Paul Michael Lesko

On December 6, 2024 Paul Michael Lesko died at home with his son, Joe and daughter-in-law, Rebecca by his side. Paul was 81 years old and spent the last year fighting lung cancer.
That day he joined his loving wife, of 56 years, in Heaven. Paul is survived by sons Joseph and Rebecca (Sherman) of Tunkhannock, PA, Paul and Liza (LoMonaco) and their children Kayla and Matthew of Bloomfield, NJ; sister, Mary Jane Dombrowski; sister-in-law, Jean (Lombardi) Rusnack of Randolph, NJ; and many nieces, nephews, grand and great-grandnieces and nephews. Paul was predeceased by his parents, Joseph Lesko and Julia (Sikora), three brothers, Eddie, Joseph, and Frank, and three sisters, Ann and Helen.
Paul was born in Jersey City, NJ on April 9, 1943. He was the youngest of six children and a first generation American. His parents immigrated from the Austrio-Hungarian Empire.
Paul graduated from Lincoln High School. He met Ann Lombardi though mutual friends. Dad said, "She hated me then all the sudden she loved me." Paul and Ann were married in April 17, 1966 at St. Aloysius Church, Jersey City. They settled in North Arlington, NJ where Paul was a devoted father and husband. He worked in small commercial print shops.
Paul enjoyed coaching his sons' sports competitions, watching sports, socializing with family and friends, cooking, and serving the community through the Elks Club of North Arlington, NJ. The annual Elk's convention in Atlantic City highlighted each year. He especially enjoyed tossing candy to the children along the Elk's parade route. For 33 years Paul was a dedicated and active member. According to his friend and Elk's officer, Paul could depended upon to help anytime.
A private celebration of life will be scheduled at the family's convenience.
In Lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Elks National Foundation (elks.org) or American Lung Association (lung.org).