AUBURN - Joseph M. Wisniewski, Jr., 64, of Auburn, passed away suddenly but peacefully at home Thursday, September 13, 2012.

Mr. Wisniewski was born February 6, 1948 in Manchester, the son of Joseph and Mary Frances "Fran" (Peeden) Wisniewski, Sr. He attended local schools. Joe ("Big Joe") was a member of the Manchester Memorial High School "Class of 1966". He graduated from Bowdoin College and earned his law degree from Suffolk University Law School. Joe was a member of the football team in both high school and college and an avid sports car race fan. He earned an advanced legal degree in taxation, with honors, from Boston University School of Law.

Joe practiced law in Manchester from 1975 to 2002 when he retired due to medical reasons. Joe received awards and special recognition for providing pro bono legal services to those who could not afford an attorney. He strongly believed in public service and volunteered his time to various organizations over the years. He was a member of the NH Bar Foundation. Its mission is that justice be understood by and available to all people of New Hampshire.

Members of his family include his wife of 35 years, Janine Gawryl of Auburn; a brother, Donald Wisniewski of Pittsburg, Pa.; a sister, who selflessly and generously donated her kidney in a transplant to Joe in 1997, Karin Schlesinger of St. Petersburg, Fla.; and a cousin, Thomas Wisniewski, an accountant in Manchester.

Funeral services and burial were private.

Contributions in Joe's memory may be made to the NH Bar Foundation at www.nhbarfoundation.org or by mail to 2 Pillsbury St., Concord, NH 03301.

Durning, Bykowski & Young Funeral Home, 285 Manchester St., Manchester was in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Concord Monitor on Sep. 18, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Wisniewski

21 Entries

Heather Wickens

January 13, 2013

So sorry to hear of Joe's passing. I enjoyed working with him, he was always determined and I appreciated his humor. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Heather/Personal Trainer

September 29, 2012

Ruth Kleinfeld

September 21, 2012

Dear Janine, you and your husband must have had a wonderful time sharing a great profession. So sorry for your untimely loss. With sincere condolences,

John Gorski

September 21, 2012

Our deepest condolences to the Wisniewski family on the loss of their loved one and may his dearly departed sould rest in peace this day in the house of the Lord. We did not know Joe but were friends of the Wisniewski family (Tommy)and his parents.

John and Judy (Coviello) Gorski
Olympia, Washington

Alan Coutu

September 20, 2012

Karen: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

September 19, 2012

Janine, I was sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Please accept our condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Ed Richards & Connie Ryan

September 18, 2012

I'll always remember "Big Joe" from our high school days and attending our class reunions. You will not be forgotten. Rest in peace, my friend.

Laura Huffman

September 18, 2012

Janine, you and Joe have given so much to me over the past few months. I can never thank you enough. Joe had such a great sense of humor and I enjoyed talking to him with our long conversations. He provided my parents with a sort of friendship unparalleled to any other. He will be so missed. Xoxo, Laura

September 18, 2012

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Joe Hayden

September 18, 2012

Janine, my thoughts go out to you in your loss.

September 18, 2012

Dear Janine,
Please accept my condolences for your loss. Joseph was not only a brilliant student, but he gave Memorial a true sense of spirit with our "Big Joe" cheer. I will always remember how patient he was with the students who were not as gifted academically. May your happy memories of Joseph help you through this difficult time.
With sympathy, Joanie (Sullivan) Flurey

Phyllis Forant

September 18, 2012

My deepest synmpathy

Barb St.Louis

September 18, 2012

My deepest condolences.

Marge Hallyburton

September 18, 2012

Janine, I am so sorry for your loss. In the months that I worked for Joe while awaiting bar results, I learned a lot from him and from you. Primarily, I learned what it means to truly care for your clients and your profession. My deepest sympathy,

Melody Richard

September 18, 2012

Janine, I am so sorry to hear about Joe. You have many memories to keep in your heart and keep with you always. I remember pro-bono etc... You take care of yourself, I'm thinking of you,

Melody

Melody Richard

September 18, 2012

Janine, I am so sorry to hear about Joe. You have many wonderful memories in your heart that will be there always. I remember Pro-Bono etc... Take care of yourself, I'm thinking of you, Melody

George Asselin

September 18, 2012

I am saddened by the passing of Joe. I saw him just last week as a customer, and Joe has been a friend for years. I want to express my sympathies to Janine and family.

F. Michael Keefe

September 18, 2012

Janine, I read with sorrow about Joe's passing in today's Union Leader. I know he struggled with health issues in recent years. May God bless you and your family during this difficult time. My condolences and prayers are with you.

Debi Langlais

September 18, 2012

May you rest in peace Attorney Wisniewski. You were someone I looked up to in the legal profession and will always be remembered by me. Your service to the State of New Hampshire was astounding and I hope to someday follow in your shoes. Now fly with the angels you belong with.

September 18, 2012

I am very sorry to hear about Joe. We used his services on several occasions and thought he was terrific, both as a lawyer and as an individual.

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