Joseph C. Bozdech, 75, of Norwood passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2012. Beloved husband of Lillian (nee Stubits).Loving father and father-in-law of Gregory and Lori of League City, TX, MaryLee and Michael McGoorty of New City, Mark and
Lisa of Mahwah, and Jody and Peter Calabrese of Congers. Adored grandfather of
Ashley, Joseph, Jillian, Michael, Peter J., and Thomas. Dear brother of Walter
Bozdech and Frieda Ginsburg. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends.
Joseph retired from the Sheet Metal Union Local 28 after 57 years of service, and was devoted to his next fulltime job as “Papa”. Throughout his life he was involved
in many organizations. He was a Lifetime Member of the Norwood Fire Department,
President of the Norwood Board of Health, Coach for the Norwood Little League,
President of the Parents Guild at Immaculate Conception School, Member of the
Holy Name Society at Immaculate Conception Church and served as an Usher, Coach
of the Motorcross Bicycle Racing Team, Member of the Norwood American Legion,
involved in the Knights of Columbus and volunteered teaching children at
Elmwood School. Joseph was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He will be missed by all who were touched by him.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday 12 Noon at Immaculate Conception RC Church, Norwood. Visiting hours are Sunday 7-9 PM and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave., Northvale.
Those who wish may make donations to Immaculate Conception Church, 211 Summit Street, Norwood, NJ 07648.
www.pizzifuneralhome.com