Philip "PJ" Edward Latko Jr.

PJ graduated from Neshaminy High School. Within the past couple years, PJ received his Commercial Driver's License (CDL). He was very excited to become a truck driver and this was marked by his passion to travel. He loved fast cars and motorcycles, and owned some prized motorcycles he would ride often. PJ loved doing wheelies for a long stretch of the road.

PJ's siblings, family, and friends remember him as a man of many hobbies. He was a devoted family man, an avid fisherman, the ultimate grill master, a motorcycle enthusiast, and he loved to travel. He would often be found at the ATCO Racetrack. PJ loved nature and had many adventures while traveling. His hearty laugh was infectious, his barbecues were legendary, and his joy of fishing was unparalleled. PJ could be considered a “health nut” and was often found in the gym bench pressing various heavy weights, up until he had some health issues. He was an honorable man that would step up and help his family with anything they needed. It was this quality that lead him to take on a second role as a father to his deceased brother Bobby's son, Nicholas. PJ leaves a legacy of love, laughter and memories. He will be forever missed by his mother, family, and friends.

He is predeceased by his father, Philip Edward Latko Sr., his maternal grandfather Joseph DiRenzo, his brother Robert “Bobby” DiRenzo, and his best friend Damien Crozier.

PJ is survived by his mother, Lisa DiRenzo; his paternal grandmother: Jeanne Grudza; his maternal grandparents: Joanne and Joe Alvarez; his maternal step-grandmother: Cynthia DiRenzo; his maternal grandfather: Frank Paulsworth; his siblings: Daniel, Paul, Thomas DiRenzo, Cody and Madison Latko; his uncles: Joseph (Leigh Ann) and Frances (Syndi) DiRenzo; his aunts: Francine DiSantis, Yvette Palmar, Stacy Frost (Brian), Angela (Jeff), Dana Adamo (nee DiRenzo) (Anthony), and Stephanie DiRenzo; his nephews: Nicholas, Logan, Colton, Carter, and Bentley; his nieces: Alyssa and Holly; his life partner, Diana Crozier and her two children Alicia and Michael Candy for whom he raised as his own; and his best friend Romeo Ramos. He is also survived by many cousins, other extended family, and friends.

PJ's life was a testament to the power of love, the strength of family, and the impact one person can have on the world around them. He will be deeply missed, his spirit, characterized by generosity, warmth and a genuine love for life will continue to live on in the hearts of his family, friends and all the lives he touched. May the memories he created be forever be a source of comfort and inspiration to all who knew him.

A service to honor the life and legacy of PJ, will be held on December 23rd, 2023, beginning at 2:30pm at James J. Dougherty Funeral Home, 2200 Trenton Road, Levittown, PA 19056. His service will begin at the funeral home at 4:30pm. A reception will follow where friends and family can share memories and comfort one another. He will be laid to rest with his brother Robert at a later date at Our Lady of Grace Cemetery, 1215 Super Highway, Langhorne, PA 19047.