Joseph is survived by his daughter Janet Bosco; grandson Joseph; grand-dog Max; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. He is predeceased by his wife, Eleanor (nee Wheatley) and brother Leonard Rushkowski. Joseph served as a Sergeant in the US Army during the Korean War from 1952-1955. Joseph graduated from Cardinal Hayes High School and studied computer science at Pace University. He worked for New York Life Insurance as a Computer Operations Manager and eventually took a job at Johnson & Higgins and rose to the position of Vice President of Operations where he retired in 1998. In retirement, Joe spent many years playing golf and traveling with close friends.
Joseph had a love for coaching. He was very involved in the Babe Ruth league in Paramus and held Vice President and President Roles from 1980-1985. Joe also coached girls’ softball in Maywood. However, his greatest enjoyment was coaching both basketball and baseball for his grandson in Emerson. Joseph was a great family man and frequently proclaimed that he was the eldest and favorite grandchild of the bunch. He loved family parties and was always up for a good joke, story or sing-along at every occasion. His array of hats was his distinguishing persona, and he could be counted on to involve others in his antics. Joe loved a good time! In addition to serving in the US Army, Joseph was a strong supporter of the Veterans. He had an enormous sense of pride for his country and would defend it to the end.
The family would like to thank the many family members, friends, caregivers, and medical professionals that filled his life with so much love and support.
The family will receive guests at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood, NJ on Thursday, August 11th from 4-8PM. A Mass celebrating Joseph’s life and faith will be held at R.C. Church of The Assumption in Emerson, NJ on Friday, August 12th at 10AM with entombment at Garden of Memories in Township of Washington, NJ to follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Joseph’s name to Wounded Warrior Project at Woundedwarriorproject.org/donate or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at Stjude.org/donate.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Becker-FuneralHome.com for the Rushkowski family.
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