Jozef Palen, 71, of Clifton, NJ, entered eternal life on Friday, May 15, 2020.  Jozef was born in Pysznica, Poland, on January 14, 1949, to Stanislaw and Anna Palen.  He married his beloved wife of 44 years, Stanislawa, on July 13, 1975, and they started a family in Stalowa Wola, Poland.  Jozef emigrated to the United States with his family in 1994.  For the past 25 years, he has worked at Universal Metalcraft in Wayne, NJ.  Jozef was a kind and generous brother, father and grandfather.  He loved spending time with his family, enjoyed the outdoors, and was an avid soccer and hockey fan.

Jozef is survived by his beloved wife, Stanislawa, their six loving children: Sylvester Palen, Agnieszka Nikodem, Mariusz Palen, Maggie Malgorzata Palen, Magdalena Serafin, Dorota Szast, and their spouses.  Jozef leaves behind his twelve precious grandchildren, whom he cherished and adored beyond all.  He is also survived by his three brothers: Teofil Palen, Eugeniusz Palen, Michal Palen; and five sisters: Stanislawa Zubert, Emilia Blazejewicz, Krystyna Ziarno, Helen Weyant, Eleanor Colon, and their families.

Jozef was a devoted member of the Catholic community and a parishioner of the St. Joseph's Church in Passaic, NJ.  He never had the chance to say his final goodbyes.  One of his final wishes would have been to make amends with anyone he has ever wronged and enter the eternal life in peace.

Funeral Services are private under the direction of the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton, NJ.

As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Palen family at the funeral home or via mail to the Shook Funeral Home.