accept visitors at Faith Church, 1168 Centre Turnpike, Orwigsburg, on Thursday from 9 a.m. until services at 10 a.m. Interment with military honors will be in Schuylkill Memorial Park, 75 Memorial Drive, Schuylkill Haven. Dutcavich Funeral Home has charge. Visit www.dutcavich.com.
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Bill seigfried
August 17, 2022
I have known Joe & his beautiful wife Darleen for over 22 + years. I first met the at an Amvets meeting. I served under Joe as Eastern Region Commander when he was the State Commander. He was a great guy not only to serve with, but as a great friend. I not only Respected him & Daleen, but considered them both family. Smoothe sailing & Fair Winds as you report to our Supreme Commander for your new assignment. God Bless. I will sadly miss you. Yhis is not goodbye, but we will see each other again.
dave gittleman
August 15, 2022
deepest sympathies to the lango family on the passing of your husband and father,another one of the guys from the east side,and some good times way back when,God bless all of you ,on your loss of a good guy.
Barbara Cahill
August 14, 2022
Darlene: My condolences to you and your family. Joe was a wonderful person and so fortunate to have you right by his side. We had a lot of laughs in AMVETS. Barb Cahill
JoAnn Spangler
August 13, 2022
My cousin that I shared many good times with growing up. I remember his swimming meets, and his entry into the Coast Gard. I am so sorry I did not get back to Pa from Az to see him before this. RIP, you will be in my heart forever! God Bless you and Dar.
August 13, 2022
Joe became a good friend and mentor for me in the American Legion. Joe also helped Dist.13 celebrate 100 year anniversary at the island in sch. haven. He will be missed dearly by all veterans who knew is dedication for the American Legion. God bless his family . I'm sure he joined the Lords Honor Guard
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