Born on June 25, 1940, Joseph was the son of the late Thaddeus and Rosalia Mikolajczak. He proudly served in the United States Army from March 1960 to April 1962. Following his military service, Joseph worked as a forklift operator for General Mills in Buffalo, NY.

Beloved husband of the late Mary Louise (nee Ernest) Mikolajczak.

Devoted father of Cheryl (John) Pace, James (Julie) Mikolajczak, Nancy (Wayne) Felle, and the late Natalie Mikolajczak.

Loving grandfather of Kai (Mary) Mikolajczak, Chantelle (Owen) Krezmien, Bailey (Dylan) Gordon, Aidan Mikolajczak, Skyler Neri, Courtney Felle, Cooper Felle, Brianna Pace, and Madison Pace and cherished great-grandfather of five.

Dear brother of Thaddeus (Carol) Mikolajczak, William (Bernadette) Mikolajczak, Paul Miodonski, and the late Mary Ann Schlager, Henry Mikolajczak, and Gary (Laura) Mikolajczak. Joseph is also survived by a brother-in-law, a sister-in-law, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Family and friends are invited to gather on Friday, October 23, 2026, from 3–7 PM at Pietszak Funeral Home, 2400 William St. (near Harlem), where funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 10 AM.

Interment with Military Honors will follow at Our Lady Help of Christians Cemetery in Cheektowaga, NY.

The family invites you to leave a message in Joseph’s Guest Book or share a photograph in his Online Photo Album. Your memories, stories, and photographs will be treasured by his family and loved ones for years to come, serving as a lasting tribute to Joseph’s life and the memories he leaves behind.