Obituary of Joshua M. Kozlowski

Joshua M. Kozlowski of the Village of Wappingers Falls passed away unexpectedly at home from SUDEP on Friday, August 9, 2024. He was 21.

The son of William and Kimberly (Votypka) Kozlowski, he was born on July 28, 2003 in Poughkeepsie.

Joshua graduated from Roy C. Ketcham High School, Class of 2021. He went on to graduate with honors from Dutchess Community College and was currently working on a degree in accounting from SUNY New Paltz. Joshua worked as a cashier for ShopRite in Poughkeepsie. In his free time, he enjoyed playing Nintendo games. He also liked learning about history, especially the United States Presidents.

Joshua was a good, kind and generous person; truly a beautiful, old soul. Forever helpful and easy-going, his infectious smile would light up a room. A favored quote by Thomas Jefferson: “I’m a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it”.

In addition to his parents, Kim and Billy, at home in Wappingers Falls, Joshua is survived by his sister, Emma Kozlowski; grandma, Lorraine Votypka; grammy, Mary Ann Kozlowski; aunt, Lisa Kozlowski; uncle, Michael Votypka; close family friends, Mark, Amy, Mallory and Julia Martin; and his beloved dog, Louie.

He was predeceased by his grandfathers, William Kozlowski, Sr. and Gerald Gates.

Family will receive their friends on Saturday, August 17, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Straub, Catalano & Halvey Funeral Home, 55 E. Main Street in Wappingers Falls. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home following visitation at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Joshua’s name to www.thecameronboycefoundation.org. For directions or to send a personal condolence, please visit www.StraubCatalanoHalvey.com.