Roxbury Twp.,  Mr. Joseph P. Lakata, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, died on August 18, 2011.  He was born July 9, 1948 in Jersey City, and moved to Succasunna in 1974.

He is survived by his wife Carol (Janczys) of almost 40 years, his children Jennifer Briggeman and David Lakata, and his grandchildren Nora, Stella, and Holden.  Joseph was the brother-in-law of Tom and Nancy Janczys and the father-in-law of Brent Briggeman.

Joseph was a C.P.A. who earned his Masters degree in Taxation from Pace University.  He was devoted to his clients and a loving husband, father, and grandpa devoted to his family.

Visitation will be at the Davis and Hepplewhite Funeral Home, 96 Main Street Succasunna (973-584-7264) davishepplewhitefh.com, on Sunday from 3 – 5 & 7 – 9 pm.  The Funeral Liturgy will be held on Monday, 1:00 pm at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton R C Church, 61 Main St. in Flanders.  In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Piarist School, Highway 80 Box 870, Martin, KY 41649.