Joseph J. LaCopa Jr.
Date of Birth: June 23, 1926       Date of Passing: January 24, 2012

Mr. LaCopa served in the Organizations Post #83 Clarence, NY	Age	85
	Place of Birth:	Buffalo, New York
	Place of Passing:	At his residence
	Resided in:	Akron, New York
	History:	Joseph was a graduate of Seneca Vocational High School.Joe went on to proudly serve his country from 1943- 1944 in the US Army. For several years he served as Operations Manager for Mennen- Greatbatch in Clarence, N.Y. Joe went onto to work for Sierra Research Company in Cheektowaga retiring as a Program Manager after many years of service.   Mr. LaCopa was a member of Our Lady of Peace RC Church in Clarence, N.Y. where he proudly served as an usher for many years. He was a member of the American Legion Post #83 in Clarence. Joe was a former member of the Lancaster Fire Company. He enjoyed swimming in his pool. He was most proud of the love he had for his wife, daughters and grandchildren.
	Family:	Son of the late Joseph and Marie (Tauriello) LaCopa. Loving husband of Joan (Stachowski) Whom he married March 23, 1974. Devoted father of Donna Donahue, Denise (Frank) Maloney and Dawn LaCopa, cherished grandfather of 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
	Viewing info:	Thursday 2-4 & 6-8 PM in the CHILDS FUNERAL HOME LLC., 10 Eckerson Ave., Akron. Mass of Christian Burial Friday 10:00 AM in Our Lady of Peace RC Church, Clarence, NY
	Burial:	Clarence Fillmore Cemetery
	Memorials:	In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate memorials in Joe's memory to the Alzheimer's Association of WNY. 2805 Wehrle Dr., Suite 6, Williamsville, N.Y. 14221