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Joseph was a very special man. He was a very caring and loving husband, father and doting grandfather.
He gave life to all through his drawings. He also will continue giving life through organ donation. He was a gifted and talented artist and cartoonist who will be sorely missed.
His family was his greatest achievement.
He was the loving husband of Dianna, sharing over 28 years together; loving father of Neil Guernsey, Joseph IV and Nathan (Rachel) Malik; beloved son of Mildred; proud grandfather of Aiden Guernsey; dear brother of Maria (Joe) Bossingham and Jan Malik; and nephew of Mary Svec. He is also survived by his in-laws, Carmen Kitzmiller (Paul Saxton), Pam (Pete) Hansen, Al Kitzmiller, Randy (Tammie) Kitzmiller, Kim (Kevin) Stein and David (Shirley) Kitzmiller; 29 nieces and nephews; and 17 great-nieces and -nephews.
He was preceded in death by his dad, Joseph II; grandparents, Joseph I (Mary) Skopek; father-in-law, Roger Kitzmiller; Carl (Estelle) Kitzmiller, Robert (Carmen) Schultz; nephew, Jeremy Malik; and Ozzie, his loving feline cat.
A memorial service will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. at Buckley Community School in the gymnasium, with a luncheon to follow in the cafeteria.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family or a charity of the donor's choice.
Please share a tribute at www.MeM.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Covell Funeral Home in Kingsley.
This obituary was originally published in the Record-Eagle.
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Jason Haines
September 11, 2008
I would like to express my deepest sympathy for your loss. Joe was an amazing person and this can be seen in his family and friends that have been touched by his kind and caring attitude, and he will truly be missed.
Michelle O'Connor
September 6, 2008
Diane, Neil, Pep, Nathan, and Aiden,
I am very sorry for your loss. Joe will be greatly missed by many. My thoughts and prayers will be with you, Joe was a very special man.
I love you all-
Michelle, Morgan, and Emily O'Connor.
Wilma Elliott
September 6, 2008
To Joe's Family...Joe was a special person to me, he always stopped and talked. He left a lot of goodness, look around and you will see it. May God be good to all of you ,and my prayers are with you.
Kim Saint John
September 6, 2008
Diana, Neil Pep & Nathan, words cannot tell you how sorry I am. You hold all them sweet memories close to your heart. My heart aches for your family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Love Kimmy Saint John
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Tiffany LaMontagne-Flaherty
September 5, 2008
Pep and Family,
I am sorry I never had the opportunity to meet your father. I have fond memories of the "get well" poster he made for my dad after his surgery. We are praying and sending you strength during this difficult time.
"We are not human beings on a spiritual journey. We are spiritual beings on a human journey." ~Stephen Covey
cheryl marlin
September 4, 2008
Dear Diana,Nate,Pep,
I had the pleasure to talk and laugh with Joe almost every day as I was leaving school. What a great guy with so much talent. May you find strength to carry you through this difficult time and faith to reassure you that grief will soften and love will always endure. Cheryl Marlin Buckley Community Schools
Mark, Liza and Abigail Weber
September 4, 2008
We are so very sorry for the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. Joe was a special person who could always make you smile or laugh. You're in our thoughts and prayers. We love you guys.
Mike Burley
September 4, 2008
Diana, Neil, Pep, and Nathan i am very sorry for who you have lost. I hope you take what you have learned from him over the years and hold it in your heart as i have. i learned alot from Joe and i will never forget him. I love all of you and you all will be in my prayers
Marc, Jane, Tony, Dennis, Michael and Yvonne Fleis
September 4, 2008
Good bye Joe. You were a wonderful talented person and you will be missed by all.
Rebecca Gibson-Hellman
September 4, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
The Don Haines Family
September 4, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Joe was such a special person to have filtered into all of our lives. He always had a big "hello" whenever he saw you and made a special point to stop and talk with you. Just remember Di when times get tough look up into the night sky and pick out the brightest star, that would be "Joe". He was a great friend and I truly will miss him.
Traci Slade (Beeman)
September 4, 2008
My thoughts and prayers goes out to; Diane, Neil, Pep and Nathan. I have great memories of your family that I will never forget. Joe will be missed by all who knew him.
Ed & Nancy La Montagne
September 4, 2008
To the Malik Family,
May the love of your friends and family carry you through this time of grief. Our prayers and thoughts are with your entire family.
mari gallivan-(Alpers)
September 4, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
George Bonnell
September 3, 2008
I am truly sorry about your loss, He was a very special friend to me as well as to many others. I will truly miss him with all my heart.
Bobie Jo Horn
September 3, 2008
It seems like just about everytime I saw Joe, he had a smile on his face. He will be greatly missed.
Kimberly Weber
September 3, 2008
To the family of Joe Malik: So sorry for your loss. Joe was a wonderful, talented person!
Jeff (Chippy) Elmer
September 3, 2008
I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU AS "MY" GOOD FRIEND, SHAKEY JOE.
YOU WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED!
REST IN PEACE, MY FRIEND.
WE WILL MEET AGAIN SOMEDAY!
Jennifer & Mike Schrader
September 3, 2008
You will be greatly missed. The creativity you had when placing the ink to the paper was far amazing and inspiring!
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