Obituary of Lawrence W. Wescott

Lawrence W. Wescott, age 95 of Buena passed away on Monday, August 8, 2016 at Cumberland Manor. Born in Strasburg, Pa., Lawrence was especially proud of his military service in the U.S. Army. He served for 3 years during WWII from 1942 to 1945 in several European countries as Sergeant in the 778th Tank Battalion. He was the owner of Wescott Glass which he started behind his house in the garage for 40 years. He previously worked for Kimble and Bellco Glass Companies. His job was his hobby because he loved his work. His favorite saying was "I'm the richest man in the world because of my family". He was quite a historian of Vineland having lived in Vineland almost his entire life. He loved to travel and map out his directions for travel and share them with anyone interested. Lawrence was a great card player, especially skilled in Pinochle. He enjoyed Army reunions, family celebrations and family reunions. Lawrence was a member for over 60 years of the VFW and a former commander of the Vineland Post, a member for over 50 years of the American Legion Post #270 in Minotola serving on the executive committee for over 40 years and was a member of Our Lady of Blessed Sacrament Parish, St. Michael's Church in Minotola. Lawrence was predeceased by his parents, Wade and Ethel (Rau) Wescott. He is survived by his loving wife of 73 years, Gloria (Rossetto) Wescott; 4 children, Darlene (Edward) Tobolski, Janice (Louis) Capra, Lawrence (Hope) Wescott, Paula (Scott) Pagliughi; 9 grandchildren, Christine Tobolski, Edward (David) Tobolski, Stephan (Suzi) Wescott, Gina (Mark) Capra, Katherine (William) Taylor, Brad Wescott, Melanie (Tom) Garofolo, Alex (Karli) Pagliughi, Rochelle Wescott; 6 great-grandchildren, Brendan, Lou, Vic, Francesca, Ryder, Juliana; brother-in-law, James (Rita) Rossetto and many loving nieces and nephews. A Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated on Saturday at 11am at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish, St. Michael's Church, 504 West Ave., Minotola, NJ. Entombment will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Vineland. Family and friends will be received on Saturday morning from 9am to 10:45am at the CHURCH. Arrangements are by DeMarco-Luisi Funeral Home 2755 S. Lincoln Ave., Vineland. Donations in his memory may be made to, Holy Redeemer Homecare, 6550 Delilah Rd., Suite 501, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234 or Our Lady of Blessed Sacrament Parish, 104 Catawba Ave., Newfield, NJ 08344.