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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