With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Joseph P. Kolakowski Sr. of Tipp City, Ohio, who passed away on December 6, 2023 at the age of 86. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parent Terry; and his sisters, Angela Kolakowski and Mary. He is survived by : his wife Barbara Kolakowski (Flamm); his children, Mary Williams (Mike), Joe Kolakowski, Jr. (Paulette), Christine Kolakowski, Michael Kolakowski (Emily), David Kolakowski (Codi) and Amy Shorter (Josh); his grandchildren, Shannon Williams, Emily Williams, Matt Kolakowski (Kayla), Jacob Kolakowski (Rachel), Meghan Mefferd (Matt), Eloise Kolakowski, Amelia Kolakowski, Rosalie Kolakowski, Samuel Kolakowski, Hudson Kolakowski and Harrison Kolakowski; his great grandchild Grace Kolakowski; and his siblings-in-law, John Flamm and Helen Flamm.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks guests to donate to St. Vincent DePaul Society. In lieu of flowers, contributions should be made in memory of Joe to the St. Vincent DePaul Society.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Morton & Whetstone Funeral Home, Inc.