Joseph S. Sysol, age 81, of Gregory, MI, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Detroit, MI on February 22, 1939, son of Stanley J. and Clara (Sinskowski) Sysol. He married Joyce B. Thompson, and she preceded him in death in 2007.

Joseph lived in the Gregory area for over 50 years. He attended the Unadilla Presbyterian Church and was proud to be the mayor of Unadilla. Joseph liked to hunt, fish, and go camping up north. He was a member of the Detroit Teamsters & Carpenter Union, and he did both asphalt and construction work.

He is survived by his children, John (Maggie) Sysol of Onsted, Jeff (Karen) Sysol of Michigan Center, Jodi (Thomas) McCoy of Manchester, and James (Amy) Sysol of Michigan Center; 14 grandchildren and almost four great-grandchildren; as well as brothers, Doug Sysol of Colorado and Fred Sysol of Detroit, and sister, Carolin Sysol Davis of Tennessee.

A visitation is scheduled for Sunday, February 7, 2021, noon until 1 p.m., at Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea. Funeral directors are following current Michigan Department of Health and Human Services guidelines for COVID-19; only 10 people are allowed to pay their respects at one time—those attending will be instructed accordingly, and masks must be worn. The memorial service and burial are private. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Joseph’s name to the Unadilla Presbyterian Church.