04/23/2026
JOSEPH J. LISACKI, JR. – of Woburn, died peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, April 19th, at the age of ninety.
Born in Wi******er, he was the son of the late Joseph J. Lisacki, Sr. and Norma (Beaton) Lisacki. Joseph was a lifelong resident of Woburn and proudly served his country in the Army National Guard. Joe worked for many years as a steel pourer at Rode in Woburn. He later worked as a custodian for the City of Woburn DPW and then transitioned to the Woburn School System, where he retired in 199X.
In 1955, Joseph met the love of his life and future wife, Sandra (Sandy), at a YMCA dance. They began dating and were married on March 20, 1956. Joe and Sandy enjoyed dancing, cooking, and taking long rides to visit Sandy’s mother in Northborough, as well as rides around Horn Pond. They began their family right away and were blessed with eight children to fill their home. On weekends, Joe and Sandy, along with their children, family, and friends, worked at Jim & Rose Catering, where he enjoyed being around people, socializing, and sharing his love of cooking.
Eventually, Joe and Sandy purchased their first home on School Street in Woburn. Joe was well known in the School Street neighborhood, where he gladly hosted frequent gatherings for family, friends, and neighbors alike. Whether it was a cookout, holiday, or just a summer afternoon, Joe was always happy to be surrounded by others, opening his home and bringing people together—often over a big pot of soup on the stove. He enjoyed spending time in his backyard, swimming in his pool, and making sure everyone had his famous sauce and meatballs.
Joe’s favorite pastimes included speed skating, softball, and bowling, and he was a longtime member and past president of the Woburn City Athletic Club. When the warm weather came, he enjoyed being outdoors gardening, fishing, and boating. Joe was an avid sports fan who loved watching and attending his hometown teams—the New England Patriots and the Boston Red Sox—and especially cherished watching his grandchildren play sports. As much as the family hates to admit it, he was also a San Francisco 49ers fan. When Joe was inside relaxing in his recliner, the TV was always on his favorites: Gunsmoke, John Wayne movies, The Three Stooges, or The Andy Griffith Show. Known for his incredible sense of humor, Joe enjoyed telling jokes, playing pranks, and entertaining those around him. He will always be remembered as one of Elvis Presley’s biggest fans.
He truly cherished quality time on family vacations, especially trips to Hampton Beach, Cape Cod, Montreal, and family reunions at Silver Lake. In addition, Joe was well known for helping to organize and run Woburn City Athletic Club outings at Winnings Farm.
Joe was the beloved husband of the late Sandra L. (Little) Lisacki. Devoted father of Nancy A. DeLucia and her husband Eddie of Stoneham, Susan A. Ingalls and her husband Michael of Florida, Linda J. Johnson, wife of the late Robert “Boo” Johnson, Jr., and her companion Steven Komenchuk of Lowell, Paul A. Lisacki and his wife Margaret of Woburn, Jodi L. George and her husband David of Woburn, Heidi Ellen Cooke, wife of the late Thomas Cooke of Dracut, Shari J. Ranieri and her husband Rocco of Burlington, and the late Jill M. McManus, wife of Derek of Dracut. Cherished grandfather of Lisa, Michael, Tammi, Chris, Robbie, David Jr., Kayla, Kristina, Craig, Kaitlyn, Kyle, Joey, Kassie, Jake, and the late Keri. Cherished great-grandfather of Alyssa, Vincent Jr., Bryson, James, Nicholas, Owen, Mason, Robbie, Stella, Skyla, Julianna, Luke, Logan, and Tommy. Dear brother of Joanie Marsi and her husband John of Wilmington, the late Linda Adams and her husband Peter of Florida, the late Rocco Lisacki, and the late Paul Lisacki. Also survived by his sister-in-law Donna Lisacki of Woburn. Further survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and his uncle, Anthony “Tinny” Lisacki of Woburn.
A Funeral Mass will be held in Saint Anthony’s Church, 851 Main St., in the church on Saturday, May 2nd at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Woodbrook Cemetery, in Woburn.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to calling hours in the funeral home on Friday, May 1st from 4 – 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances or donations may be made in Joe’s memory to the American Lung Association at donate.lung.org.