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Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 12, 2013.

Joseph L. Broz

HEATH: Joseph Leonard Broz, 76, of Heath, passed away peaceably on February, 8, with family at his side at the Selma Markowitz Center in Newark, OH.

Joe was born March 3, 1936 in Cleveland, OH. He graduated from The Ohio State University with a Master's Degree in Microbiology. He was a biochemist for Ross Labs and Chemical Abstracts Service. For the last several years he ran HomeBuyer's Inspection Service. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy and Active Reserves.

Joe is survived by a brother, Richard (Pauline) Broz, Nahunta, GA; a sister, Arlene Dixon, Hebron, OH; and a special nephew, Bryan (Amanda) Dixon, Pataskala, OH.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul & Jessie Riboczi.

Joe felt community service was important. Among his many involvements were: past president of Northeast Kiwanis Club, Man-to-Man prison release program, Boy Scout leader, Big Brothers, foster parent to many, and served on the Board of Directors of The Bridge, a Northland Counseling Center. In recent years, he volunteered at St. Vincent Haven in Newark.

A special thanks to Craig Rowe, his caregiver for the last several months, Hospice of Central Ohio, and visiting nurse, Linda.

Interment will be at Union Cemetery with a private ceremony.

Contributions can be made to Hospice of Central Ohio, PO Box 430, Newark, OH 43058.

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William Hoover

August 17, 2013

I just came across Joseph Broz's obituary through Ancestry.com. I know Joe Broz through my previous landlord Greg Ruble Dublin Ohio who owned a multifamily property on OSU campus and the Grandview area. Joe would do various work for Greg on the properties. Joe always had a great sense of humor and enjoyable to talk to. R.I.P. Joseph Broz.

fred toban

March 6, 2013

i'm going to miss you joe. thanks for all you done.

fred toban

March 6, 2013

sorry to hear of this passing. i'm one of joe's, man-man friends-fred toban. joe was a wonderful man he really taught me alot when i got out of prison. he always came to see me in and out of prison. he took me fishing and dinner and had very meaning words for me. last i saw him was in december. i will truly miss him. fred toban.

Gregory Russ

March 3, 2013

Joe was a good friend for many years. He was always kind and always did things for others. I will miss him and know that he will be missed. I have kept in contact constantly with him over about 25 years. We did many things together and I helped him at times with his home improvement business. He will always be a great memory in my life.

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Sue Funk

February 25, 2013

I met Joe at CAS. Although I haven't seen him in many years, I have good memories of him - he was always cheerful and willing to help anyone who needed assistance. My sympathies go out to his family and close friends.

Carl and Sandy Russ

February 22, 2013

Joseph went far beyond the average person in offering help to others. He was a very,very special person and will be greatly missed

February 15, 2013

I am sorry to hear about Joe. He was in the CAS bowling league for a few years. He was a very personable person.

Jim Csaszar

February 13, 2013

I will really miss Joe. I met him when I was a new member in Kiwanis in 1981.

KAY BARTON

February 13, 2013

YES HE SOUNDS LIKE A GREAT GUY BUT I KNOW HE HAD A GREAT SISTER THAT HUNG WITH HIM THROUGH THINK AND THIN..SAD I NEVER GOT TO KNOW HIM

Bill and Roxann Callahan

February 12, 2013

Sincerest condolences to Joe's family and friends, I'm sure he will be greatly missed. My husband and I only had the pleasure of meeting Joe a few times, but he really made an impact, what a kind man he was. So sorry to hear of his passing. The world could sure use a few more like him. We know that unfortunately he really struggled with his health the past few years, may he rest in peace.

Steven Heyman

February 12, 2013

Thank you for your friendship the past 47 years.

Joe was always there to lend a hand. He went well beyond friendship. He enjoyed our trips to woodworking shows, I think he owned most tools in existence. Joe loved sawdust. We dined
often he loved good food. Joe always had the name of a electrician, plumber, or the source for most project materials. Joe only knew friends. Joe was extremely generous of his time and resources and kindness.

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