Born in New York City, NY, he lived in Lakewood for about 40 years before moving to Forked River last year.
Joe served in the U.S. Army for 20 years and retired as a Master Sgt. having served during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Following his service to his Country, he worked as a maintenance chief for 20 years with the United States Postal Service.
He was pre-deceased by his parents, John and Mary Lakowsky and his sister, Mary Murphy.
Joe is survived by his wife, Wilma Ann (Lyons) Lakowsky, two sons, John Lakowsky and Joseph Lakowsky, Jr., a daughter, Ellen Letnik, and four grandchildren, Michael Letnik, Matthew Letnik, Allyson Ferri and Thomas Lakowsky.
Viewing hours will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 17th at the D'Elia Funeral Home, 1300 Vermont Avenue, Lakewood, N.J. A funeral service will take place at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, November 18th at the D'Elia Funeral Home followed by a 2:00 p.m. committal service at the Wm. C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery Chapel, 350 Provinceline Road, Wrightstown, N.J.
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