Joseph Thomas Lessard
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"I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you." John 14.18
Joseph Thomas Lessard passed away on November 12, 2020. Joe will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him on earth and we know he will find the comfort he was seeking.
Joe was born in Northern VA to Bill and Janet Lessard and was the youngest of 8 children. The family later moved to Richmond, VA where Joe grew up. Joe loved sports, car racing, his family and his dogs, who gave him unconditional love and support. He was a proficient auto technician and lived his later years in St. Lucie, Florida.
Joe had a smile that could light up the room. He leaves behind 4 brothers and 3 sisters. William J. Lessard Jr (Patricia), Richard C (Dot) of Sperryville, Christian J (Sharon), Michael F., Margot (Jay) Stegmaier, Lisa (Henry) Dudek, and Mary (John) Kleinhans. He was married and divorced to Tonya Banks and was very proud to be called her husband and a father to her two children, Tara and Corey. In addition to 12 nieces and nephews and numerous grand nieces and nephews, Joe had a special relationship with his nephew Matt Dudek whose birthday they shared.
Online condolences may be shared at Martin Funeral Home www.martin-funeral.com. Memorial services will be private due to COVID.