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Joseph Chajkowski Obituary
December 14, 1950 - March 24, 2019
Bloomingburg, NY
Joseph J. Chajkowski, a longtime resident and self-employed carpenter, died unexpectedly at home on Sunday, March 24, 2019. He was 68 years old.
The son of Frank and Doris Greely Chajkowski, he was born on December 14, 1950 in Brooklyn, NY.
Joe was affectionately called "Joe the Polak" by his many friends and was known for his generosity and craftsmanship in his business. He loved his family and friends and will be sorely missed.
Joe is survived by his daughter, Melissa and her husband, John Shoemaker of Middletown; four grandchildren: Jordan, Darian, Ariele and Charlie; a sister, Madeline McCann and her husband, Bernie; brother, Phillip Chajkowski and his wife, Suzanne; as well as many nieces and nephews.
He was pre-deceased by his parents, his wife Clorinda and his beloved daughter, Jennifer.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m., Sunday May 5 at Mamakating Park in Bloomingburg, NY.
Arrangements are under the direction of Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, 130 Highland Ave., Middletown, NY. www.applebee-mcphillips.com
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Dave geel
June 8, 2025
We loved old Cagney and Edward g Robinson movies ,you are loved &missed ,see you soon joe !!!!!
October 31, 2019
My friend Joe. Lived next door a long time growing up. Spent lots of time with him and did we have some crazy wonderful memories of doing what kids did then. A mix of Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall and a love of Bloominberg. One guest said it before and it sums him up well. A good guy with always a good outlook on things. Memories flood my mind but in short I am glad he was my friend for a very long time. Greg Forte Bye Joe-- see ya later!
tom muldoon
April 4, 2019
The godson of Rodney Dangerfield and Don Rickles; a deciple of Huntz Hall and Slip Mahoney, the transplant from Red Hook with the heart as big as Brooklyn and the candy store excitement about living in Bloomingburg,Joe was the one, the only "Joe the Polak" in Bloomingburg, in America, in the world.
It was our good fortune that he chose to live here; it was our pleasure to know him; they are our smiles he left us with.
Dianne Piatt
March 31, 2019
So sorry for your Loss Madeline and Family. May your Brother RIP.
Dianne Piatt
Carol Spratley
March 30, 2019
You will be missed by all for sure Joe..Godspeed tell all that are there Hello xo
Diane Bello
March 30, 2019
God bless your soul and Rest In Peace Joe ,my memories of you will always bring a smile.
George Williams
March 30, 2019
Rest In Peace my friend. You will be missed by all
Steve
March 30, 2019
RIP Joe. You were a one-of-a-kind guy, always good for a joke and a laugh.
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