Joseph James Minkowski, age 70 of Stratford, the beloved husband of Marlyn Graham Minkowski, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023 in his home. Born in Bridgeport on June 14, 1953 to the late Jan and Pauline (Bernaski) Minkowski, he has been a lifelong area resident. Joe, a 1971 graduate of Bunnell High School, was a senior manufacturing engineer with Paragon Medical, formerly Lacey Manufacturing. He had a passion for boating and was a long-time member of the Housatonic Boat Club.  He loved fishing, hunting, gardening, and photography and especially enjoyed spending time with his daughter.  Survivors include his beloved wife, Marlyn and his loving daughter, Susan Minkowski.

Friends may greet the family on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 from 4-7 pm in the Adzima Funeral Home, 50 Paradise Place Stratford. Interment will take place on Thursday in St. Michael Cemetery Stratford at 10:00 am.

In lieu of flowers the family request those desiring, may make donations in Joe's memory to Smilow Cancer Hospital, 35 Park Street, New Haven, CT 06519.