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Joseph Zawisza, age 77, of Toledo, Ohio passed away May 11, 2016, in St. Anne Mercy Hospital. Joseph was born in Toledo, November 23, 1938, to Stephen and Stella (Barczak) Zawisza. A Woodward High School Graduate, Joseph worked as a Sign Painter for the City of Toledo for 43 years until retiring in 2010. He married Eileen Fackelman, September 30, 1967, in St. Mary's Catholic Church. Joseph was a dedicated family man and a devout Catholic. His positive attitude and great work ethic served him well throughout his life. Joe loved history, collecting Civil War memorabilia and pocket watches. In his younger years he loved playing softball and bowling. His grandchildren will remember their Dzia Dzia (Ja Ja) as a loving silly jokester.
Surviving are his loving wife of 48 years, Eileen; children, Steven (Stacey) Zawisza, David (Michelle Sprott) Zawisza and Michael (Christine) Zawisza; siblings, Dolores (Mel) Katainiak and Peter (Mary) Zawisza. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Hannah, Sarah, Zachary, Chloe, Ellie and Abbey Zawisza. Preceding him in death were his parents; brothers, Stephen and John; sisters, Jennie Weber and Sister Beatrice Zawisza, OSF.
Visitation will be Sunday, May 15, from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. where a Rosary will be prayed at 7:00 p.m. in the Urbanski Funeral Home, a Life Celebration Home, 5055 Secor Road (North of Laskey), (419) 475-5055. Funeral services will begin Monday in the funeral home where closing prayers will be at noon, with the Funeral Mass following at 1:00 p.m. in St. Pius X Catholic Church, 2950 Ilger Ave., Toledo, Ohio. Interment will follow in Resurrection Catholic Cemetery. The family prefers contributions be made to the Sisters of Saint Francis Retirement Fund, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania, Ohio 43560.
As published in The Blade
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Don & Marcia Staczek
May 16, 2016
Our prayers go out to Eileen and the family. Joe will be missed, however all the happy memories of our friendship through TCCY will always be there.
Tammie Steinhour
May 16, 2016
Joe was such an amazing guy. I knew him just a few months from working with a neighbor of his at West Park Place. He was always the light of the room with his happy smile. He was always asking if he could do anything for anyone around him. He had an amazingly generous servants heart. He will be greatly missed. My prayers are with you as his family in this great time of loss. May the Comfort only God can bring rest on each of you.
May 15, 2016
Our deepest sympathy and prayers to Eileen and all Joe's family. Our friendship goes back many years. Eileen was a bridesmaid in our wedding. We remember Joe as a genuinely nice guy always ready with a smile and something funny to say. We are so sorry for your loss. Norma and Dick Szymanski
May 15, 2016
We were so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Joe and Eileen were our neighbors when we lived on Berdan for numerous years. He was always such a nice man who always offered a helping hand or just stopped by to say hello and pet the dogs. Eileen, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Chris and Jeanne Jagodzinski
Ken Stachura Daniel Ornelas
May 15, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
Gene & Mae Zapadka
May 15, 2016
Praying for Eileen and family. Joe such a wonderful man. We loved being neighbors and friends and family on Almeda for many years. God bless all of you and cherish your memories. Till we all meet again Joe. RIP.
June Schumacher Yoder Crofts
May 15, 2016
My deepest sympathy for Eileen and family. I knew Joe through Eileen. She was in my wedding in 1963. Have lost touch. Have been rekindling childhood friendships. So sad to find folks this way. Again deepest sympathy to Eileen and family.
John, Karen, Abby, & Lydia VanVleet
May 14, 2016
With deepest sympathy,
John & Maryann Ernst
May 14, 2016
Our thoughts and condolences to the Zawisza family. We lived on Almeda and had Joe and Eileen as neighbors-the nicest people you would ever meet. Joe was always laughing and smiling as he walked by our house after visiting his brother John-or vice versa. Wonderful family man and always had a smile.
Ursula Sloat
May 13, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. So sorry for your loss.
(Laney's pet sitter)
Dan & Nora Schuller
May 13, 2016
My most heartfelt sympathy to you Steve, Dave, and Mike and your families. Joe will be sorely missed but not forgotten. What a dedicated man he was to God, to his family, to his work for the City, and to Eileen.
William Murray
May 13, 2016
Joe was one of my oldest friends from the old neighborhood. Your friendship and sense of humor will be missed. Walking to Scott High and playing basketball in the alley are my fondest memories of being his friend.
Pete & Mary Zawisza
May 13, 2016
Joe was a loving husband, father, and brother. His attitudes, values, beliefs were handed down to his family and became a part of all of us. With Deepest Sympathy, Pete and Mary Zawisza
Pat Tillman
May 13, 2016
I worked with Joe for many years. He always had a funny story to brighten your day! My sympathies to his family...
Jim Biglin
May 13, 2016
i worked with Joe for about 2 years.He was one of the most dedicated workers I've ever been around and a super nice guy!
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