Joseph Stanley Gradowski, age 73, of Macomb, Michigan passed away on September 24, 2020. He is the beloved husband of 50 years to Josephine Gradowski; Loving father of Joseph (Ann) Gradowski, Julie (Brant) Wilson, and Joanne (Michael) Ross; Cherished grandfather of Sophia, Hannah, Austin and Jack; Dear brother of Mary (Michael) Pore. Joseph is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph A. and Anna Gradowski, and his siblings, Valeria, Theresa and Tom.
Joseph was born on September 28, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan, and lived his whole life as a Metro-Detroit area resident. He was married to his wife, Josephine, for 50 years. Together he and Josephine raised a family of 3 children and 4 grandchildren. In particular, he really enjoyed the time he was able to spend with his grandchildren. He earned his Bachelors of Science from Wayne State University, and became a pharmacist who helped many people. He had a lifelong love of golf, and after he retired, he enjoyed weekly golf outings with his friends. He was a devoted member and usher at Relevant Community Church in Marine City. He will be dearly missed by those who knew him.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 from 10 AM, until time of the funeral service at 12 PM, at Hope Community Baptist Church, 42259 Hayes Road, Sterling Heights, MI. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, 18201 Clinton River Road, Clinton Township, MI. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his memory to the Alzheimer’s Association or the American Heart Association.
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