"Dear Carrie & the Ostroski family, I am so very sorry for the loss of Joey. I was friends with Brenda, all through high school & for many years beyond. I knew Joey when he was a little boy until a grown man, married & with a wonderful career. He was a fine man who brought so much happiness to people. I found out, over a year ago, but, just thought I would say how sorry I am for the family. I hope Betty is doing well. I know how devastating this has been for the entire family. Sending you my love, Janine (Neenie)"
In loving memory of
Joseph A. Ostroski
Feb. 2, 1970 - Apr. 14, 2019 Joseph A. "Joe" Ostroski, 49, died unexpectedly in Phoenix, AZ on April 14, 2019. Joe was born February 2, 1970 in Phoenix to Joseph and Elizabeth Ostroski.
He will be forever loved and missed by his wife of 23 years, Carrie; his mother Elizabeth Petersen Ostroski; his brother and sisters Steve (Teresa), Brenda (Andy) Ordanza, and Joanie (Rick) Colson; and his many nieces, nephews and family members. An Arizona native, Joe grew up, lived and worked in Phoenix much of his life and had recently moved to Hawaii.
He and his wife, Carrie, were tremendous partners in life, a team, and deeply loved and respected each other. He was her sunshine. They had many great adventures and lived a life of love that many never experience. Joe's greatest joys were being Uncle Joe to his nieces and nephews, spending time in nature, drawing, building models, ice-cream, yellow cake with dark chocolate frosting, chocolate chip cookies, swimming and exploring the ocean, hiking and picnicking in the mountains, going to the movies and watching for satellites in the star-lit skies. He loved airplanes, Porsches, history and quotes of Winston Churchill. He was an exceptional nurse practitioner who treated his patients like family. Joe was gentle and kind, and his boyish grin and nature would light the room and warm your heart. He gave the best hugs in the world.
A celebration of Joe's life and love will be planned and announced at a future date. Some of Joe's greatest memories include Grand Canyon and Glacier National Parks. Memorial contributions may be made in Joe's memory to Glacier National Park Conservancy, P.O. Box 2749, Columbia Falls, MT 59912 or online at glacier.org or to the Grand Canyon Conservancy, P.O. Box 399, Grand Canyon, AZ 86023 or online at grandcanyon.org. Condolences may be expressed online at www.hansenmortuary.com.
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"We just heard. We are truly sorry for your loss. Praying for you Carrie and parents and family of Joe. Sending you hugs and love. We will miss his hugs too !! May his soul rest in peace. Jordan and Doreese and kids"
"Sending heartfelt condolences and aloha to Carrie and family. Joe was a generous, kind and caring person that touched the hearts and lives of me and our team at HWC . He cheered our team on and shared his talent as an artist for support of our work with our wildlife patients and was someone we looked forward to seeing. Joe will be deeply missed and we will cherish our memories."
"Sending love and aloha to Carrie and family for the passing of Joe. I am blessed to have met Joe and connected on our mutual love of birds, wildlife and nature. He shared his kindness, heart and art with me and our wildlife organization. We are fortunate to have some of his drawings that he did for us on the native birds that we care for. We will cherish our memories of our time together."
"Carrie, Words can not express the sorrow we feel for your loss. I will always see his smile. We hope your memories in time will comfort you...know that you are loved my friend. RIP Joe. Love, Laurel and Mike"
"Today does not make sense, tomorrow probably won't either, Cherish the memories. So sorry for you and your family Carrie."
"I truly am so sorry for your loss Carrie and our families loss with the passing of such a great man. I have been blessed to call Joey my extended family for 48+ years. We grew up together, our sisters being best friends made us family. We had some of the best conversations as kids playing in Papa Joe and Mama Betty tree. We loved playing on Ferdinade the Bull. Joey and I always had the best conversations hanging out in the living with Mama and Papa. Our biggest debate was naming my youngest nephew. Joey wanted Joseph and I wanted Kyle. My sister was not keen on us picking out her babies name however Joey closed our sister Cathy with this would be his and Papas legacy. To this day I cannot call our nephew by his first name I always have to say Kyle Joseph. Joey, I miss you more than you will ever know. You were my big brother even though you were only 7 months older. I have never know life with you. You always gave the best advice, listened to your little sister and were there when I needed to cry. I know this is not good because I have the promise that I will join you someday at the feet of Jesus. Until then give our loved ones a hug fr me my brother. I love you with a bushel and a peck and a hug around your neck forever my brother you will be."
"Carrie, Jan and I are deeply saddened to hear of Joe's passing. We feel blessed to have known him these past few years and to see the true love you two had for each other. May the many loving memories you have carry you through the tough times. Our sincerest sympathies Love, Jan & John Burnham"
"Dear Carrie, We are so very sorry to hear the tragic loss of your dear Joe. We still remember having dinner at your place in Arizona when you were newlyweds. The obituary was so well done and it sounds like your love was still so true and special. Our hearts go out to you and we are thinking of you. Much love, Scott and Julie Brooks"
"Sorry to hear about Joe, I used to work with him at Banner Thunderbird, he was a great person, registered nurse and nurse practicioner.I enjoyed working with him, my prayers are with his family."
"There are no words Carrie. I hope you cherish your memories of Joe and your Glacier adventures and keep them close to your heart. Mo and I are starting a memorial grove in his honor, we would love others to join us and for you to come up and help plant it when the time is right. Reach out anytime if you need anything. XO Cathy and Mo Stein"
"I am very sorry to hear about Joe. On behalf of everyone at DFFE we offer our condolences."
"Carrie, I am incredibly saddened to hear of Joe?s passing. I only met him once but I knew you two were made for each other. You?ve always been a strong person and I know you will get through this. It may not seem like that now. Please know that I am thinking of you and am sending love from Nebraska. Julie (Knott) Mar"
"Dearest Carrie, We are deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Joe was such a delightful man, taken much too soon. We feel honored to have witnessed the love you shared together. May your countless memories of your many years of love together carry you through the healing process. Gods blessings, Brenda & Tom"
"Sending our deepest sympathy to you, Carrie. While it has been several years since we have seen Joe, everything in his obituary brought back fond memories. May his loving memory live in your heart forever as it will in our hearts."
"I will miss you and cherish all the memories we had growing up. So sorry for your loss love and big hugs to everyone."
"God's speed, little brother. We love you SO MUCH."
"I am Frank and Deloras's cousin on Long Island. I heard the news from Frank's sister Toni in North Carolina and I am so sorry for your loss. I remember him and you all and you all always made me feel at home when ever I did visit years ago. I do not have the words but I will pray for you all . Loosing a loved one is very hard and difficult. In my heart I will sadly hope you can get through this. In reality you never really get through it, you hopefully cope with it the best you can. Take care you all LOVE FRANK-L.I."
"Love and hugs to all"
"I will always remember Joe and Carrie as a fun, loving couple and Joe as a gentile, sensitive man. All our love"
"I will always remember Joe and Carrie as a fun, loving couple and Joe as a gentile, sensitive man. My deepest sympathy."
"May you shine with stars. RIP."
"love you all one of the greatest people to live"
"Dearest Carrie and family, Sending you love and holding good memories in my heart."
"So sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Wish I could give you a hug sweet Carrie. Bleedings to you and your family."
"Dear Carrie, We are so sorry for your sudden loss of Joe. This must be such a difficult time for you and your family and so hard to understand the reason why. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Our love from Hawaii, Lex and Ebby Pinson"
"Just heart-broken when we heard this news. Such a devastating loss to you, Carrie, and of course to your families. And so it is also to our Hawaii family and community, as he touched so many here. Know that we are thinking of you and maybe lifting some of the grief from you by sharing it."
"My deepest sympathies to Carrie and Joey?s family. Rob, the girls and I are sending all our love your way. Joey was the kindest person I have ever known. I was truly honored to call him my friend for 40 years. I will miss him dearly."
"I am shocked and saddened to hear of Joe's passing. I had so many great moments and conversations with him during his time at CVC. We both often spoke of the adventures we were still looking forward to in life. I offer my deepest condolences to everyone who cared for him."
"So very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you."
"Words can not express the heartache we are feeling for you all with your loss. We will all remember Joe?s sweet smile and how he would light up a room! We love your family so much and we are praying for peace and strength for you all!! Much Love, Julie, Mark and Sydney Gaskill"
"We are with you Carrie ...."
"You are all in my thoughts an prayers! So very sorry for your loss."
"Love you both so very much! I will miss my dear friend beyond words."