Joseph Paul Poskarbiewicz, Sr.

Joseph P. Poskarbiewicz, Sr. age 67, of Toledo, was called home to the Lord on Tuesday, December 27, 2016. He was greeted not only by his Heavenly Father but by his son, Joseph P. "Joey" Poskarbiewicz, Jr.

He was born on September 18, 1949 to Stanley T. and Mary (Swiderski) Poskarbiewicz in Toledo. Joe was in the U.S. Navy, proudly serving on the U.S.S. Enterprise. Joe married Loretta in Toledo on September 22, 1979. Joe had a servant's heart and a passion for the homeless and forgotten, but most important to Joe was caring for his family. When he wasn't spending time with his family he could be found rooting for his beloved OSU, the Indianapolis Colt's and Oakland Raider's, taking his children on bicycle rides to the park and UT. He was an avid reader, lover of history and telling the legends of "Hoppendupie" to his children. He was employed with Ryder Trucking and Leasing.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Joey, Jr.; siblings, Doris Johns and Ollie Poskarbiewicz. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 37 years, Loretta (Rodriguez) Poskarbiewicz; children, Jonathan, Elizabeth (Paul) Bowman, Angel, Cede and Joey, III; granddaughter, Ada Bowman; siblings, Stanley (Rose), Jr. and Patricia Blossem; many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

The family will receive guests on Monday, January 2, 2017 from 2-7:00 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4150 W. Laskey Rd. (419-473-0300). A Celebration of his Life will be at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at Lion of Judah World Outreach Center, 5732 Douglas Rd., Toledo, OH 43613, where visitation will also be from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Noon). Inurnment will take place at a later date in Restlawn Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers and for those wishing to send an expression of sympathy, please consider Joe's family for memorial contributions to help assist with raising his three young children at home.