The Monsey community is mourning the loss of Joseph Raphael Kurek, longtime owner of the Monsey Service Station at the corner of Grove Street and Main Street, who was niftar on Friday, He was 75.
Joseph Raphael Kurek was born in Israel, and became a familiar and trusted presence in Monsey after opening the service station in 1983. For decades, “Joe from the service station” was known to generations of residents, serving customers with consistency, warmth, and dedication, becoming part of the fabric of the neighborhood for many who remember him from their childhood.
The levaya was held Tuesday, with family, friends, and longtime community members coming to pay their final respects.
Besorois Tovois!
Boruch Dayan HaEmes. Joe will be missed.
Anyone known where family is sitting shiva?
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Joe is going to be really missed buy all and buy all that new him and buy his long-term customers may his soul rest in peace
oh my. such a loss to family and friends. and monsey.
we will miss u Joe. May your Neshama go high with all that you did to keep Monsey safe and moving. Your staunch stance for Eretz Yisrael has made a lasting impression on all of our town. and will certainly earn you a close place in Shomayim!
anyone know laren’a number?
So heartbreaking!!! We will miss Joe so much! He was such a mentch and we all loved him!