Dr. Joseph Matthew Lebeda
February 24, 1923 ~ August 20, 2016
Dr. Joseph Matthew Lebeda, VMD, 93 years of age, originally from Caldwell, NJ and most recently living in Madison OH, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at Lake West Hospital in Willoughby OH. Born February 24, 1923 in West Caldwell, NJ. He was the son of the late Anna (Panoch) and Alois Lebeda.
Joseph was a farm boy and the youngest of ten children. He attended Upsala College in NJ and graduated in three years. He then attended University of Pennsylvania and graduated in 1947 with a degree in Veterinary Medicine. He was an entrepreneur who started a well-known and successful veterinary business at 700 Bloomfield Ave, West Caldwell, NJ. Joseph was absolutely loved and respected by his human and animal clientele. He remained a farmer at heart all of his life and loved tending large vegetable gardens, caring for his livestock, and his many household pets.
Joseph lived life to the fullest. He was an extraordinary Veterinarian, business owner, friend, husband, and the best father ever.
He is survived by his daughter, Lois (Gerald) Chasko of Madison, OH; son, Kenneth (Bonnie) Lebeda of Muncy, PA; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, all of his brothers and sisters, and his wives, Jean and Yvonne.
A private family service will be observed with burial to take place in Montclair, NJ.
The Behm Family Funeral Home in Madison, OH is assisting the family with arrangements. Online obituary and guestbook can be found at www.behnfuneral.com
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So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
My deepest condolences on the loss of your dad and grandfather. I worked with Joe briefly at Warren Animal Hospital many years ago. He was a fine and compassionate vet, a great human being and never had a bad word for anybody. Rest in peace, Dr. Joe.
Our deepest condolences to Both Kenny and Lois, and their families. He was a friend to my parents , and an Uncle Joe to me. Loved learning working for him. A great man. He had farmers hands And not surgeons hands. But he did surgeries of all kind before they were specialized. Loved and admired him always. Missed his laugh.
My deepest condolences to Kenny and Lois and their families. I have many happy memories of when we were all young. Uncle Joe was a great vet, sorely missed. Much of what I know about dogs I learned from him and my father. I remember all the times when the brothers would gather at Aunt Mary's, on Sunday mornings, and tell stories about the farm. Best wishes always.
So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Many great memories of him and our holiday garherings