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Joseph Krosoczka Obituary
Joseph is survived by his six children and eleven grandchildren and many nieces and nephews: Joseph M. and Diane M. Krosoczka of Spencer; Leslie A. Krosoczka of Worcester; Stephen A. and Melissa M. Krosoczka of Paxton and their children Megghan, Shannon and Ryan; Lynn A. and Michael P. Boyle of Grafton and their children Michael, Brittany, Matthew and Griffin: Holly A. and Brian V. O'Neil of Worcester and their children Ashley, Allison and Amanda; Jarrett J. and Gina M. Krosoczka of Northampton and their daughter Zoe. He was predeceased by his brother, E. David Cross and six sisters, Jennie Gibris, Mary Bogigian, Josephine Dudek, Beatrice Lohnes, Helen Cook and Anna Altieri.
Joseph was born in Worcester, the son of Joseph and Anna (Kozlowski) Krosoczka. He served in the U.S. Navy and received the WWII Victory Medal and the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre Medal. He graduated from Commerce High School and then worked for several companies through the years, including Norton and K & C Machine before establishing several manufacturing businesses. In 1955, he founded Sem-Tec, Inc., a Massachusett-based supplier servicing the ball valve industry, followed by Atlantic Ball Valve Corp. and Tubevalv, Inc. Joe was a member of Our Lady of Angels Parish, the Worcester Lodge of Elks and enjoyed spending time with his family and at his vacation home in Hampton Beach, NH. He will be remembered for his kindness, caring heart and sense of humor. We feel truly blessed to have had Joe as our father, grandfather, and mentor and will miss him more than words can express.
The funeral is Saturday, June 5th from O'CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue with a Mass at 10:00 AM in Our Lady of the Angels Church, 1222 Main Street, burial will follow in Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling hours are Friday, June 4th from 6:00 until 9:00 PM in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
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Lee Ann Glynn
June 8, 2010
Leslie, I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gillian Bonazoli
June 8, 2010
Jarrett, I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your grandfather. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
Holly Longbottom
June 7, 2010
Leslie, I just wanted you to know that if the tears I saw could build a stairway carry your love and soul to reach your dad. My thoughts and prayer are with your family. Your brothers ulugy touched my heart.
Holly M. Longbottom
June 6, 2010
to joe's family: joe was one of mmy first employers and i never forgot joe and some members of the family.god bless joe you were a very hard worker,you deserve a rest it was my pleasure to know you.john parlee
June 6, 2010
Hi Everyone, I am very sad for all of you, and I am also sad that I didn't know about Uncle Joe's passing until now, I would have liked to have come to the wake and pay my respects. Please know that my thoughts are with all of you at this very sad time.
Your cousin,
Lorrie Parajeckas
Dom & Peg Bucca
June 5, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sam Houston
June 4, 2010
Dear Krosoczka Family,
Sorry to look on-line and read of the passing of a wonderful man. My thoughts and prayers are with your family through this time of sorrow.
Brad Haddad
June 4, 2010
Dear Holly-
I am saddened at the death of your father.
May God give him eternal rest and may his soul rest in peace.
Please be strong and accept my most sincere condolences.
All my sympathy is with you, and your family.
Regards,
Brad
Kim Floser
June 4, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow. Holly, your father is a great guy. You and your family have lots of wonderful memories to hold. With deepest sympathy.....
June 4, 2010
Lynn and family, May God bless you in your time of sorrow. You are in my prayers. Pamala George
MARY ANN ANDERSON
June 4, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
MARY ANN ANDERSON
June 4, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Michelle Gour
June 4, 2010
I am so very sorry for your loss. I will keep your family in my prayers. Please accept my condolences.
Beth Rinaldo
June 4, 2010
To Melissa and Family,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
cathy beando
June 4, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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