Joseph P. Kalesnik

To Joes' Family,

Mr. Kalesnik was truly one of the Great Ones. He will be missed.

To The Diane and family,
I was extremely sadden to hear the news of Joe's passing. He was a fine , funny man who was committed to his job and mostly importantly his family. He was truly a force to be reckoned with. I always smile when I hear his name.
Rich (Miralocka)Micelotta

I had the pleasure of knowing Joe quite a few years ago from Cass Street, Sacred Heart, and
Cathedral High. We played sandlot football at Emily Bill Park and then with Cathedral High.
He really excelled in ever thing he did. It was a real pleasure to have known Joe.
To all the Kalesnik family my sincere sympathy

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Joe always made me smile, he was quite a guy!! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Sandy Fickert (nutrition BMC)

For a while I was a member of the Linden St. Gang with Joey Maroon, Joe Kalesnik, et al.

We hung around Roland's Cellar Store (when Roland wasn't chasing us about), Emily Bill Park and the boys' club for swimming, basketball, the library and crafts. It was a great time to be a kid in Springfield. Joe had a raspy voice and we all called him Slapsy Maxi.

Under his rough Russian exterior was a gentle soul, a religious kid and a very smart kid who marched to a different drummer. ...