Joseph P. Lafko of West Newton died on Friday November 26 at Caritas St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center. He was 83 years old. Mr. Lafko was a Newton resident for 56 years. A U.S. Army veteran of both World War II and Korea, he was a member of American Legion Post 40 in New London NH. Mr. Lafko was a former machinist for Allou Engineering. He was the beloved husband for 58 years of Mildred (Coates) and the loving father of Stephen J., Donna M. both of Newton, John R. of South Yarmouth, Walter E. of Holliston, Regina M. Moody of Newton and Joseph P. of Warren. He also was the loving grandfather of Timothy, Kristen, Nicole, Derek, Jarred, Michael, Ryan , Boden, Savannah, Ainslie, Alyssa and Hilary. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Eaton and Mackay Funeral Home 465 Centre Street Newton Corner on Wednesday December 1 at 9:30 Am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady Help of Christians Church at 10:30 AM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours on Tuesday from 6-9 PM. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Newton Senior Center, 345 Walnut Street Newtonville MA 02460.