Joseph M. Organisciak Jr.

Joseph M. Organisciak, 70, of Utica, passed away after a brief illness, Monday, March 2, 2026, at the Wynn Hospital.

Joe was born in Utica, November 5, 1955, a son of the late Joseph M. Sr. and Jeanette (Falcone) Organisciak. He was educated in local schools and a graduate of Utica Free Academy. Joe proudly served our country in the US Army during the Vietnam era. He later continued his education at Utica College, where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. Joe was a City of Utica Fire Fighter for over twenty years. In earlier years, he enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He is survived by his sister and brother-in- law, Patricia and Greg Godfrey; his brother and sister-in-law, David and Arliss Organisciak; a sister,  Sue Marie Zagorski; one brother-in-law, Carmen “Tumby” Giruzzi; and nieces and nephews, Joe, Doug, Marie, Olivia,, Erin, Nicole, Ashure Dee, and Alexis. He was predeceased by his sister, Sharon Giruzzi.

In keeping with Joe’s wishes, his family will honor him in a private gathering and he will be laid to rest with Military Honors at St. Stanislaus - Bishop Martyr Cemetery, in Whitesboro.

The family would like to offer their thanks to the medical team at the Wynn Hospital for their valiant efforts to help Joe, during this difficult time.

Arrangements are with The Matt Funeral Home, Utica, NY

Online memorials at www.MattFuneralHome.com

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