Joseph W. Sosnowski 1983-2025

Joe was born July 8, 1983, in Youngstown, and graduated from Niles McKinley High School in 2001. He later went on to Youngstown State University, where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and then continued his education to receive his master’s degree.

He was a self-employed owner and operator for J.W.S. Tax Prep.

Joe was an incredible father, son, brother, uncle and friend. He was deeply loved by many. He was the first person to lend a helping hand to anyone in need, had a sense of humor and style that kept everyone laughing, and was a trusted and active member of the community. Joe loved attending concerts with friends and family, playing and coaching soccer, drinking Dunkin Donuts coffee, and most importantly, spending time with his daughter. He was a Captain America enthusiast, a master Lego and puzzle builder, and was able to apply song lyrics to every situation. He lived life fully and brought joy to everyone around him.

He will be sadly missed by his father, Jeffrey M. Sosnowski of Warren; his mother, Faye Jones Renato (Ken) of Howland; his daughter, Rylie Sosnowski, and her brothers, Nico and Dominic Whetstone; two brothers, John Profato (Jessica) of Austintown and Josh Sosnowski (Hillary) of Washington State; three sisters, Katie Rose (Jake) of Howland, Jessica Profato-Partlow (Philip) of Houston, Texas, and Karol Sosnowski of Lyndhurst; and nieces and nephews, Layla, Landyn, Eliana, Kadyn, Isaac, Landon, Alayna, Josh Jr. and Lillian.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Walter and Frances Sosnowski; maternal grandfather, Homer Jones; and stepmother, Angela Profato-Sosnowski.

Friends may call 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, June 13, 2025, at the Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles.

In lieu of flowers, material contributions can be made to the family to establish The Joseph Sosnowski Scholarship Fund.

Arrangements are being handled by Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral in Niles.

Family and friends can visit josephrossifuneralhome.com to view this obituary and send condolences to Joe’s family.

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