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John M. “Jack” Piosa, Jr., 74
May 27, 1947 - August 03, 2021
John M. (Jack) Piosa, Jr., 74, of East Hempfield Township, passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. Jack was born on May 27, 1947 in Palmerton, PA, son of late John and Mary (Zwolenik) Piosa. He was husband of the late Donna Jean (Burger) Piosa, who passed away on April 14, 2001.
Jack grew up in Summit Hill, PA and graduated from Marian Catholic HS in 1965. He attended Peirce College in Philadelphia and later Millersville University, graduating in 1970 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education. After graduation, he went to work in the manufacturing sector where he worked in Management and Purchasing for over 47 years, working at Schick, Acco Chain and Woodstream. His last 24 years were at National Bearings Company as Purchasing Manager. After retiring from full time work, he did substitute teaching in several county schools.
Jack enjoyed playing golf, pinochle and going to dinner with friends and family. He enjoyed spending time at the Jersey Shore and Hilton Head Island, and his winter driving excursions to Fort Myers and Naples, Florida. He was also very active in the Golden Meadows Swim Club and Trident Swim Club.
Jack is survived by his son Justin Piosa of East Hempfield Twp; a brother Mike and his wife Bev of Allentown; and a brother Joe and his wife Cathy of Lehighton. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, 2427 Marietta Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17601, with Father Peter I. Hahn as Celebrant. Friends and family will be received at the church beginning at 10 AM. Interment will take place immediately following Mass at Riverview Burial Park, Lancaster. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jack’s memory may be made to the Schreiber Center for Pediatric Development, 625 Community Way, Lancaster, PA 17603.
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Condolences to the Family
August 10, 2021
Justin, we are so saddened by the news of your father. You will remain in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult journey. Please do not hesitate to reach out, we are here for you.
much love, caihlin durkin omvig
August 10, 2021
Justin – we were blessed to meet your parents when we moved to our/their home on Leisure Road and during your swimming seasons. Your father was a man of integrity and great role model for everyone honored to be meet him. He was so proud of you and will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time in your life.
Dale and Tara Etzweiler
August 09, 2021
Justin I am so sad about the passing of your dad, I will miss him so much. Our conversations at street parties, times that I worked at the house and his drives down the street which we would solve all the problems of the community and the worlds and as you well know he had strong opinions on both. All of my conversations with him would make me laugh. Nothing made me laugh harder was our back and forth about the mayor race, that is something that will stay with me the rest of my life. Ironically my last conversation with him was that he had his obituary written and we talked a lot about your mom and you
As he would say, BEHAVE
Brian Sheehe
August 09, 2021
Eternal in Eyernal Peace MHS Classmate Jack.
Tom Durilla
August 08, 2021
Justin …. our family is saddened to hear about the untimely loss of your dad. You’ll be in our family’s (Caihlin and Jimmy) thoughts and prayers during this difficult time… A Life well lived… A life well lived is a precious gift, of Hope and strength and grace, from someone who has made our world a brighter, better place. It’s filled with moments sweet and sad with smiles and sometimes tears, with friendships formed and good times shared, and laughter through the years. A Life well lived is a legacy, of joy and pride and pleasure. A living, lasting memory our grateful hearts ♥️ will treasure. ☘️
Mary Rose Durkin💚
August 08, 2021
Dear Justin,your dad was an exceptional man as you know. He will be sadly missed by all who loved him. He spoke of you all the time, how proud he was of you, a good son. Now with your beautiful mom in heaven know that he is safe and at peace and will always be with you. Love you.
August 08, 2021
Family and Friends,
Please accept our (Sargen Family) deepest sympathy during this difficult time.
My father, Bus Sargen, was a good friend and coworker with Jack (at Schick) for many years. They went on numerous golf outings together with “Big Man” Harry Brillhart.
Jack became a friend to our entire family. He was a kind, humble, intelligent person with a calm presence. We enjoyed his sense of humor and comedic banter.
May he Rest In Peace.
Respectfully,
Jeff Sargen
August 07, 2021
Rest in Eternal Peace, MHS Classmate.
August 07, 2021
Justin,
my sincere and heartfelt condolences to you your family. Your father was one of a kind. We first met in January 1968 and have enjoyed a very long friendship. He was always able to make me laugh and I enjoyed your mother and his friendship dearly. I especially enjoyed the reunion parties he hosted every fall. I will certainly miss his humor and great sense of humor. Again my sincere condolences to you and your family.
August 07, 2021
Justin, I’m am so very sorry to hear about your dad. He was truly a very special man. I know this loss will be profound. Please accept our sincerest condolences during this most difficult time. Jill and Ron Wimer
August 07, 2021
So sorry for your loss. I never met your dad but know his great son! Him & your mom raised a good man so that tells me a lot! Feel happiness from your memories w/him. Lesson your pain sharing them w/family & friends, while listening to theirs of him. Know that you are a piece of him so he will forever be w/you. If you ever need a shoulder to lean on or an ear to cry in I’m here! A big hug being sent to you.
Pat Wallack
August 06, 2021
Dear Justin,
We are sending you so much love and support from Los Angeles to PA. We loved your Dad. He was such a caring, loving, funny, genuine person with a heart of gold and we will miss him dearly. We are so thankful we were able to spend time with him last month when we visited Judy and Bill in PA. Stay strong.
With our deepest condolenses,
Greg, Samantha, Geffen & Shayna
August 06, 2021
Dear Justin,
I just found out about your Dad. I will really miss him. I always considered him one of my best friends. Unfortunately we never got together again as we had planned. He and your Mom were such a joy to be around. I have so many good memories of him and your Mom. I will never forget his trip to my home in Florida. He bonded with my family as soon as they met him. He was always kind to me over the years and always kept in touch. I will miss his sense of humor. I know you will miss him. He was very proud of you. My deepest sympathy to you and his family.
George Broyles
August 06, 2021
My deepest condolences.
Jim Zacchino
August 06, 2021
Hi Justin. So sorry for your loss. Your dad was such a great person. I always enjoyed talking to him when I ran in to him somewhere (mostly Park City). Your mom and dad both were the best-swim meets were always so much fun with them. Take care, Kathy Maurer
August 05, 2021
Dear Justin, Mike and Joe,
My sincerest condolences to you and your families on the passing of Pizza as we all called him at Marian. He was a wonderful, kind, considerate and fun young man to be around. We had such fun together at St Anne’s dances on Sunday nights. “To live in the hearts we’ve left behind is not to die”. May he rest in peace and may God bring joy to your hearts with the memories made. Sincerely, Rosemarie Nesgoda Dowling (Alstead, NH and Zebulon, NC)
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