Joseph Dzwil, 86, of Matawan

Joseph W. Dzwil, 86, of Matawan, passed away, Thursday, March 8, 2012, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. 

Born in Matawan Township, he resided in Keyport before moving to Matawan Borough 55 years ago. He retired as a material expediter foreman at Weapons Station Earle, Colts Neck, New Jersey. He enjoyed fishing, crabbing, boating and was an avid gardener. Joseph served his country in the Navy during WWII on the destroyer escort USS Burrows, in both the Atlantic and Pacific theater. He was awarded the American Theater Medal, Asiatic Pacific Theater Medal, European Theater Medal and Victory Medal.  

Joseph was predeceased by a brother, Stanley Dzwil and a sister, Blanche Dzwil Antrim. He is survived by two sons, Joseph Dzwil of Matawan; and Thomas Dzwil and his wife, Dawn of Matawan; and a brother, John Dzwil of Little Egg Harbor. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.  

Family and friends are invited Monday, March 12, 2012, 2-4 & 7-9PM at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport; and Tuesday, 8:30AM at the funeral home, with a 9:15AM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph RC Church, Keyport. Interment to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Keyport. To offer the family online condolences or for directions to the funeral home, please visit www.dayfuneralhome.com.