Joseph J. Twardy, 82, of Port Charlotte, Florida, died peacefully Sunday afternoon, August 24, 2008 in Englewood, Florida.
Born on April 28, 1926 in Bayonne, New Jersey, Joe a former machinist for the Colgate-Palmolive Company in Jersey City, New Jersey, retired in 1988, and moved to Port Charlotte from Avenel, New Jersey in 1989. He was a member of the Army National Guard during World War II, and was Roman Catholic.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 28 years, Flora; five sons, Paul Twardy of Jackson, NJ, Michael Twardy of Bangor, PA, Thomas Twardy of Fort Myers, FL, Joseph Twardy of Clinton, NJ and Stephen Twardy of Philadelphia, PA; one daughter, Carole Salzano of Somer Set, NJ; one step-son, Alben Knapp of Avenel, NJ; one brother, Ted Twardy of Bangor, PA; one sister, Irene Karmen of Cranford, NJ; 11 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren.