DECEMBER 12 • 2024 | 63
D
r. Joseph (Joe) Kozlowski, 62,
passed away surrounded by
his loved ones on the evening
of Nov. 27, 2024.
Born in Detroit, Joe was a man of
exceptional intellect, boundless humor
and — most of all — unwavering
devotion to his family and
loved ones.
He had the good for-
tune of being raised by
Edith and Marvin, both
Holocaust survivors, who
cultivated a warm and
loving home life. After
surviving unimaginable
darkness, Joe’s arrival was a symbol
of renewal and hope for his parents, a
joyful light that brightened their path
forward. From Edith and Marvin, Joe
inherited the foundational values that
would shape his life: an unwavering
commitment to family, a deep love for
learning and the belief that spirited
debates — always with respect — were
a sign of love and connection.
His older sister Ruth soon became
his best friend, constantly doting on
him and helping to feed, bathe and
tuck him in at night. Despite being 10
years older, Jay and brother Joe shared
a special bond, always playful with one
another. Naturally, Joe admired Jay’s
wisdom and athleticism — little did
he know that, with time, Jay would
graciously concede that Joe had bested
him in both.
Joe attended Michigan State
University for his undergraduate
degree, where he met his wife, Jill, after
lending her his notes for their statistics
class. They kindled a friendship that
blossomed into a loving relationship.
They dated throughout their 20s, over-
coming long distance as Joe went on to
graduate from Wayne State University
School of Medicine before completing
his medical residency at the University
of Minnesota and his fellowship train-
ing at the University of Kentucky.
Throughout his decades-long med-
ical career, he was a well-respected
radiologist, specializing in neurora-
diology. He worked tirelessly to ensure
the best care for his patients while still
prioritizing time with his family.
Joe and Jill went on to have a beau-
tiful family: first Julia, then Max, and
finally Ben. He emphasized kindness
and curiosity, two values he instilled
in his children at a young age. When
it came to academics, he was always
a second teacher outside of the class-
room, providing impromptu math
lessons on the car rides to and from
school. Outside of class, he would
support his children’s interests to the
fullest degree, coaching sports teams
and chauffeuring them to a staggering
number of extracurricular activities.
Joe adored his children and bragged
about them to everyone who would
listen. Julia picked up his stethoscope
at a young age, igniting the spark that
she should later become a physician as
well. Max inherited his fast math and
quick thinking, always challenging his
sports prognostications. Ben inherited
Joe’s gift for asking thoughtful, probing
questions that gently peeled back the
layers to get to the heart of any mat-
ter — an approach that reflected both
their curiosity and care for their fam-
ily. Joe’s memory will forever inspire
those who knew him to live fully and
love deeply.
Dr. Kozlowski is survived by his
wife, Jill; his children, Julia and Alex
Marques, Max, and Ben; brother and
sister-in-law, Jay and Renee; sister,
Ruth.
Joe was the loving son of the late
Edith and the late Marvin Kozlowski;
dear grandson of the late Max
Kozlowski; brother-in-law of the late
Linda Kozlowski.
Contributions may be made to
American Cancer Society, P
.O. Box
6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741; or
Zekelman Holocaust Center, 28123
Orchard Lake Road, Farmington
Hills, MI 48334. A funeral service was
held at Hebrew Memorial Chapel.
Interment took place at Hebrew
Memorial Park. Arrangements by
Hebrew Memorial Chapel.
The Epitome of
Kindness & Curiosity
Dr. Joe
Kozlowski
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