Unexpectedly, on Monday, May 2nd, 2022 heaven gained an angel when Joe Lafferty Jr. received his wings.
Joe, also known as “Flash” and “Coach Laff”, dedicated the majority of his life to helping, teaching and inspiring everyone he ever met. Joe never met a stranger.
He was a beloved husband, son, brother, nephew, uncle, friend and stepfather. Joe is the co-author of “Justin Time: A Memoir of Faith and the Fight for Life.”
To cherish his memory, Joe leaves behind the love of his life, Jennifer Bruner-Dimare, her children Cameron (Sophie), and Brannon; his sister Tara Reis (Jim), his niece and nephew Reilly and Adam, and his parents Linda (Persichetti) Lafferty and Joe (Mary) Lafferty.
Family and friends are welcome Saturday, May 7, 2022 from 2 - 7:30 p.m. at Patrick T. Lanigan Funeral Home & Crematory; 1111 Monroeville Ave.; Turtle Creek, PA 15145; (412) 823-9350, where a Funeral Service will be held at 7:30 p.m.
In honor of Joe’s memory, become an organ donor.