Joseph W. Szczeblowski of Sherborn passed away on September 9, 2026. He was born in Chicago on September 25, 1928 to immigrant parents, the late Thomas and Caroline (Szatkowski) Szczeblowski. Beloved husband of the late Helen A. (Prokopowicz) Szczeblowski whom he knew from childhood and shared nearly 65 years of marriage. Devoted father of Dale Szczeblowski and his wife Laura Howick of Maynard, Kathy Szczeblowski of Salem and the late Judith Szczeblowski.

Mr. Szczeblowski was an Army Veteran and longtime food scientist at the Natick Labs where he helped develop the MRE (meal-ready-to-eat) field ration. He was an avid gardener, mechanic, and master jury-rigger. He served several years as cantor at St. Theresa of Lisieux parish. Along with his wife he performed all over New England and during multiple trips to Poland as singers with the Krakowiak Polish Dancers of Boston, including a performance at the Vatican for Pope John Paul II.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend a Graveside Service at Pine Hill Cemetery, Sherborn, on Wednesday September 23rd at 1pm. 

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Friends of the Sherborn Council on Aging, PO Box 271, Sherborn MA 01770. 

For guest book please visit www.everettfuneral.com