Joseph Russell Strycharz's Obituary
SGT Joseph Russell Strycharz, 51, of Dunedin Florida, passed away unexpectedly at his
residence on Monday, November 30, 2020. Joe was born September 12, 1969 in Springfield, MA.
Joe was extremely proud of his military service. Achieving the rank of Sergeant in the US Army
was his proudest accomplishment, only second to the creation and devotion to his family. He
was qualified expert marksmanship in pistol, rifle, grenade, and missile. Joe was a master
carpenter and embraced his natural and innate ability to mentor and teach.
Joe is survived by his wife Janet Strycharz, children, Zackery Strycharz, Zoe Strycharz, Corey
O’Donnell, parents James & Joan Strycharz of Holyoke,MA, and Susan Russell Strycharz of
Feeding Hills,MA, beloved little sister Catey Douglass, sister Andrea Flynn, brother Billy
Strycharz, nephews Dan Wajda and Kevin Wajda, and numerous other cousins, nieces,
nephews and family members.
Joe went on to join fallen soldier SPC Jacob Stiles. Raise a toast boys, Sarge will always be
with you. Graveside at Agawam VA Cemetery in Agawam, Massachusetts in the Spring of 2021.
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