Joseph ‘Joe’ M. Lachac, CAMP Rehoboth advocate

Joseph "Joe" M. Lachac, 71, of Lewes passed away Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021, at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Md.  He was born Nov. 12, 1949, in Brooklyn, N.Y., son of the late Joseph F. and Julietta "Julia” (Saulle) Lachac.

Mr. Lachac worked for 18 years as a student assistance counselor and guidance counselor for the Middlesex Borough Schools. He loved baking, cooking, gardening and travel. Mr. Lachac enjoyed collecting Fiesta Dinnerware and music. He continued his passion for music by playing the piano. His interests also included politics and current events. Mr. Lachac volunteered for CAMP Rehoboth when he was physically able.  

In addition to his parents, Mr. Lachac was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Horn of Brooklyn, N.Y.; his uncle, Francis Saulle of Staten Island, N.Y.; and his niece, Denise Thompson. 

He is survived by his spouse, Harold "Chip" H. Johnson Jr. of Lewes; his sister, Lillian Thompson of Middlesex, N.J.; his nieces: Dierde (Thompson) Brady, Deanna Muniz and Danielle Thompson; his nephew, Eddie Thompson; and his many grandnieces and nephews.

All services will be private. Arrangements have been entrusted to Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes. 

Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Lachac's memory to Rutgers University, 57 US Highway 1, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8554, or CAMP Rehoboth, 37 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971.  

Visit Mr. Lachac's Life Memorial Webpage and sign his virtual guestbook at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com.