Saturday, March 27, 2021.
Loving and ever supporting husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son and brother. Joe was born Sept. 29, 1937, the oldest son to Joe and Ethel Lengyel (nee May). Joe married his high school sweetheart Patricia McDonald (dec 1986). He proudly served his country in the United States Navy as an air traffic controller at Cecil Field in Jacksonville, FL. He then served Local 88 for over 40 years in local markets and eventually as President of the union. Since 1995, he enjoyed his golden years with wife Janet (nee Athanas).
Joe’s big and passionate personality left it’s mark on so many people, including kids he coached, people he worked with, and those he called friends. He was a man of great integrity,, righteousness, conviction, and work ethic that set a standard for his children to follow. The optimist in Joe never let setbacks or sorrow keep him down. The glass was always half full. When life dealt him lemons, he made lemonade.
Joe was a proud left-hander, who acknowledged and complimented any left-handed person he came across. He often reminisced fondly of playing soccer for Mr. V’s Lounge, White Star, and in the over 30 leagues.
Loving and devoted husband to Janet, father to Sue (the late Mike) Kennedy, Lisa (Ed) Moore, Joe (Rosalie), and Krissy (Jim) Ryan; grandfather to 12 (Shannon, Jimmy, Erin, Joe, Krista, Michael, TJ, Jack, Grace, Madison, Sam, and Emma), great-grandfather to 15, uncle, father-in-law, brother-in-law, cousin, and friend. Preceded in death by wife Patricia, parents Joe and Ethel, and brothers Roger, Bill, and Tom.
Services: Memorial visitation at KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL, 10151 Gravois, Saturday, April 3, from 1:00 p.m. until memorial service time at 3:00 p.m. Interment will be held in private. In lieu of flowers, donations to deGreeff Hospice House appreciated.
Oh my sweet little uncle how you will be missed. Please know we will all look out for Janet…I gave you my word. Rest in peace and tell all of them I miss them dearly…and no dancing on tables with my dad! I love you uncle Joe…you will forever have my love.
God bless you,
Missy
Oh my sweet little uncle how you will be missed. Please know we will all look out for Janet…I gave you my word. Rest in peace and tell all of them I miss them dearly…and no dancing on tables with my dad! I love you uncle Joe…you will forever have my love.
God bless you,
Missy
Seems like I have known Joe forever but it was only since high school. I remember lots of good times with you and Pat. Bless you and your family.
Seems like I have known Joe forever but it was only since high school. I remember lots of good times with you and Pat. Bless you and your family.
Joe was one of the finest Union leaders I ever had the pleasure of working with but over time Joe became so much more to me. Joe became a true friend and I’ll miss our get togethers for breakfast and lunch; sometimes just us and sometimes with others. You will be missed but never forgotten.
Joe was one of the finest Union leaders I ever had the pleasure of working with but over time Joe became so much more to me. Joe became a true friend and I’ll miss our get togethers for breakfast and lunch; sometimes just us and sometimes with others. You will be missed but never forgotten.
We lost a truly wonderful person when Joe passed. One of the best labor leaders and a great human being who always put the interests of others first. The world would be a much better place if more people were like Joe. He will always be remembered.
We lost a truly wonderful person when Joe passed. One of the best labor leaders and a great human being who always put the interests of others first. The world would be a much better place if more people were like Joe. He will always be remembered.
Rest In Peace Uncle Joe.
I can only imagine the heavenly reunion with my sister Patricia and all of the family and friends that we have lost on this earth.
You will be missed by many!!!
To all of my nieces and nephews I am sorry for your loss of your dad and grandpa….. friend!
Janet treasure your memories …you had a good husband..
I have so many years of wonderful memories to cherish.. from StLouis
and Michigan….
God takes the Best
Until we meet again…. I love you
Rest In Peace Uncle Joe.
I can only imagine the heavenly reunion with my sister Patricia and all of the family and friends that we have lost on this earth.
You will be missed by many!!!
To all of my nieces and nephews I am sorry for your loss of your dad and grandpa….. friend!
Janet treasure your memories …you had a good husband..
I have so many years of wonderful memories to cherish.. from StLouis
and Michigan….
God takes the Best
Until we meet again…. I love you
We send our condolences to the Lengyel family and to our work colleague Joe & family. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers during this time of loss. We hope the memories made and shared during your time together bring smiles of joy and provide solace as you move forward. Sincerely, the Operations Risk & Compliance team at the Federal Reserve.
We send our condolences to the Lengyel family and to our work colleague Joe & family. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers during this time of loss. We hope the memories made and shared during your time together bring smiles of joy and provide solace as you move forward. Sincerely, the Operations Risk & Compliance team at the Federal Reserve.
Oh my, I can say Joe was one of the few great men I encountered in my life. I will remember him with smiles for all the times he made me laugh. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. He will be missed by many.
Oh my, I can say Joe was one of the few great men I encountered in my life. I will remember him with smiles for all the times he made me laugh. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. He will be missed by many.
Joe was a dear cousin to my Joe Guller. We had many great times with Joe and Janet. He is greatly missed.
Joe was a dear cousin to my Joe Guller. We had many great times with Joe and Janet. He is greatly missed.