Our deepest condolences to the Lukenda family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. I worked for Joe for a number of years, and learned so much from his knowledge and experience. Joe will be missed but never forgotten. 

Paul & Susan DiGiovanni

I will miss making Joe laugh on the few occasions I was able to over the past  30 plus years as a colleague and extended family member.  He had a great laugh.   Lots of respect for his accomplishments at Reinauer Trans and the old stories I was privileged to hear over the years.   I will be thinking of you whenever I negotiate, you were a master.  You will be missed Joe, but not forgotten.

When you lose a loved one you tend to want to know more about them than you already knew. So thank you to those who shared messages about my brother Joe.  I now know a little bit more about him.   I shared this picture to  show his sense of humor.  If you zoom in, you can see how he is fussing with our mom’s hair. He loved to tease her and she enjoyed every minute of it laughing.  Oh how he made her laugh!  As my sister Sharon said, love and peace to all who knew him and prayers of strength to those he held the closest. You will be missed big brother. ❤️

My deepest condolences to the Lukenda family. I worked for Joe for the last 15 years. I will always appreciate his sense of humor and his no nonsense approach to business. His experience and wisdom will be missed .

JHONNY   FAMILY

My deepest condolences to the LUKENDA FAMILY,it was a pleasure meeting you JOE and his family. I admired him for being a great friend with values and principles a wonderful person who always took care of his family, thank you for let me call you  papa .
Rest in peace  JOE

You will forever be my big brother. I will miss your quick wit, generous heart, and advice the most. My heart especially aches for those you held closest. I know you will watch over them. Peace and love is extended to those who knew my brother Joe.

To a great all around guy, we will miss your presence. We could always talk to you, even as you ascended the corporate ladder.  I remember mentioning a safety concern on the RTC 120 at a company  meeting;  you told Frankie K, and it was done, just like that.  Fair Winds and following Seas.  Our prayers to you and your family.  Steve and Tina Balsamo.

Our dear brother in law , Son in law and Uncle Joe.  May you Rest In Peace.  We all love and miss you so much.   We pray God’s mercy on our family.  To Kathy our  dear sister and to Kristi and Hannah.   To Jeannie. Joanne Sharon and Linda.  We share your grief in our hearts.  Let the promises of God our Father comfort all of you.  Nina,  George and Geralyn , Janine  and Jaclyn 

So Sorry to Hear of your Troubles, Joe was a decent man, and a worthy adversary. The old guard begins its' journey as the young fill in the ranks. I will miss Joe at the bargaining table, he possessed a level head and an ability to find common ground, attributes not easily replaced, Joe was an uncommonly wise negotiator, and he possessed a sense of fair play. I wish him Fair Winds and a Following Sea, and May the Good Lord Hold Him in the Hollow of His Hand.




May his pious soul rest in peace in paradise

To the Lukenda Family
It's hard to find the right words at a time like this. May you find peace, comfort and all the love you need in the days to come. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. 

John and Debra McCroy
Reinauer 

My sincere condolences, it was a pleasure and honor to know Mr. Lukenda, a wonderful person,

OBITUARY

Joseph C. Lukenda

12 October, 1956 – 7 January, 2023

Michael J. Higgins Funeral Service Inc.

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