Joseph "Joe" M. Lachac

November 12, 1949 - January 31, 2021

Joseph "Joe" M. Lachac, age 71 of Lewes, DE, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at Johns Hopkins Hospital, in Baltimore, MD. He was born on November 12, 1949 in Brooklyn, NY, 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 the Rehoboth Beach Bears and 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, NY; his uncle, Francis Saulle of Staten Island, NY; and his niece, Denise Thompson. He is survived by his spouse, Harold "Chip" H. Johnson, Jr. of Lewes, DE; his sister, Lillian Thompson of Middlesex, NJ; 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. Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Lachac's memory to Rutgers University, 57 US Highway 1, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8554, Rehoboth Beach Bears, 11 Bryan Drive, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971, or CAMP Rehoboth, 37 Baltimore Ave, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971. Please sign the virtual guestbook located on the tribute page.