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Painesville Location

1000 Mentor Avenue Painesville, Ohio 44077

Willoughby Location

38001 Euclid Avenue Willoughby, Ohio 44094

Mentor Location

6330 Center Street Mentor, Ohio 44060

Joseph Allen Kaminowski

4/16/1956 - 10/19/2025

Joseph Allen Kaminowski, age 69 of Painesville Twp., passed away October 19th, 2025 at home surrounded by his family. He was born April 16th, 1956 in Cleveland to the late Joseph and Celia Kaminowski.

Joe was a scheduler for CEI in Eastlake and retired after 33 years of service.

Joe enjoyed raising fresh fish in his pond where he spent most of his time. He also volunteered rescuing small dogs in Lake/Geauga County. He loved Cleveland sports and played hockey in high school and his younger years. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Joe was the loving husband for 27 years to Mary Kaminowski (nee Yano); dearest father of Kristi (Todd) Svejkovsky; beloved grandfather of Mason and Madi Svejkovsky; brother of the late David Kaminowski and loving baby sister; brother in law of William (Fran) Yano, Sharon (David) Sohl, Chris (Ron) Felice, Andy (Marge) Yano, Laura (Mike) Yano Blauman, and Terry Yano; cherished uncle to many nieces and nephews; loving dog Coco.

All services were private.

Donations can be made in Joe’s name to your favorite animal shelter.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Jeff Monreal Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Painesville.

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5 Replies to “Joseph Allen Kaminowski”

  1. So sorry, Joe was a great guy. I enjoyed working with him.

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  2. Robert A Watson sr October 24, 2025 at 8:16 pm

    Remember Joe at Canal rd.,and Eastlake

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  3. Jim and Dianne Kelly October 25, 2025 at 12:24 am

    Mary
    We are so deeply sorry to hear this sad news. Joe was such a great guy and friend. Dianne and I are in Florida and want to extend our deepest condolences. God Bless

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  4. A GREAT MAN,A GREAT FRIEND.Joe was one of my first apprentices.
    Sorry to here of his passing. Joe loved his fish, l remember him going to his home @ lunch time,almost every day to look out after them. We went together many times, he will be missed

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  5. In our prayers, 🙏🙏🙏☦️great times working together .
    Respectfully
    Jerry/Charlotte Norsic

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