Joseph Barboriak Obituary

Barboriak, Joseph Born to Eternal Life on October 4, 2009, at the age of 86. Dear husband of Gertrude (nee Zmarzlak) for 53 years. Dear father of Peter, Daniel (Christine) and Eric (Laura). Loving grandfather of Josephine, Vincent, Joseph and Emily. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Medical College of Wisconsin or Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Visitation Saturday, October 10, 2009, at ST. VINCENT PALLOTTI EAST (5424 W. Bluemound), from 9AM until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 11AM. Committal Holy Cross. CHURCH AND CHAPEL Skubal - Koelsch - Larsen Bros. 414-476-0052 Obit - Condolences - Directions www.churchandchapel.com

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Oct. 8, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Barboriak

14 Entries

October 19, 2009

Dear Mrs. Barboriak and Family,

I was so saddened to hear of Dr. Barboriak's death when I got back into town this weekend.

We go back to the 70's when I began my career in research at the VA. He was brilliant, kind and an excellent teacher and friend to many. He was a model for young scientists to follow.

He used to visit my office at least once a week long after he retired. Now that I am working at MCW, he would still stop by my office here just to say hello and see how things were going.

He truly exemplified the "greatest generation" and the researchers he so exquisitely trained as well as the lives of all he touched will live on as his legacy. The world has lost a real gentleman and I am pleased and proud to have known him.

My sympathy and prayers are with you all.

Jeaninne Leming
Medical College of Wisconsin

Laura Castillo

October 13, 2009

Mrs Barboriak and Family

I am so sorry to hear of you loss. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you. My deepest sympathy

Christine Quandt

October 12, 2009

Dear Mrs. Barboriak and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked in Pharmacology for a short time and came to know Dr. Barboriak during his visits to keep up with the Department's activities. He was one of the most kind, gentle and caring people I have ever met. He will be missed.

October 11, 2009

Dear Gertrude,

I'm sorry to hear of Joe's death. I didn't find out until today or I would have stopped for the service. Joe was a major mentor for me as I started my career at the Medical College in 1978. I greatly appreciated his insight and his ability to guide. I also appreciated the chance to work with his sons as they were developing their research careers.

My condolences.

Ray

Ray Hoffmann, PhD
Professor of Biostatistics
Pediatrics Dept., MCW

October 11, 2009

Mrs Barboriak and family,

Dr Barboriak will be missed. He was a gentleman in every sense of the word. I appreciated all his support throughout my career. I joined the MCW faculty and VA staff in 1980. Dr Barboriak was a constant inspiration through his scholarship and inquisitiveness. I thought the words by his son at the funeral were perfect and captured the man completely. We will all miss him and we continue to benefit from his contributions.

Edmund "Ed" Duthie MD
Professor of Medicine (Geriatrics/Gerontology)
Chief Division of Geriatrics/Gerontology
Medical College of Wisconsin

Lead Physician Geriatrics
Medicine Subspecialties Division (CC-G)
Milwaukee VA

October 9, 2009

Mrs. Barboriak:
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. We spent memorable as co-researchers at the Medical College and V.A.Medical Center. He was always an inspiration to me in my early days of research. . His sweet words made me to march on. My heart felt sympathy to you and your family.
Dr. Viswanath Kurup
Prof. Emeritus
Medical College of Wisconsin
[email protected]

Susanne Silverstein

October 9, 2009

My condolences to the family of Dr. Barboriak. I had the pleasure of working with him many moons ago at the VA. He was a very charming man. Dr. Barboriak was also a devoted scientist, a hard worker who happend to enjoy the challenge of his lab.

Carol Knapp

October 9, 2009

Mrs. Barboriak, I am sad to hear about Dr. Barboriak's passing. I was a secretary in Pharmacology with him for a good number of years; I have not one negative memory. I would go to him with my nutrition questions and general chat. Even when I moved to another dept., anytime we saw each other in the cafeteria, he had a friendly greeting. I am sorry for your loss-I'll be praying.

Marcy Neuburg

October 9, 2009

I am saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Barboriak. I had the honor of being one of his physicians for a number of years. Like many, I was profoundly moved by his spirit and wisdom. I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to his wife and extended family. Marcy Neuburg, MD

Victoria Hoeft

October 9, 2009

My deepest sympathy to you and your family. It was always a treat to have Dr. Barboriak visit the Research Office at the VA Medical Center. His sweet words always made me smile!

Victoria Hoeft
Research Office
Zablocki VAMC

Phil Cook

October 9, 2009

Dr. Barboriak was one of the kindest and thoughtful person I have ever known. He will be missed by all of us here in research administration at the VA. My prayers go to you and your family.

Marlene Kapustanczek

October 9, 2009

Mrs.Barboriak,and family,
I had the opportunity to meet Dr.Barboriak at the VA in research service. Our ongoing joke after each
converstion we had was "find the money"!
And I would chip in and say "if I find
it I'll split it with you"!
There were times we had lunch together
in the VA canteen, and we always talked
about our families. It was my pleasure
to eat,and talk with him.
I will always try to keep his spirit,
and "money" in my thoughts, which would
mean I would keep him and his family
in my thoughts and prayers.
Marlene Kapustanczek
VA Medical Center
Research Service-Supply
P.S. If I do find the "green money"
I will get in touch and split it 50/50.

Garrett Gross

October 8, 2009

Dear Gertrude and family: I was very sad to hear of Joe's passing today. He was such a wonderful human being as well as scientist and he will be greatly missed by many friends and family and me in particular since he always came to visit my office almost every Thursday at noon for the past several years. He had a keen sense of humor and was always interested in what my lab was doing and if we had enough money to do our research. I looked forward to his visits and missed him when he stopped coming several months ago. I was glad I got to see him at Woodland Hills recently and as usual he made me feel lucky that I had him as a friend and colleague for all these many years here at MCW. I will not be able too attend his mass Saturday as I will be out of town but I will be thinking of you during this hard time and wish you my sincere condolences. Enjoy the many happy memories he must have given you. Sincerely, Garrett Gross Pharmacology Department

October 8, 2009

So sorry to hear about Dr. Barboriak. I had the pleasure of working with him for a short time as his secretary at the Medical College before he retired. He was a great man!

Lori Putnins

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