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Joseph Czerwonka Obituary

Called to Christ unexpectedly on May 16, 2015, Joseph Thomas Czerwonka, beloved son of Joseph J. Czerwonka and Diane M. Bunk, of Fall River, Massachusetts. Joseph was a graduate of Bishop Connolly High School and Franklin Pierce University, and completed the South Suburban Police Institute. He also was employed as an intern by the Bristol District Attorneys Office. He is survived by his parents, his sister Catherine Ganem and her husband Jared Ganem of Tampa, FL.; his loving girlfriend Valerie Armstrong and her family; his grandmother Frances S. Czerwonka of Fall River; and his aunt Elizabeth Nelson and her husband Jim of Omaha, NE.; his cousin, Susan Todorsky of Charlestown, MA and other close and dear relatives. Mr. Czerwonka was a Special Police Officer for the Town of North Attleborough, and a dispatcher for the Town of Raynham. He was awaiting certification to begin his duties as a Special Police Officer for the Town of Raynham. Joseph was a very special person who brought joy and happiness wherever he traveled. His laugh and smile was infectious. No one who ever met him could forget him, or walk away without feeling better for having been with him. He will be sorely missed. His funeral will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at 8AM from the Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Cherry Place, 178 Winter St., Fall River followed by his funeral mass at 9AM in Holy Name Church 709 Hanover St., Fall River. Visiting hours will be Friday from 4 to 7PM. Burial will be in St. Patricks Cemetery, Fall River. To send a tribute or for directions please visit: www.waring-sullivan. com.

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Published by Herald News on May 21, 2015.

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Carol Wester

May 28, 2015

With deepest sympathy.

Robin Vose

May 25, 2015

Mr. and Mrs. Czerwonka and Val and Family, I am saddened to hear about Joe. We spent many nights at Campus Safety at FPU talking and laughing. When he walked in he would and light up the room with his smile. He had such a wonderful spirit. May you find peace knowing what a wonderful young man he was.

Pat and Charlie Paquette

May 23, 2015

Our hearts go out to your entire family!

Debbie Desmarais

May 23, 2015

Dear Diane and Joe
I was so very sorry to hear about the loss of your son. My heartfelt sympathy for your great loss. You are all in my prayers.

John Riley

May 22, 2015

Diane and Joe, thoughts and prayers on your loss. John and Joyce Orlowski Riley

Trish Rebello

May 22, 2015

Joe and Diane. I was heart broken to hear about the loss of your son. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest sympathies.

Richard & Ann Bielawski

May 22, 2015

Our deepest sympathy goes out to your family for the loss of your son. He will be remembered in our prayers. May God and the angels watch over him.

Cindy Letourneau

May 22, 2015

Diane and Joe

I want to express my deepest sympathy in your loss and to let you know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

May 22, 2015

May God give you the strength to carry on, with sweet memories until we all join together with Holy Spirit. Jim and Gail McKenna

Joe Mulhern

May 22, 2015

Joe and Diane, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers

Debra Vierra Murphy

May 22, 2015

Joe and Diane,
I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Kerri Alfonse-Botelho

May 22, 2015

I am so very sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and heart.

Nancy Stanton

May 22, 2015

Joe, Dianne and family, words cannot express the sorrow and pain I feel for the loss of your son. My heart and prayers go out to you and your entire family at this most difficult time.

Letty Bowley and Doreen Anderson

May 22, 2015

Our heartfelt sympathy and prayers go out to Val and Joe's families and friends. May you all find comfort in your memories and in one another during this difficult time.

May 22, 2015

Our condolences to Joe, Diane, and the family. To lose a son is devastating. To lose one person as Joseph Thomas is a great loss to the world. Keep the faith through this difficult time. John and Donna Connors

May 21, 2015

Diane and Joe, I am so sorry for your loss. I shall keep you both, and all your family, in my prayers. Larry Moniz

Kathleen Talbot

May 21, 2015

Special words of sympathy to Joseph's Aunt Elizabeth. He will forever be in your heart. Keep his memory alive. For his parents and loved ones..Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. -

Bruce and Carl

May 21, 2015

Catherine, Jared, Joe and Diane,
Our heartfelt sympathy goes to all of you and your family for a life taken all too soon. May you find peace and comfort in the days that follow.

Sharon & Tom Romeo

May 21, 2015

To Val & family and the Czerwonka family. We are so very grieved for you in your enormous loss.
We were very impressed with Joe and his kind and sweet spirit. May the love of Jesus comfort you and strengthen you.

Peter, Carol, Charles, & James Rose

May 21, 2015

Joe, Diane, Catherine, and Aunt Frances our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

Gregory Marques

May 21, 2015

Mr. Czerwonka, I'm so sorry for your loss. Joey was a great guy, it was a pleasure knowing him in our youth. I'll never forget our Morton days together. Please know he will be missed sorely. I'll continue to keep you and your family in my prayers.

Sue & Bill Crombie

May 21, 2015

Joe and family
So very sorry for your loss
our thoughts and prayers are with you

Debby Kotarba Correia

May 21, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this painful time. I am so sorry for your loss

Amanda Silva

May 21, 2015

Diane and family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Lynn and Bob

May 21, 2015

Joey will always remain in our hearts. He had a big heart and a big smile to match. He was a such a impressive young man. His memory will last forever, as will the smiles as we remember all the times he made us laugh. Love you Joey. You will be missed so much.

Megan Borges

May 21, 2015

Diane, Joe, and Catherine...

I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. Joey was a great person. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Bob & Maureen Kershaw

May 21, 2015

We are so sorry for your loss Valerie, family and friends. May God grant a measure of peace to your broken hearts during this time. Our prayers are with you.

May 21, 2015

We were so sorry to hear about the passing of Joey. It is a difficult time for all of you but keep the happy memories of your times in your hearts and hold onto to each other. Much love, Bill and Mary Todorsky

Don Friar

May 21, 2015

Diane & Joe,
Our hearts go out to you and your family.
Don & Joanne Friar

Gelinde Lowe

May 21, 2015

My sincere heartfelt sympathy to Diane, Joe and the family at this very sad time. May the good memories help you in your sorrow and big loss.
My prayers are with you all, Gerlinde

Greg & Nicki Armstrong

May 21, 2015

We miss Joe terribly. Know that you are not alone in this difficult time.

Sending love your way,
Greg and Nicki

Drs.Babin/Levine and staff

May 21, 2015

Our deepest sympathy for your family during this very sad time Drs,Babin,Levine and staff

Leonard Torchia

May 21, 2015

Joe, Diane, and family. My deepest sympathy for the loss of your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Chief James M Smith (Retired)

May 21, 2015

Joe and Diane,

My condolences for the loss of your son. My heart goes out to you.

Patricia Gosson

May 21, 2015

Joe and Diane please accept our heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your son. No words can express the sorrow you, your family and everyone who met your son are feeling. May he rest in peace and may you find comfort in your memories you have of him. He will live forever in your hearts.
Patti Gosson and Jack Albin

FRJC Security

May 21, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers in this time of need.

Jillian Bolduc

May 20, 2015

I lived in the same suite as Joe our sophomore year of college - he was truly a passionate and kind person. I am deeply saddened to hear of his passing. Thoughts and prayers with Joe's family and to Val. So much love to you Joe you are a beautiful soul.

Rick DeCosta

May 20, 2015

Joey was truly a one-of-a-kind person. I will always cherish the great times that we shared together and keep those memories very close to my heart. I send my sincerest condolences to the Czerwonka and Armstrong families during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Linda & Bruce McCabe

May 20, 2015

My deepest sympathies to the family of Joe Czerwonka......I loved working with him as we were never at a loss for conversation. We talked about Fall River and the polish foods his grandmother made. I will miss his smile and sense of humor. His forever detail will be standing and watching over us all. Rest in peace my friend....

Linda and Bruce McCabe

Paul & Nicole Nasser

May 20, 2015

Dear Catherine and Jared,
We are very sorry for your loss! Our sincere condolences to the family. May he rest in peace and his memory be eternal!

Scott Comfrey

May 20, 2015

I met Joe several months ago and was immediately drawn to his outgoing, friendly and genuine personality. We discussed his goals, hopes and dreams of becoming a police officer. He was a very personable young man and I was completely impressed with him. God sometimes takes the best for reasons we'll never understand. May he now look down from heaven while standing beside St Michael the patron saint of police officers and protect all of those who serve, as he so desired to serve. My thoughts and prayers are with your family Diane and Joe.

Derek Coyne

May 20, 2015

My Deepest Sympathies. My heart is saddened by your loss. The accolades I heard from the people he worked with at the DA's office were endless. Having met Joe on several occasions, I can honestly say I found him to be a remarkable young man. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Irene (Kulpa) & Richard Snyder

May 20, 2015

Dear Family...
Our hearts break for all of you in the loss of such a wonderful young man. May God embrace him in His love & comfort you all & be by your sides as you walk the path to healing. Our prayers are with you.

Barbara Stickney

May 20, 2015

To Val and Joe's family, I am so sorry for your loss and will be thinking of you in my prayers. Barb Stickney.

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