Joseph G. "Joe" Gorajec

Mr. Joseph G. "Joe" Gorajec, age 47, passed away Sunday afternoon, December 9, 2007. He was born May 19, 1960 in Muskegon to Henry and Patricia (Miszewski) Gorajec and had been a life resident. Joe worked for Knoll Group for 24 years. He enjoyed sailing, fishing, hunting, model rocketry, and spending time with his family. On October 14, 1989, he married the former Paula Petersen in Muskegon, and she survives him along with 2 children, Yvonne and Kelly Gorajec, both of Muskegon; mother, Patricia Gorajec of Muskegon; 2 brothers, Richard (Mary Kay) Gorajec of Grand Haven and John (Shauna) Gorajec of Muskegon; 2 sisters, Cathy (Dan) Bennett of Irving, TX and Joann (Steve) Trombley of Muskegon; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Henry Gorajec. A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held 1:00 PM Thursday at The Walburn Chapel Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. with the Rev. Fr. Michael Olson presiding. VISITATION with the family will be 6-8 PM Wednesday. MEMORIALS to Yvonne and Kelly's Education Fund will be appreciated.