Montgomery NJ police officer suddenly passes away
MONTGOMERY, NJ Sept 6 2018 — The Montgomery Police community is mourning the loss of Officer Joseph W. Zizwarek, a veteran of the department for 20 years. A husband and father of three, Zizwarek, 50, had been preparing to retire from the Montgomery Police Department in February 2019.
He was previously employed with the New Jersey Transit Police Department from 1994 to 1998. And was a member of Calvary Chapel, Ewing and PBA #355.
Zizwarek, the son of Joseph and Ida Zizwarek, of Bordentown, died on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018. He was born in Neptune, and resided in Ewing, and recently settled in Bordentown, according to his obituary.
Visitation was held on Sunday at the George S. Hassler Funeral Home, 980 Bennetts Mills Rd., Jackson Twp. A private cremation followed.
“Our hearts and prayers are with the family of Montgomery PD Officer Joseph Zizwarek. Officer Zizwarek bravely protected Montgomery residents for two decades. Today, he finds his eternal peace. Thank you, friend. Godspeed,” Montgomery EMS – Squad 47 Rescue posted.
“RIP Joe. You were so sweet to everyone in HS. Prayers to your family,” said a mourner on Facebook.Zizwarek was a graduate of Jackson Memorial High School, Jackson Twp., and The College of New Jersey, Ewing, with a BA in criminal justice. He later graduated the Middlesex County Police Academy.
Zizwarek is survived by his wife, Natasha Zizwarek; his sons, Logan Zizwarek and Nicholas Zizwarek; his daughter, Madeline Zizwarek; his parents, Joseph and Ida Zizwarek; his sisters, Gina Di Iorio and her husband, Sam, and Michelle Wells and her husband, Maury; his nieces, Angela Parise, Miranda Wells, Moriah Wells, and Miriel Wells; his nephew, Mason Wells and by his great nephew, Douglas B. Parise-Zahn.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Joseph’s memory to America’s Keswick, 601 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 www.americaskeswick.org and would be greatly appreciated.
