Joseph Klimakowski, 80, of Bayville, NJ, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2022 at Complete Care in Whiting, NJ.

Joseph was born and raised in Bayonne, NJ.

He worked as a parcel delivery driver for UPS for over 25 years.

He lived in Brick, NJ, where he volunteered with the Herbertsville First Aid Squad for over 10 years.

After marrying his wife Marie in 1975, they relocated to Whiting in 1976 to raise their families.

There, he joined Manchester First Aid & Rescue, volunteering for over 30 years until his passing.

Joseph loved volunteering and traveling across the United States, anywhere he could drive.

He will be dearly missed.

Joseph is survived by his wife of 47 years, Marie; children, Debbie Paternoster & Peter, Keith Klimakowski & Donna, Brian Klimakowski $ Emily and Ellen Signorello & Tony; 11 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren.

A Memorial Gathering will be held on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 from 4-7pm at Anderson & Campbell Funeral Home, 115 Lacey Rd. Whiting, NJ.