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Joseph Walter LaSota

Joseph LaSota Obituary

LASOTA A Mass of Christian Burial for Joseph Walter LaSota will be celebrated 10:00 AM on Wednesday July 30, 2003 at St. Matthews Catholic Church, 1773 Blanding Blvd., Jacksonville with Fr. Daniel B. Devore, Celebrant. Interment will follow in the Garden of Everlasting Life at Jacksonville Memory Gardens. Mr. LaSota was born in 1925 in Chelsea, MA and had resided in Jacksonville since 1947. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in WWII and the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. He was past commander of the American Legion Post #147, past president of Twin Hills Civic Association, and was active in a number of other organizations. During his career, he owned several business enterprises. Later in his life, he was a dance host on cruise ships. An eternal optimist with an everlasting positive attitude, Joe never met a stranger. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. He was predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Carolyn Rieker LaSota. Surviving are his daughters Linda C. LaSota, and Diane L. David (Bill); his sons Joseph W. LaSota, Jr., and David C. LaSota (Barbara); his sister Helen Royal (Lee); also eight grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and numerous nieces and nephews. Family members and friends will gather on Tuesday evening (TONIGHT) from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at JACKSONVILLE MEMORY GARDENS FUNERAL HOME, 111 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park. In lieu of flowers, kindly remit donations in his memory to the charity of your choice. Please sign the Guestbook at Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union from Jul. 27 to Jul. 29, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph LaSota

17 Entries

Joanna DeLoach Fletcher

August 1, 2003

Dear Diane and family, I just heard the news of your dad's death from a message from Megan. We just got back last night from vacationing in Belize. I was so sorry to hear about the sad news. Last I had heard, he was really enjoying himself, dancing on the cruise ship. I have fond memories of Mr. LaSota, most of them in childhood and of course, high school. Please know that my thoughts are with you during this sad time and I will get in touch with you this week. It has been way too long. Much love, Joanna/Juanita

Patti Barncord

July 29, 2003

Dear Lasota Family,

I worked for Al Millar for 14 years and had the joy of meeting and sharing alot of wonderful moments, laughs and help from Joe. I was truly saddened to here of his tragic fate and your great loss. As mentioned in the obituary in the paper, Joe never met a stranger, he had such a love for life and it radiated from him. Though I had not seen him but in passing in several years I shall miss him.

May God give you strength in this time of shock and great sorrow.

Joe was one character that I am glad I knew!

My prayers are with you all.

Patti Barncord

Denise Wilburn

July 29, 2003

Dear Linda, Diane, Joe and David,

Our heartfelt condolences to each of you and your loved ones on the loss of your father. Please know you are in all of our thoughts and prayers.

With love,

All the Georges in Virginia

Bradley Lasota

July 29, 2003

He was my father and disciplinarian when I needed. He was my friend when I needed. He was my teacher and confidant. He listend when I needed and was always there to help me. He was my Grandfather. I love you and I will miss you...

Mike Strickland

July 29, 2003

Sorry to hear Joe is gone, he helped me many times. Joe had a kind heart always

Susan Wise

July 29, 2003

Dear Joe, Jr. and family:

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. It has been many years since I have been around your dad, but I know that he passed along his great personality and humor to his son Joe. I will be thinking about you and your family. Love Always, Susan

Pat Caves

July 29, 2003

Diane,

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Pat

Lori Ann (Cobb) Goddard

July 29, 2003

Dear Joe - I extend my most profound sympathy to you and your family. My prayers are with you and may the love of family and friends comfort and strengthen you in the days ahead.

Arthur R. Smith USMC(Ret)

July 29, 2003

Go in Peace. SEMPER FI

Pam Heggood/Lewis

July 29, 2003

Diane,

So very sorry to have read the tragic news of your father's death. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Pam Heggood Lewis

Diana Rubiano

July 29, 2003

Dear LaSota Family,

I was saddened to hear about your father's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Your father was a kind hearted soul and will be dearly missed.

Diana Rubiano

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Sandi Harkins

July 29, 2003

Diane and family,

My heart goes out to you at this sad time, but we are so lucky to have had so many years with our Dads. Let your memories guide your heart to peace.

Always,

Sandi

Debbie Simmons Tiencken

July 29, 2003

Dear Diane and family:

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your entire family at this most difficult time. God bless you all.

Charlotte Mengel

July 29, 2003

Joseph Lasota was my grandfather. I am Joe Jr.'s daughter. I would like everone who may read this to know that our family appreciates your sympathy. God Bless.

Peggy Mizelle-Keith

July 28, 2003

Dear Diane, Joe and everyone in the family. I just wanted you to know that you are in my prayers. Your Dad was a really wonderful person. I really enjoyed being around him. God bless you all.

LARRY ARNEY

July 28, 2003

DAVE AND FAMILY ; MY PRAYERS AND SYMATHY GOES OUT TO YOU AT THIS TIME. I HAD KNOW YOUR FATHER FROM WAY BACK .

Katie O Steen

July 27, 2003

Dear Dave & Family: My sympathy to you at this time of losing your father. Prayers and thoughts are with you. Katie @ TurnKey Property Service

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