Joseph M. Marciszka Jr.

Seabrook – Joseph M. Marciszka Jr., 59, of Seabrook, formerly a longtime resident of Newburyport, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 5, 2025. A proud graduate of Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School, Joe excelled as an electrician and built a long, varied, and fulfilling career. Over the years, he worked in many roles, most notably with Gloucester Engineering and Munters Corp, and for a time owned his own business, J&S Installations. He also spent time driving a cab, where he made countless friends and was known for his easygoing personality and great sense of humor. A man of many passions, Joe was an incredible cook whose recipes for meatballs, Polish golumpkis, homemade pizza, turkey soup, and more will be fondly remembered by his family. Every Thanksgiving, he carried on the beloved tradition of listening to “Alice’s Restaurant” by Arlo Guthrie, a ritual that brought him great joy and laughter year after year. A lifelong fan of rock and roll, Joe loved bands like Guns N’ Roses, Cinderella, and Kid Rock—and even had a period where he enjoyed rap from Insane Clown Posse. His sense of humor and love of comedy were constants in his life, especially his fondness for Adam Sandler. In his younger years, Joe was known as quite the partygoer—often appearing in photos with a beer in hand—a lifestyle he gladly left behind when he started his family. He was deeply devoted to his late wife, Michele Marciszka, whom he married in Las Vegas and loved wholeheartedly through the ups and downs until her untimely passing. An animal lover, Joe once raised and bred prized Dobermans. He was also an avid fisherman and a champion darts player, proudly displaying many trophies from his wins. In his downtime, he enjoyed watching TV and loved beach pizza, seafood, and his favorite NOS energy drinks. Even during his battle with cancer, Joe’s selflessness and determination never wavered. He continued to provide for his family and was always ready with electrical or handyman advice for anyone who needed it. Known affectionately as “Mizer”—a nickname he linked to the Christmas character Heat Miser due to his tendency to sweat in warm weather—Joe was a familiar face around town, rarely going anywhere without running into someone he knew. He is survived by his son, Joshua Marciszka, and his son-in-law, Dana Abrahams. His dependable presence, daily phone calls, and helping hands will be profoundly missed. A graveside service will be held at a later date at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Newburyport, with dates and times to be announced here.

Joseph M. Marciszka Jr.

December 25, 1965 - October 5, 2025