Joseph Peter Brozowski

1958 - 2025

Brozowski, Joseph Peter
SELKIRK - Joseph Peter Brozowski, 66, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on January 31, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. Joseph was born in Albany, N.Y., on October 24, 1958, to the late Anthony J. and Agnes (Wark) Brozowski. He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Doris (Ginter) Brozowski; son, Andrew Brozowski, and wife, Erin Kane; and son, Craig Brozowski and wife, Leanna (Femia) Brozowski. He is also survived by half-brother, Lenny (Linda) Tanski; sister, Diane (Ron) Dockter; and brother, Tony (Faye) Brozowski; along with many cousins, 25 nieces and nephews, 25 grandnieces and grandnephews, and one great-grandniece.
Joseph was a 1976 graduate of Cardinal McCloskey and attended the grade school at Saint Casimir. He was a dedicated bowler and softball player for over 40 years. He was a passionate sports fan of the Boston Red Sox, Minnesota Vikings, and the New York Rangers. He worked over three years for Simmons Machine Tool in Menands, was the first employee of Whiting Enterprises, worked 25 years for the N.Y.S. Department of State, and nearly eight more years for the N.Y.S.I.T., before retiring in 2022. He was a member of the Albany Polish American Citizen Club, the Hruku Hellraisers, the International Polka Association, and the Watervliet Colonie Elks Club #1500. Joe was a frequent fill-in host on the Polka Spotlight Show on WVCR 88.3 The Saint on Sunday mornings, most notably providing trivia questions about the Super Bowl every year. He co-hosted a public access show "Sports Quiz" on local T.V. in the '80s. Joe Bro, as his friends knew him, was a trivia whiz especially when it came to the topics of sports, music, and history. Since youth, he enjoyed collecting and reading comic books, a hobby which he passed on and shared with his two sons and extended family. He enjoyed listening to polka music, golfing in retirement, and coaching many youth sports teams. He was involved in many fantasy football, baseball, and NASCAR leagues. The longest he participated in was the Empire Rotisserie League, which began in 1986.
Joe was very family oriented, always making sure he was present at games, gatherings, and all of the big life events. He had a wonderful sense of humor and quick wit that always sent everyone home with a smile, laugh, and fond memories. He will be deeply missed, but his impact and memory will be present at every future family occasion.
Joe was involved in many youth sports, including coaching little league baseball, filming for the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk football team, and volunteering at many basketball and baseball camps throughout the years.
In lieu of flowers, Joe asked that you help support a local youth sports group in his memory.
Family and friends are invited to attend visitation, on Friday, February 7, 2025, from 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., with a Time of Sharing Service to begin at 6:30 p.m., at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie, N.Y. 12205.