Joseph Szostak

Still miss you Joe - and the songs, and the lace curtains and piano in your living room where you gave me voice lessons, and the cups of hot water and honey, and Puddles and Creampuff, and how much you made Halloween and Christmas fun for your students - the caroling and the decorations, and your patience teaching voice lessons to someone who wanted to sing but really did not have that God-given talent, but had the chance to try in your Brookdale Community College Oasis events. Thank you....

I will always remember Joe and treasure the memories. There was never a hill too high to climb or a challenge he couldn´t overcome. RIP my good friend and condolences to his wonderful family. Marti

My condolence to Mr. Szostak's family. Saddening hear of his passing. Thought of him today as I have throughout the years. Googled his name to find he's gone. He was loving hearted as he taught me to use my voice "soar like Barbara Striesand". I will always appreciate his motivational influence at BCC (1977-79). May he Rest In Power. Love and Light Sent Here and Now. ❣

Joseph was a devoted music teacher and created of the Ocean Township Chorus. He was a marvelous instructor and led many young people to appreciate the beauty of music and its many forms. I have such joyous memories of the many programs he created at Ocen Township. Much love to all who adored him.

I think about Joe all the time and how he was able to change everywhere he was for the better. He was a wonderful friend to me and many others. He was passionate about things, always looking out for people. And he LOVED his family so much. He is missed every day. Peace to Joe and all who knew him and love him.

I miss Joe allot. I often think about what a completely knowledgeable and talented person he was - no one knew as much about music as he did nor could teach it to others as well as he did, how much he loved Halloween and Christmas, how much he loved animals, his Oasis events at BCC - what an interesting, smart and dynamic person he was. He was fun. Rest in peace Joe - and Puddles and Creampuff.

Joe,
You were the closest of friends to me. We knew each other better than anyone it seems. Late Friday nights around the piano singing and just enjoying each others company. Trips to NYC for dinner and a theater, then long walks on the west side and crashing when we had to many. It was pure decadence. I didn't know much then, what I know now and I pray for peace for you. May your soul be at rest. I did enjoy our time together.
As you always said...C YA.

Lovingly,
Michael

I just thought of Joe Szostak when I passed a few pink flamingos just now. They are forever an emblem of his work in FH to me. I am sad to know that he has died. I was a news reporter when he became mayor and just loved the person he was and the warmth he had for the town and its people. Before he took office, he was always good for a public comment at the council meetings, typically bugging the council in the way that only a person demanding public officials do their job can. Lots of love to...

Mr. Szostak was one of the most influential teachers in my life. I had the pleasure of being in his music class at Thorne Jr. High school in 1968. He taught me more about music in one semester then I have learned in the rest of my life. Thank you for the good times Mr. Szostak. Rest in peace.