Obituary of Joseph E. Slowick

Joseph E. Slowick, 84, of Palmer passed away on Sunday, April 19th 2020.  He leaves his wife of 55 yrs of marriage, Geraldine Mary Crimmins Slowick.  He also leaves a daughter, Laura and son-in-law Thomas A. Brown III.  A beloved sister Carolyn Quigley resides in Vergennes, Vermont.  Also, he leaves in-laws Tom and Calma Brown of Monson.
Joseph was predeceased by his father Dr. Joseph A. Slowick and his mother Elizabeth Ann Jones Slowick, and a beloved sister Ann Poehler.  
Joseph attended High School at Monson Wilbraham Academy then received his Bachelors in Engineering at Union College Schenectady, NY. After 4 yrs in the U.S. Coast Guard, he returned home to be an engineer with IBM. Upon receiving a Masters in Teaching at American International College, Joseph took a job teaching Biology at Monson High School for 35yrs. He retired from teaching at age 65. Then Joseph completed a 20yr career as a Historian for Sturbridge Village.
  He will be deeply missed by granddaughter Elizabeth, and grandsons Thomas Arlington, and Private Joseph Brown U.S.Army.  He also leaves behind his devoted nieces Cindy, Susan, Kathy, and Lisa,and a nephew Mike Quigley.  In addition he will be missed by cousins Joan Serio, and Retired Colonel William Callahan U.S. Army both from Hudson, MA, and Daniel Slowick and his wife Nancy of Palmer. Cousins John and Candace O’brien will miss him too.
Beers and Story Funeral Home will arrange a burial at the discretion of the family. In Lieu of flowers please send donations to the Joseph E.Slowick Memorial Fund. gofundme.com/f/joseph-e-slowick-memorial-fund