Joseph Wesolowski passed away Jan. 21, 2013, in Lakeport, Calif., from a lengthy illness.

He was born Dec. 13, 1934, in Buffalo, NY, and served in the United States Air Force from 1954 to 1960.

He worked 27 years for Thatcher Manufacturing Company in Saugus, Calif., and retired from Newhall School District in 2000.

Joseph is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Marie; children, Jim (Linda), Joelle, Jackie (Tom), Michael, Michelle (Will); eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 1625 N. High St., Lakeport. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

For further information contact Chapel of the Lakes at 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611 or visit us at www.chapelofthelakes.com .