BROTHER JOSEPH JOZWIAK, FSC
1947-2025
Born Joseph Andrew Jozwiak in Detroit MI on 10 November 1947
Died at CentraState Medical Center in Freehold NJ on 20 October 2025
Entered the Barrytown NY Novitiate on 1 July 1965
Received the Religious Habit & Name, Joseph Celestine, on 1 September 1965
Pronounced Perpetual Vows in Albany NY in 1974
ASSIGNMENTS
1966–1970
Troy NY/Washington DC
Scholasticate
1970–1974
Albany NY
La Salle School
1974–1976
Camarillo CA
California Lutheran College
(graduate studies)
1976–1977
Garden Grove CA
Diocese of Orange (Counselor)
1977–1982
Albany NY
La Salle School
1982–1983
Lincroft NJ
District Leadership – NY
(Formation)
1983–1990
Warren MI
De La Salle Collegiate
1990–1994
Romeoville IL
Christian Brothers Conference
Formation Secretary)
1994–2002
Warren MI
De La Salle Collegiate
2002–2005
Lincroft NJ
District Leadership – NY
(Vocation Director)
2005–2009
Lincroft NJ
District Leadership – NY
(Auxiliary Visitor)
2009–2023
Syracuse NY
Christian Brothers Academy
2023–2024
Albany NY
Christian Brothers Academy
(resident)
2024–2025
Lincroft NJ
De La Salle Hall
(resident)
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS
Thursday, 30 October 2025
Visitation – 11.00am to 12.00pm
Funeral Mass – 12.00pm
Saint Hyacinth Church
3151 Farnsworth Avenue · Detroit MI 48211
Interment – following
Mount Olivet Cemetery
17100 Van Dyke Avenue · Detroit MI 48234
Brother Joseph died unexpectedly Monday afternoon.
The District of Eastern North America remembers
Brother Joseph with memorial liturgies according to the tradition of the Institute.
Through their prayers, communities and individuals
entrust Brother Joseph to God’s loving care.
Amen.
† May he rest in peace. †
