Joseph E. “Ed” Kuszewski, 83, passed away Monday, June 8th at UMass Memorial Healthcare-University Campus after a sudden illness. He leaves his wife of 54 years, Janet O. (Anderson) Kuszewski; his son, Steven J. Kuszewski of Spencer and his girlfriend Laura Bailey; his beloved grandchildren, Faye, Felicity and Skylah; his sister, Josephine Cody of Worcester; his brother-in-law, Ronald Anderson and his wife Betty of Worcester and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two sisters, Jeannette Cosenza and Irene Vauchon.

Joseph was born in Putnam, CT the son of William and Rebecca (Paul) Kuszewski. Ed served in the Navy during the Korean War with the Underwater Demolition Team, later known as the Navy SEALs. He would go on to work at Cincinnati Milicron, a division of Heald Machine and would work for 36 years before retiring as a supervisor. Ed was a member of Alhambra Council, Knights of Columbus #88 and enjoyed spending time with his family especially his three grandkids.

Ed’s visiting hours will be held on Thursday, June 11th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at LINDQUIST LUNDIN FUNERAL HOME, 36 Butler St., Worcester. His Funeral Service will be held on Friday, June 12th at 10:00 am in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital , 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.