Joseph C. Zarek

I extend heartfelt sympathy to Joe's family and friends. I cannot adequately express the sadness I feel at losing such a special human being. Joe's kindness, loyalty, and sense of humor were a gift to those of us who volunteer at the Berkshire Talking Chronicle. My 5-minute break will never be the same without Joe's phone call. I know he'll still be listening. Rest in Peace, friend.

My condolences to the Zarek family..Its been many years since I've seen Mr. Zarek, but my fondest memory of him is he always was there to give a push on the swings at cheshire school..He was a nice man who always took the time to get to know all of us kids at the playground..God Bless you dear friend..Your kindess will be missed..

We are saddened by the news of Joe's passing. He was inspirational to me both in profession and his involvement in youth baseball. We regret breaking one of Yogi Berra's appropriate rules.."always attend your friends funerals or they won't attend yours". We will however participate in his public farewell by remembering him in prayer during the time of his funeral.

To the family and friends of Joe Zarek. My deepest heartfelt condolences go out to you. I've only known Joe for six years, but we talked almost every week by phone. He listened to me read the newspaper over the air at the Berkshire Talking Chronicle and couldn't wait to call and tell me that I had pronounced some Polish name exactly right. He would tell me about the history of the area and jokes that he'd heard. I was priviledged to spend time with him at various functions, and he always...