Joseph John Slusarski, Sr.

Slusarski, Joseph John, Sr. age 86 of Aberdeen peacefully on November 22, 2008 at Citizens Care & Rehabilitation. Loving husband of Elizabeth (Betty) Ann Klopotek Slusarski for 62 years. Born in Stevens Point, WI to the late Leo Slusarski and Agnes Glowienki Slusarski. Beloved father of Mark L. Slusarski of Mineral Wells, WV (and wife Catherine Zacchi), Joseph John Slusarski, Jr. of Joppa, MD (wife Shena and sons Kyle and Randy), James R. Slusarski of Del Ray Beach, FL (daughter Jessica and deceased son Ryan), Diane Bechtol of Alexandria, VA (husband David C. Bechtol and sons Keith and Gregory), and the late Mary Ann Guy (children Kristen Wagoner and Joshua Guy of Havre de Grace, MD) Also survived by great-grandson Tommy Wagoner of Havre de Grace, MD. Brother of the late Ernest Slusarski. While employed at a dairy in Stevens Point, WI, Joseph enlisted in the army at age 17. He fought in WWII and Korea, retiring in 1963 after 21 years of service achieving the rank of Sergeant First Class. After retiring from the Army he worked 20 years in the civil service on APG, assigned to the explosive ordnance disposal unit. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking, gardening and was a devoted cat owner. Joseph and Betty are long time members of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Aberdeen. A funeral mass officiated by Fr. Samuel V. Young will be celebrated on Friday, November 28, 2008 at 10a.m. in St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Aberdeen. Following the funeral mass Military Honors will be presented. Interment in Harford Memorial Gardens at a later date. Funeral Home: Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home 333 South Parke Street Aberdeen, MD US 21001