Joseph Anthony LaGuardia, II

Joseph A. LaGuardia II, age 89, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Joe was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on September 8, 1937, to the late Joseph and Eleanor (nee Hooper) LaGuardia. He graduated from St. Edward High School in 1955. Following high school, Joe served for a year in the Air Force Reserve and later trained as a union electrician, a trade he used throughout much of his life to help provide for his family.

In 1958, Joe became a Cleveland Firefighter, beginning a career of dedicated service that spanned 30 years. He proudly served the City of Cleveland until his retirement in 1988.

In 1957, Joe married the love of his life, Jacqueline “Jackie” (nee Lamb). Together, they shared 69 years of marriage and built a beautiful life centered around family, faith, and service. Joe and Jackie welcomed six children and raised their family in Brunswick, Ohio, where they were members of St. Ambrose Parish.

Joe and Jackie later made their home in New Port Richey, Florida, where they spent 40 years. Joe served in many leadership roles for the Florida Chapter of the Knights of Columbus, including Grand Knight. He and Jackie also dedicated many years of service to the Florida Hibernians and to their church, Our Lady Queen of Peace in New Port Richey.

Above all else, Joe was devoted to his family. He is survived by his loving wife, Jacqueline; his children, Joseph III (Julie), Gary, Michael (Mary), Brian (Michelle), and Matthew (Lisa); 17 grandchildren and their spouses; 20 great-grandchildren; and many beloved cousins, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews and friends.

In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Joanne; his sister, Carol; and his brother, Louis “Jack”.

Joe leaves behind an extraordinary legacy of love, faith, hard work, service, and devotion to family. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all whose lives he touched.

Family and friends are invited to visitation at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 929 Pearl Road, Brunswick, Ohio, on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 10 a.m. with a Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. followed by a burial service at Eastlawn Memory Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Reserve Care Hospice Center, Medina.

Words of comfort may be left for the family on Joseph’s tribute page at www.WaiteFuneralHome.com