Joseph J. Karmazin Jr.

Joseph J. Karmazin Jr. obituary

Joseph J. Karmazin Jr.

Joseph Karmazin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kloecker Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. - Erie (a.k.a. Francis V. Kloecker on Oct. 15, 2025.

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Joseph J. Karmazin, Jr., age 58, of Erie, PA., passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025. He was born on December 21, 1966, a son of Joseph J., Sr., and Judy Szparaga Karamzin.

Joe was a tool and die maker most of his life, and was a member of the Polish Falcons, Nest 610. He loved to fish and hunt, golf, and spend time with his two little buddies, Sydney (Love of his life) and Sampson.

Joe was preceded in death by his father, Joseph J. Karmazin, Sr., and his sister-in-law, Kim Glancy Seyboldt.

He is survived by his wife, Debbie Glancy Karmazin; daughter, Jenna Karmazin (Fiancé Ryan); grandson, Joshua; and his sister, Kim Pius (Andy).

We will think about you every day and talk about you always. We will hold you close to our hearts, and that is where you will remain.

The Kloecker Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. is handling the private arrangements and burial. Send condolences to www.kloeckerfuneralhome.com.

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