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Joseph Backo Obituary
EXETER — Joseph P. Backo, of Exeter, died Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014, at the Meadows Nursing Center, Dallas.
Surviving are his wife of 49 years, the former Lorraine Kolojejchick; children, Daniel Backo, Catherine White and Peg Schwartz; three grandchildren; brother, Michael Backo, Wallington, N.J.
Funeral will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday from the Lehman-Gregory Funeral Home Inc., 281 Chapel St., Swoyersville, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Cecilia's Church, Exeter. Interment will be in St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Exeter. Family and friends may call 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial donations can be made to the Exeter Scout Home and Community Center, 1030 Exeter Ave., Exeter, PA 18643; or the American Diabetes Association.
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Memories and Condolences
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Carmen and Irene Pizzano
February 28, 2014
Dear Lorraine and family of Joe...it is with our sincerest heartfelt sympathy that we wish to extend our feelings to all of you. We always enjoyed our times with Joe. Whether at St. Cecilia's or Exeter Boy Scouts. Always seeing him ride his Jazzy around town with a smile on his face. He will be greatly missed. God bless you all and help you to get thru these difficult time.
February 28, 2014
Mr.Joseph Backo was a wonderful person. He was a very caring, a very good example in his community. He was a great Scout Leader. He always had a great sense of humor and he made everyone laugh. He will be greatly missed by his loved ones. At this time, I want to extend my condolences to the family of Joseph Backo. May God grant you his blessings today and everyday.
In Christ Love.
Mrs. Florence Galushka and family.
Joseph Scripkunas
February 28, 2014
Mr. Backo was A very nice and A very funny man to be with. He will be missed by many.
Debby & Mike Konnick
February 28, 2014
Will always remember Breakfast with the Easter Bunny for the Saint Cecilia's Youth Group in Exeter. Joe had everyone in stitches in the kitchen as we made the pancakes, sausage and eggs. Joe will be missed. Thoughts and Prayers.
February 27, 2014
Joe was a nice man, a true scouter, and a very caring person. I knew Joseph through his employer, and scouting. He was truly a good person!
Frank Paczewski
Dori and Sam Newberry
February 27, 2014
Lorraine and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Joe was a wonderful man and a great neighbor we have such wonderful memories of him.
He will be missed by some many people.
My heart breaks for all of you at this time of sorrow.
God Bless of You,
Dori and Sam and Kendra Newberry
Elaine (Lumley)Pachamovitch
February 27, 2014
What a nice guy. Always made u laugh.
Al & Sharleen Palaima
February 27, 2014
We shared many memories and fun times with the Exeter Lions... Will mourn the loss of a good friend..
Al Palaima
February 27, 2014
I have the best child hood memories anyone can ever ask for. I am so very sorry for your loss. Thinking of all of you! Love Stacy
RICKY and SUE IDE
February 26, 2014
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS of MR.BACKO ,HE WAS TRULY A GREAT NEIGHBOR AND FRIEND, I WILL MISS SEEING HIM ON HIS SCOOTER AND STOPPING HIM TO SAY HELLO .
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