Joseph F. Gnatek Jr , 80, of Brooks passed away at his residence Sunday, November 10, 2013. He was born August 27, 1933 in Hadley, MA a son of the late Joseph and Margaret (Bach) Gnatek. Joseph worked at Milton Bradley and Hasbro for 33 years. He was a member of the Mason’s Lodge in Brooks. Joseph loved woodworking, gardening, and remodeling his home in Brooks. He was predeceased by his brother Nick Gnatek. Joseph is survived by his wife of 30 years, Susan (Ladany) Gnatek of Brooks, is children: Gail Sujat and her husband Randy of Chicopee, MA, Glenda White and her husband David of Chicopee, MA, Greta Redzko of ID, Ginger Chan of NH, Jacalyn Cormier and her husband Micaiah of NH, and Joseph Gnatek and his wife Lisa of NH, 8 grandchildren as well as his sister Gwen Houston and her husband George of CT. In lieu of floweres memorial donations may be made to Waldo County Home Health and Services. Arrangements are under the care of Riposta Funeral Home 182 Waldo Ave Belfast, ME 04915