Joseph Barszczewski

Joseph F. Barszczewski Sr. of Greenport died May 29, 2024. He was 86.

Born Dec. 20, 1937, at Eastern Long Island Hospital, he was the son of Joseph F. and Helen (Slediewski) Barszczewski. He married his wife, Patricia, on June 19, 1960. Mr. Barszczewski served in the U.S. Navy and worked as an aeronautical engineer in Calverton for Northrop Grumman.

He was a 58-year member of the Greenport Fire Department and enjoyed hobbies including farming and activities related to being a volunteer firefighter.

Predeceased by his daughter Donna Biggs, Mr. Barszczewski is survived by his wife, Patricia Barszczewski; children Deborah Schade, Joseph Barszczewski Jr., Sharon Langer and Joanne Bowlus; siblings Dorothy Nine and Kathy Elak; 17 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

The family will receive visitors Monday, June 3, from 3 to 7 p.m., with a firematic service at 6:30 p.m. at Horton-Mathie Funeral Home in Greeenport. A funeral Mass is scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 4, at St. Agnes R.C. Church in Greenport, officiated by Father Piotr Narkiewicz. Burial will follow at St. Agnes Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Greenport Fire Department Star Hose company.