John F. Lesofski

JOHN F. LESOFSKI age 94, beloved husband of the late Sally (née Jackowski); loving father of Toby (wife Kristine), Perry, Kelly, and the late Candise Cantagallo (nee Lesofski); devoted grandfather of five and great-grandfather of 1; cherished son of the late Frank and Anna (née Laskowski); dearest brother of Claire Plaskon (husband Steve); Uncle and cousin to many extended family, also known as "Jack" to all of his friends.

John was born in Bayonne, New Jersey and passed away on November 2, 2026, in Willoughby, Ohio. Unwaveringly hardworking, while growing up; he made coal deliveries with his father and helped his many uncles in a variety of work environments from farming to pumping gas for many customers. He was always willing to lend a hand and had a very pleasant disposition with him wherever he went. During the East Coast blackouts, he fulfilled a civic duty being a Warden in the city of Bayonne N.J. armed with an ID card and a mapping book of the city. Upon graduation from high school, he went to school for drafting. He also began working as a truck driver and proudly established his own trucking/general contracting business, becoming self-employed for his entire life. After retirement and moving south, he began yet another business some years later. His ambitious nature with his work enabled him to travel the United States. With Sally (and sometimes their friends), they would travel to many other countries. John and Sally loved hosting parties and attending them as well. Some may say he was a workaholic. He enjoyed life and being busy. He made breakfast for our family every Sunday before Church and was proficient using the grill as well! He was always home to have dinner with our family; being a fantastic Siffleur of many tunes, announcing his arrival. He enjoyed singing, making practical jokes among his friends, and was an excellent dancer. He loved horses and dogs, played the trombone in a band in his youth and was an extra in a movie when he was a senior. Although quite a large man, John (Jack) was a kind, gentle extrovert with a great sense of humor contributing to his love of people. He will be dearly missed.

A Graveside Service will be held Monday, November 16, 2026, at 10:30 AM at Hollywood Cemetery, 1621 Stuyvesant Ave., Union, NJ 07083.

Cremation and Arrangements entrusted to DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME.