Joseph Martin "Joe" Kolodziej

Andy & Family So sorry to hear that Joe has passed away to young. He will be missed always had time for a chat. Keep your memories close to you. R.I.P Joe.

We were so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Please accept our sincere sympathy and know that our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Humane Society

I am so sorry for your loss. Joe had a personality that would fit in with all the walks of life. He treated everyone the same. He was such a down to earth man. He cared and took the time to show he cared. He was a jokester. He had a way of making you see that your bad day always had positive turn around. He put everyone first before himself. Remember the good times. There is so so many.

To the Kolodziej family. My condolences on the passing of Joe. The Trela Family

So very sorry to hear, my condolences to you George and to your family. Best regards, Mark

All the years working with you, Joe at Hoo Lee Gardens. First thing you do wash the kitchen floor so you could get out early, at a busy hour, so we would come in the kitchen in a hurry and land on a wet floor. You would laugh like hell. Sarcastic remarks and jokes will be remembered always. We are in disbelief, you worked so hard, it just does not seem fair. All the multi-tasking jobs we did together. Never to be forgotten. You would introduce Dave to people as your Dad, rub his bald head for good luck, then big smile and the laugh. You are an original. Never forget you Joe. Till we meet again. Such a kind heart.

Deepest condolences to the Kolodjiez Family. R.I.P. Kai Ai Joe.

It is with a heavy heart that I say goodbye to a fellow worker a good friend and all around fantastic person. RIP Joey. Terry and Maxine .

Our deepest condolences to the Kolodjiez family. We are deeply saddened by Joe’s sudden passing. We fondly remember him as an extremely hard worker who balanced duties with lots of good humour and kindhearted gestures thus bringing smiles to those he worked and played with. His love for his family was so evident and he was always happy to lend a hand to those who needed it. He will be missed dearly. Rest in peace Kai Ai Joe!

Please accept my condolences at the passing of Joe a friend who was good for a smile or a wave .

Joe was a great man very kind and will be missed. May he Rest In Peace

Joe was a great man very kind and will be missed. May he Rest In Peace

We were very sad to hear that Joe had passed. He was a character and loved to laugh! Which we did at the little bingo years ago! RIP you will be missed.

My condolences to the Kolodziej family. Rest in Peace Joe, you will be missed by your Town of Cobourg Family. Gone way too soon.

Rest easy Joey I am sure you will keep the streets clean amongst the clouds, and remember Joey has only gone on ahead till you meet again

Andy, sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Much to young. Joe would be seen working around Cobourg all the time for the Town of Cobourg. My condolences to you and your family.

I will always remember you Joey especially when me and a few of our friends would pile into your orange Camaro and "tour" downtown Cobourg. You were always a sweet, caring person who should have had many many more years on this earth! Godspeed Joey. Until we meet again.

RIP ............Joe. and Thank you for everything you have been to all of us over the years. We not be sad that it is over... we will be glad that you happened !!! G &P

Sincere condolences to the Kolodziej family. We will miss his friendly smile and wave. He was a dedicated Town of Cobourg employee who became friends to so many people. Garth and Susan

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Humane Society

Sincere condolences to Andy, George, and the entire Kolodziej family. Joe was a genuinely wonderful person, colleague, and friend. He will be truly missed.

shocked & deeply saddened to hear about Joe|s sudden passing RIP my friend ,gone way to soon

I'm sorry to hear of Joe's passing. His cup was always half full. His gifts of chocolate would always make Ted or Donna smile. My thoughts are with his family. Rest in peace Joe.

My sincere condolences to all of the Kolodziej family. I will certainly miss seeing Joe at Doc and Veronica's Store and having a chat. RIP Joe.

Our condolences to Andy and the rest of the Kolodziej family on Joe's passing.

Andy George Helen and Julie please accept my sincere condolences. I was very saddened to learn of Joe’s passing. We worked together for a long time and I was proud to call him my friend. RIP Joe.

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Joe Kolodziej, he will be missed. He was a good friend, RIP Joe 💙.

Deepest condolences to the family at this most difficult time 🌹

Sorry to hear of Joe's passing, my condolences to the Kolodziej family

Our condolences to the family. Going to miss you Joe.

Dear George and Andy, I am so sorry to hear about Joe. He was such a friendly, recognizable presence in Cobourg. To the Kolodziej family, who have been my neighbours for decades, my sincere condolences…..Lynda

I really am so sorry for the loss of Joe. Hes been my friend since we were little kids. He really is gonna be missed, I probably waved to him at least twice a week. My condolences, ❤, Cindy

We are so very sorry to hear of Joe's passing. He was one of those people you always saw around Cobourg, whether working, or at the arena etc. His presence will be missed by many. Thinking of you all during this sad time.

Dear Andy & Family Sending sincere condolences to you and your family.Take care of each other. Jeanine La Fontaine-Clarey and Family

My condolences to the family. Joe was a great person. RIP.

Andy, Helen, George and Julie, So sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. Working in the same field ran into Joe often. Gone way too young. My condolences to you all. Look after yourselves and each other. RIP Joe.

I had known Joe since he was was just the little brother of Andy and Stan. He had personality plus and was a joy to converse with. It just isn't fair he didn't get to enjoy his well deserved retirement. RIP Joey

Very sad to hear of Joe's passing, our thoughts are with you at this difficult time

Sad to hear about Joe's passing. Our sincere condolences to the Kolodziej family.

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Humane Society

My condolences to the family. I have many fond childhood memories growing up on John street with Joe. Later on, he always had time for a chat and he will be missed. David Bates

A childhood full of memories with our next door neighbours! Rest peacefully Joe. Stacie Bozo Ratso 😉

A childhood full of memories with our next door neighbours! Rest peacefully Joe. Stacie Bozo Ratso 😉

We are so very sad to hear of Joe’s passing. He always made us laugh at the Legion. He will certainly be missed. Condolences to all his friends and family. May you Rest In Peace, Joe. Barb & Tom Hall

Nate. I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your uncle Joe. Although I didn't know him personally you spoke fondly of him. A person couldn't live in Cobourg and not have crossed paths with Joe in some way. My prayers and condolences go out to you and your family during this difficult time. I know you'll find comfort in reflecting on how his life impacted you and others. Take care.

To all the family members my deepest sympathy. Joe and my youngest son were great friends when we operated and owned Andrews Bake Shoppe, and will remember the great times they had together. May your fond memories help this untimely passing. God bless.

As a newspaper reporter for over two decades covering events and issues in Cobourg, not everybody was happy to see me or forthcoming with smiles. Joe always greeted me with a smile and if I asked what he thought about an issue he would have an answer. In a low key manner, he wasn't a skeptic but he didn't necessarily buy into whatever was the popular talking point about what was going on at town hall.

So sorry to here of the passing of Joe. I’ve known Joe since I was a kid he was the kindest and always so hardworking and always up for a good conversation. Joe you will be missed. May your family Cherish your memories forever. Thinking of you all at this time.

I am very saddened to hear of Joe’s passing…I’ve known Joe since our teens when we worked together at Hoo Lees…loved our conversations over the years…my condolences to the Kolodziej Family for their loss

Kolodziej Family: Saddened to learn of Joe passing on, he was a great guy, always an interesting conversation. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Our condolences on your loss.

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Humane Society

I've known Joe most of my life as well as several others within the Family. I always enjoyed seeing him hard at work, always with a wave and when we ran across each other on the street we always stood and chatted. Gone way too soon and way too young. !!

Helen, Julie, Samantha, Andy, George and all the family ... my sincerest sympathy at the loss of Joe. We all knew Joe as a character that would if needed do almost anything for you. He will always be missed. Bless you all.

To the Kolodziej family.,,, how saddened we were to hear of Joe’s passing. It was always like old times when we would meet Joe around town. We have such great memories of our families living on John street. Joe was a great guy and will be missed by so many!!!! Take care of each other❤️

So sorry to hear about Joe. It was always so nice to see him around town and at the legion. This town is a sadder place without his presence. Condolences to his family

So very sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. He was always a friendly face and easy to converse with. He will be missed by many. My condolences to his family

To the Kolodziej family sorry for your loss. Joe was a great man that everybody loved. Joe will be missed by many people, he was a friend to many people. Richard Van Dusen

Shocked to hear of Joe's passing. Joe and I would always joke about snow clearing as I would say he intentionally buried some of the driveways I shovelled. He would say it's about time I did some work. All round great guy. He will be missed greatly. RIP Joe.

My condolence to the Kolodziej family. I have known Joe for many years. A great friend. We tended bars together. He was a regular at our Orange Hall Bingos. Rest in peace my friend.

To say we were stunned to learn of Joe’s passing would be an understatement. He was such a great fella and enjoyed his chit chat at the weekend meat draws. RIP Joe 😘

Andy, Helen, Julie and George, it was with shock and disbelief when I heard of Joe's passing. Please accept our heart felt condolences.

Andy, Helen, Julie and George - oh my gosh - so very sorry to hear about Joe. My sincerest condolences. Always had great visits and laughs with Joe whenever we met around town. Big Hugs. Sending healing prayers to you all

So sorry for your loss, our deepest sympathy to the Kolodziej family. RIP Joey 🙏.

So sorry for your loss hugs to all of you ❤️ and I will miss Joe at the Meat Roll Friday nights.

So sad to hear the news of Joes passing. Our condolences to the family. We will miss you at the Legion❤️

I’m so sorry to hear this sad news. I worked with Joey at the Hoo Lee Gardens and we grew up in the same neighborhood. My condolences to the family. Rip my friend.

Gone way too soon; hard worker who always did his work with pride!! RIP Joe (co worker) you will be missed. Prayers for your family may they find peace .

So sorry to hear about Joe, he was truly a good guy, always so friendly. It breaks my heart to see him work so hard all those years and not be able to enjoy his retirement. My heart goes out to your family at this most difficult time. He will truly be missed.

Sincere sympathy to the Kolodziej family on the news of Joe's sudden passing. We've been neighbours for over forty years and he shovelled snow for my grandparents, the Beedhams, before we moved into the house. We will miss our curbside chats, just sorry Joe's well deserved retirement wasn't enjoyed longer.

I'm so sorry to hear this sad news. Deepest sympathy to the Kolodziej family. I remember Joey as a little boy being carried around by his big sisters. Time goes so fast. Lois (oulahen) simpson and Lois-Anne.

What sad, sad news. I am so sorry for your loss. I have such great memories of him as a kid around the house with Jaye. He worked for the town for 33 years but I think he has always worked, since he was about 6. I remember him helping out the milk man. I will miss running into him. It seemed to happen every couple of months - especially at the Cougar games. We'd have a quick chat and then he'd be off. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.

Our Thoughts & Prayers are with you all. Hugs. The Quemby Family.

Andy, Helen, George & Julie my heart is breaking for all of you. I’m at a loss for words. He was definitely one of a kind, running around the neighbourhood, jumping on the Fisher’s milk truck as a little kid, shovelling sidewalks, working at HooLee Gardens, working for the town, winning meat at the Legion. I’ll miss the sarcastic remarks and always remember the wonderful smile that always came afterwards. Life just isn’t very fair at times. Sending heartfelt condolences. You’re in my thoughts and prayers.

We are very saddened by the passing of Joe. He surely was a fixture in the Town of Cobourg. Our sincerest condolences to his Family & Friends. 🙏🏻 The Yorke Family

My deepest sympathy to the family Joe was a great person will forever hold great memories

Sending all of my thoughts and love to the whole family during this difficult time. It is clear not only to all of those who knew Joe, but by reading all of the lovely stories and condolences here that Joe brought so much light and laughter into the lives of all of the people he met. RIP Joe, you will be missed, but forever remembered for your kindness. <3

Rest peacefully Joe, you will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure to know you.

Our sincere condolences to your family. We spent many hours together losing our money at the meat rolls and sharing a laugh.

We were so saddened to hear of Joe's passing. We have known Joe since grade school. Had lots of good times , so grateful for the memories. Sending hugs and prayers to family. RIP Joe

So sorry to hear, He was a great Man

Rest in peace Joe You will be missed

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Julie and family I'm so sorry for your loss Joe was such a nice,friendly and all around good man, he will be greatly missed. Sincerely, Lorie

Rest in Peace, Joe. I still can't believe this is true. We go way back to our grade school days. Years have gone by, since then, but in more recent years, it always a nice chit chat at Country Style, in the mornings before work. How precious time is. We never know what the future holds in store. You were a great guy and you will be sorely missed.

Very sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Always a very sociable guy, chatting about everything. RIP Joe 🙏

My sincere condolences to the Kolodziej family. I feel lucky to have known and worked with him. He deserved a much longer time on this earth.

I work for the town as a crossing guard and Joe several times came and cleared my crosswalk and put salt down. He always had a pleasant hello and we'd chat for a couple of minutes. I am saddened to hear of his passing and offer my condolences to his family

Our community has lost a true gentleman from Hoo Lee gardens to the town of Cobourg there is nothing Joe would not do for anyone in his community or for anybody in his family and Joe’s family was his heart My family and I have had the honour and My family and I have had the honour And privilege of knowing him for almost 40 years and his love laughter and joy kind and caring ways has forever Imprinted our hearts to say that we are heartbroken at his loss is an understatement to all of the Kolodziej Our sincere condolences Our sincere condolences May you rest in peace Joey it is a well deserved we love you all of our love the Doucette family ❤️

Andy and family, We are so sorry to hear about Joe's passing. Stan and I have had many conversations and laughs at the gas pumps at the Town yards with Joe. He was so excited to retire and rest. We will very much miss his humour and easy going personality. Know that we are thinking of your family during this difficult time. Stan and Cindy

Sorry to hear about Joe's passing. My thoughts and prayers for the family.

We are so sorry to hear of Joe's passing, sending our deepest condolences to all the family. RIP Joe

We are so sorry to hear of Joe's passing, sending our deepest condolences to all the family. RIP Joe

I am saddened to learn of Joe's passing. We had a chat in Walmart just a few weeks ago. He was a proud and loyal Town of Cobourg employee. His favourite saying to me was......."Okay Glenda. Whatever you say. I trust you." RIP Joe.

We are sad to hear of Joe’s passing. Our sincere condolences to his family.

My condolences to Joe’s family on a unexpected loose of a great guy. I’ve knew Joe for many years as we all grew up in or around the same neighbourhood. Just said hi to last week at the legion. RIP buddy, you will sadly be missed by many.

Andy, Helen, Julie and George, I was beyond shocked when I heard of Joe’s passing! Please know I am thinking of everyone of you and send my heartfelt condolences to all the family! I have such great memories of our growing up years on John St! Joe will be missed by so many people!! 🥰❤️

We are so sorry for your loss. Joe was a great man. He will be surly missed by all. Our thoughts are with the family.

My condolences to the family.

Dear George and family my sincere sympathy Thinking of you at the very difficult time

Thank you everyone for these beautiful condolences and for the love, they are both so very appreciated by myself, my mom (Julie)

We are so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. Please accept our sincere condolences.

Julie and Samantha, my heart goes out to you and your family on the sudden passing of your brother. Joe was a very kind and generous soul. He was such a funny guy, always making people laugh and feel happy. I will never forget the “squirrel” incident. He is going to be greatly missed by so many because he made friends every where he went. Rest peacefully Joey, we will meet again.

Julie and Samantha, my heart goes out to you and your family on the sudden passing of your brother. Joe was a very kind and generous soul. He was such a funny guy, always making people laugh and feel happy. I will never forget the “squirrel” incident. He is going to be greatly missed by so many because he made friends every where he went. Rest peacefully Joey, we will meet again.

I went to the east high school with Joe. He was a kind soul then and such a dedicated town worker. Condolences to his family.

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Joe he will be missed. I have known him for a long time. My thoughts an prayers go out to the family at this time

I am so very sorry to hear of Joey's passing. I remember him growing in on John Steet and tge whole family. may he rest in the sweetest peace Fly high Joey Kim Chrysler

Deepest sympathies to Joe's family and friends. Joe and I attended the same school in our early childhood years. I remember him as a kind soul. In more recent times he gave exemplary service to his community as a dedicated employee of the Town. We are all better for having known Joe.

KOLODZIEJ FAMILY ; No words can ease the pain and hurt you all must feel. JOE was more than a friend who we all cared deeply for His memories will always remain in our hearts Fly high Joe never gone just away till we meet again .

Deepest sympathy to all of Joe's family. Joe was always so proud of his work at the Town, especially snow plowing the sidewalks. Nobody could do it like him. Nancy Kerr,

To George , Andy and the entire family my sincerest condolences.

Andy, George, Helen & Julie When I heard the news I was in shock My Deepest sympathy to the whole family Joey was a good guy and always wanted to help others May he rest in peace and gone way too young in life My prayers are with you all.. Greg B formerly of Cobourg ( Andrews Bake Shoppe )

My condolences to the family.

Andy, please know that you and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers

R.I.P. Prayers for him and family.

I am very sad to hear of this. My sincere condolences. I will so miss him joking with me at the meat draws!