Father Joseph A. Radomski

Father Joseph A. Radomski, 88 of Lawrenceville, NJ passed away peacefully on November 7, 2023 with his loving family at his side. Born in Manville, NJ on February 10, 1935 to the late Joseph Felix and Amelia Radomski, Father Joe dedicated his life to serving others. Father Joe attended St. Peter High School in New Brunswick, NJ where he competed on the track team. He began his seminary studies at St. Thomas College Seminary, Bloomfield, CT and continued at Immaculate Conception Seminary, Darlington, NJ. Ordained as a priest on May 26, 1962, Father Joe served as parochial vicar for St. Joseph's Parish, Trenton, St. Mary's Parish, South River and Sacred Heart Parish, South Amboy as well as serving other diocesan appointments. These included co-directorof the Serra Club in New Brunswick and CYO director at the parishes to which he was appointed. Father Joe served as pastor in St. Peter and Paul Parish, Great Meadows, St. Mary Parish, Perth Amboy and St. Elizabeth Parish in Avon from 1979 until he retired in 2006. He continued saying Mass and visiting the sick in hospitals in the Diocese of Trenton after his retirement. Father Joe was cherished by his entire family. He attended all family milestones, administering sacraments, attending graduations and officiating the marriages of almost every family member as well as countless parishioners, creating special memories that will last forever. Father Joe organized many Holy Name Society events and parish bus trips as well as family celebrations, Wednesday day trips, and vacation cruises. He enjoyed traveling, going out to dinner with family and get-togethers with those who loved him dearly. Father Joe's generous heart and compassionate spirit endeared him to all who knew him. His legacy of service, love and devotion will continue to inspire everyone who knew and loved him. Besides his parents, Father Joe was predeceased by his sister-in-law, Connie Radomski and his nephew Walter Radomski, Jr. He is survived by his brothers, Walter Radomski Sr. of Manville; Stanley Radomski and his wife, Dorothy of Ewing, NJ; and Anthony Radomski and his wife Arlene of Venice, FL. Father Joe will be deeply missed by his many nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews, his aunts Rose (Frances) Grygon and Rose Rogozinski, and his many cousins. A viewing will be held on Monday, November 13, 2023 from 4pm to 7pm at the Ketusky Funeral Home, 1310 Brooks Blvd. in Manville. The Funeral will begin on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 8 am from the Ketusky Funeral Home followed by a mass which will be celebrated at 9 am at Sacred Heart Church of Christ the Redeemer Parish in Manville. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Hillsborough, NJ.

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Father Joseph A. Radomski

February 10, 1935 - November 7, 2023