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Joseph Laskowski Obituary
Joseph Laskowski, 75, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2025.
Born in Swoyersville, Joe was the son of the late Bernard and Mary Laskowski.
He was a graduate of Wyoming Valley West and Bucknell University, where he wore #60 as defensive tackle. Joe found meaning through travel, deepening his faith along the way. In the summertime he loved trout fishing on the Lackawaxen and Leigh Rivers and spent winters in Florida, enjoying the sun and solitude in his van. He lived his life guided by his Catholic values, with unwavering conviction and grace.
Joe was a devoted brother, uncle and man of deep Catholic faith whose presence will be missed and remembered by those who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Stanley.
Joe is survived by brothers, Robert and Bernie, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Hughes St., Swoyersville, Family and Friends may call from 9 a.m. until time of service. Interment will follow after Mass.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Lehman-Gregory Funeral Home Inc., 281 Chapel St., Swoyersville. To leave a condolence or view the entire obituary, visit lehmangregoryfuneral.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Laskowski
Manus Mulherin
June 22, 2025
Bernie and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time.
Jay and Joann Bozinko
June 22, 2025
Jay and I are so sorry on the passing of Joe. Our condolences to the family. May he rest in peace. He was a great guy!
Joe and Tina Zambo
June 22, 2025
So sorry for your loss another class mate gone. He was a good friend in Swoyersville and always there for anyone. God Bless
Rich Crossin
June 21, 2025
Joe had great humility and a love for Jesus! Rest in peace.
CAROL BEDNAR
June 20, 2025
Bernie & Family, I'm so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. May God Rest his soul.
Don white
June 20, 2025
Bernie & Family , so sorry to hear of your loss , deepest sympathy
Eileen
June 20, 2025
I am saddened to hear about Joe. May his brothers Bernie and Bobby find peace.
Karl
June 20, 2025
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