Obituaries
Joseph J. and Eleanor K. Piascinski, 85
Joseph J. Piascinski , 85, and his wife, Eleanor K. Piascinski, 85, passed away respectively on December 6, 2020 and December 11, 2020 in Lancaster.
Both born in Wilmington, DE, they knew each other since kindergarten, and recently celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary.
Joseph was the son of the late Anthony and Josephine Wisniewski Piascinski. He graduated from Salesianum High School and the University of Delaware, earning a BS in Chemistry. He worked for RCA- General Electric-Thomson Corporation for 34 years, retiring in 1998. He held several US, European, and Asian patents related to TV picture tube engineering.
He was a member of the American Chemical Society, the Salesianum Alumni Assn, the Polish Library, the NRA, and the Strasburg Sportsmens Club. He enjoyed reading, genealogy, gardening, and traveling especially to Key West, Topsail Beach and Myrtle Beach.
Eleanor was the daughter of the late Leo H. and Edna Bienkowski Kennedy. She graduated from St Elizabeth’s High School, worked for the DuPont Company for several years and then for Dart Container Corporation, retiring in 2000, after 25 years of service.
She enjoyed cross word puzzles, reading, traveling with her family, and gardening with Joe.
Joe and Eleanor were members of St. John Neumann Catholic Church.
They are survived by their children: Michael married to Tina of Mount Joy, John married to Karen of New Holland, Mary married to Louis Matalon of Lancaster and Thomas married to Tina of Terre Hill; their ten grandchildren: Lauren, Sarah, Austin, Julia Josephine, Joe, Jordan, Katie, Nathan, Lauren and Zack and four grandchildren, Ryan, Miela, Jase and Adalynn.
The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at LGH and Hospice for their compassionate care. Grateful that Joe was brought to Ele’s room, so they could be together, prior to his passing.
A memorial service for Joe and Eleanor will be held at a later time for which an announcement will be published. In lieu of flowers, family asks that you kindly consider a donation in support of Hospice or American Heart Association.
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Condolences to the Family
January 12, 2021
To everyone who has left a message for us . We want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts . We were a close family and as you know if you worked with or had Joe and Eleanor somewhere in your life they were unique . It’s been a month yesterday for mom and I still cant wrap my head around it .
Mike Piascinski
January 05, 2021
I’m not sure if the family will still receive this message. I was wondering why I didn’t get a Christmas card from Joe and Ele this year. And was hoping they still had good health. I was just notified by another “old RCA/GE” friend that they had both passed, within days of each other. I worked for and with Joe at RCA/GE for a few of my early years there but we kept our friendship strong even after leaving the department. I am so saddened to hear of both of their passings. Such wonderful, decent, funny, loving and SMART people. I will never forget and am so happy that Joe and I were able to reconnect recently after so many years. Such wonderful people are gone but will be fondly remembered. May their memories be eternal.
Terri (Nicholaou) Francino, Vail, AZ
December 26, 2020
We are so sorry for your loss! Peace be with you! 🙏🏻
Jessica Meyer
December 22, 2020
Thinking of you all during this time. Your parents were special people. Cherish the memories.
Anne Meier Pryzbylkowski
December 21, 2020
John and Karen and the Piascinski Family, So sorry for your loss of both parents!
Karl and Janet Kretschmer
December 21, 2020
My heartfelt condolences on the loss of your parents. I waited on them many times at Isaac’s Greenfield location. It was always nice to see them as they were quite engaging and always patient. May their memory be a blessing. Jessica Butz
December 21, 2020
Our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family for this terrible loss. Praying and thinking of all you.
Tom, Jody, Tom II, & Kris Wiltsey
December 20, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss. I am really going to miss them coming into Chick-fil-A for lunch. I enjoyed our conversations very much and they were so kind to me. You have my deepest sympathy.
Kim Martin
December 20, 2020
To Joe and Ele’s family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. It was a pleasure having them for neighbors on Pleasant Valley. I know you all meant the world to them.
Sherry Saxton
December 20, 2020
So sorry for your loss. I WORKED with Joe for many years at RCA, Thompson.
I also met his wife,Elle, they were both very nice people.
Joe with his wise cracks always made me laugh.
JoAnne Fuhrman
December 20, 2020
Dear mary and lou and austin and julia:
My deepest condolences go out for your family. They were very special in my life, and in every body they met.
Keith Bechtold
December 20, 2020
Lou, Mary and the whole clan,
God this was a shock.
My sincerest condolences for our loss.
I knew Mom and Dad very well. Hey Joe worked for me the last several years before his retirement.
And I danced with Mom at the Thomson Christmas parties.
I am so sorry for your losses.
Kathy and I will pray for your entire family
sincerely
Steve and Kathy Opresko
December 20, 2020
I know it always sound the same but I truly had the best parents a man could ever ask for . Whever you needed help he was there . Mom would sew a button on a shirt for me without question . I cherish so many days especially going to Vinnys . Order an Italian sub , cut in half . Me 2 slices of pizza . When leaving I get the door , mom takes dad’s hand to steady his walk to the car . Priceless memory . She loved him like no woman could and he loved her as he often said a wife , girlfriend and child hood friend all in one . God Bless them both . One day you two , I hope you welcome me into the Kingdom .
December 20, 2020
Your grandparents love story and legacy is beautiful ❤️. We didn’t have the privilege to meet them but we do know and love their sweet and amazing granddaughter. Cling to all those fabulous memories!
Take care, Kathy and Steve Myers
December 20, 2020
We are so sorry for your loss, our prayers for you and your family.
Vernon and Wendy Kunkel
December 19, 2020
To Mike, John. Mary and Tom. I am so sorry for your loss during this already difficult time we will call “2020” for many years to come. My heart goes out to you during this time of grieving and I pray that you can find peace and comfort in knowing your parents surely were extraordinarily proud of their children and grandchildren. With deepest sympathizes.
John W Borst
December 19, 2020
Sorry for the loss of your parents . I worked with your Mom in the cup room many years ago . God bless to you, John and your family.
Sally Luttrell
December 19, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Condolences to your family.
Dale Winters
December 19, 2020
My deepest condolences to your family for this terrible loss. Thinking of you.
Cindy Trout
December 19, 2020
Mary and Lou
We are so very sorry for your tremendous loss. Holding you in our thoughts and praying for you and your family daily. allour love to you
janice and George Mitchell
brooke and Bethany
December 19, 2020
My deepest sympathies to your family. Your Mom and Dad were such sweet people, and were always so kind to our family!
Pat Keintz
