Joseph J. Surowiec passed away suddenly at home on Wednesday December 28, 2016.Joe was the son of the late Benjamin R. and Beatrice A.(Janaman) Surowiec. He was a graduate from Conrad High School Class of 1969. He served in the United States Navy from 1971 to 1975. He enjoyed watching Nascar and Philadelphia Flyers. He is survived by his brother, Stephen Surowiec of Wilmington, DE; his sisters, Margaret Surowiec of Wilmington, DE, Pamela(Surowiec) and husband, Michael Henderson of Newport, DE. He is also survived by his nieces Kelly Desmond, Kristen Desmond and Elizabeth Desmond, his nephews, Johnny Fields, Matthew and Joshua Henderson; his great niece, Khloe Seward and his great nephew, Steven Lawrence.Service will be private and held at the convenience of the family.