Joseph M. Lydon

I really miss you Dad!

What makes someone a role model? Is it that they are rich, famous or powerful. Well, our father, Joe Lydon was a role model. It is easy to say that about someone but his actions re-enforced this every day and in every part of his life. As a husband, Dad loved our Mom more than life itself. He would do anything for her and Mom loved Dad completely. We were always amazed at their special relationship. No one could make our Dad smile more than my Mom. They had a 63 year love affair.

As a father, Dad was our rock and our confidant. We could go to Dad for any problem or issue and he was there to guide us and help us through it. And over the years we brought him a few challenging problems. But, he would listen, never judge and do whatever he could to help us. As a father in law, he treated and loved each spouse as if they were one of his own children. So, that meant occasionally they got the lecture on religion or politics...Dad as you know was not shy. As grandfather and great grandfather he was loving and caring but would let the grandkids know when he thought they were not on the right track. He loved to listen to their successes and was so proud of each of them. As a son, Dad loved and respected his Mother deeply. We always said we had two Mom's growing up because Grandmom Lydon lived with us. And when Grandmom got sick and was bedridden for well over a year Dad and Mom took care of her at home until she passed away.

So as a husband, father, father in law, grandfather, great grandfather, son, brother and friend; Dad was truly a role model. I see his legacy continuing with my brother Joe and sister Marie in how they are living their lives and all they have done for my Dad and Mom. Let me end this rememberance the way my Dad ended every call I had with him..."Tell everyone I love them and I am praying for them". Thanks Dad, we love you! As read by Ed Lydon on behave of the Lydon children.

He was a man of honor, love, kindness and devotion...what a hard loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all in this sad time.

Ed - Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. It is always sad to lose a parent no matter the age.

Ed - Our heartfelt condolences. May your Dad's Soul rest in Enteral Peace.

A genuine friend, someone I always enjoyed talking with. Joe always made me feel that if all else failed, I could turn to him for guidance and advice.

The pleasure of knowing you cannot be described. As a former member of the Edward T.Lydon post 1661 of the Catholic war vets you will remain in my prayers.

I was saddened to hear of Joe's death. He was a kind, and compassionate man. Loving and good to everyone he ever met. Please accept my deepest condolences for his loss. Joe was a member of St. Vincent De Paul Society of St. Anastasia's Parish and he set a fine example for others to follow in his footsteps. God bless all.

Although I didn't know Mr. Lydon well, I will remember him as a very loving and devoted family man. He was a man of God and selfless in his ways. I am certain he touched many lives with his kind nature. My sincere and deep condolences to all his family.

Although I didn't know Mr. Lydon well, I knew him to be a very loving and devoted family man. He was a man of God and selfless in his ways. I know he touched many lives with his kind nature. My sincere and deep condolences to all his family.

My condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Lydon. I'm sure he will be greatly missed. May the God of all comfort give you comfort during this difficult time.

I am very sorry to hear of Joe's passing. I have always had a great deal of respect for him and how he lived his life. Take comfort knowing he is, without a doubt, now sitting next to our Lord. My heartfelt condolences to Marie, Ed, Joe, Kim and Lindsay and all the rest of the family.