Joseph George Smarowsky, age 68 passed away on September 22, 2017 after a fighting a very difficult illness. He was born in Girardville, PA.
Joseph worked many years for the City of St Petersburg Public Works Department. He took pride in maintaining the City Lakes and keeping them clean for a healthy environment. He thoroughly enjoyed working outdoors in the Florida Sun. Joseph had an interest in Fitness and weight lifting; but he especially loved our beautiful beaches, and spending time in the surf and the sand.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Mary and James Smarowsky; his son, Joey Smarowsky; and a step-daughter, Ashley Mayes. He is survived by his children, Joseph Smarowsky, Dawn Smarowsky-Lucarelli, Nicole Smarowsky-Parks, Stephen Smarowsky, Nicholas Smarowsky, Lisa Smarowsky-Martin, Dominic Smarowsky, Aaron Smarowsky, Jesse Smarowsky; and step-children Adam Smith, CJ Bargman, and Jerome Bargman; brothers, James Smarowsky, Jerry Smarowsky, Anthony Smarowsky, Charles Smarowsky; and many grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be officiated by Pastor Stephen Smarowsky at 11:00AM on Thursday, November 9, 2017, at the Vintage Grace Church. The church is located at 5495 Park Boulevard North, Pinellas Park, FL 33781.
My brother Joe was one of a kind. You never knew exactly what he was up to. He had his ups and downs but even though I never really seen him much. Because he was always moving about. I always had a great time with Joe. It was like a little adventure when we went out.You never knew what was going to happen and he always made me laugh.So I know I will miss him dearly and I know he can rest in peace now.
My dad was definitely a big influence on my life. We had our ups and downs, but he was everything you could ask for. He was the guy who crack jokes at anything he could. He had a stepping machine upstairs that he was on every morning and it was one of his favorite things he liked to do besides his collection of antique cars watching movies, or his favorite wrestling. I lived with my dad most of my childhood and still wish he is was here. He was a great man, and I know we will reunite one day.