Joe went home to his heavenly father on February 14, 2026 after a long battle with kidney failure.

Joe was born to Joseph and Ruth (Scott) Zabriskie on September 29, 1956 in Cambridge, Ma. He is proceeded in death by both of his parents. Joe married the love of his life, Cheryl (Muzzy) on July 16, 1977. They shared 49 % years together. Cheryl still resides in their home in Montrose, co.

Joe also leaves behind his sister, Barbara (Kevin) Williams, as well as two nieces, Heather Williams and Amy Williams, two great nieces Alicia Chicas and Joy Nicole Sullivan, a great nephew, Jack who proceeded him in death, all of Malden, MA. He also leaves behind his brother-in-law, Scott (Kelly) Muzzy, two nephews, Dean (Shelby) Muzzy, and Casey Muzzy, Two great nieces, Meara Ray and Madison Scott Muzzy, all of Townsend, MA.

As a young man, Joe worked for Rogers Foam in Somerville, MA making NERF products. He would always come home with a few nerf balls. He later worked in security, in both the corporate and medical sectors. Cheryl always knew when it was a bad night in the ER because he would tell her, "Please don't touch me."

They moved to Montrose, CO in 1990 after a visit with Cheryl's dad. Joe worked for a time at Russell Stovers. He then was hired on as a baker at Daylight Donuts. They eventually bought the donut shop. They made many friends and memories during that time. One of the best memories was when they decided to hold a "99 cent Dozen Donuts Day." They enlisted the help of local radio station KKXK. They ended up with more than they bargained for when the line went down the block!

The couple moved back to Malden, MA in 1996 and always said they would be back. After some health issues, they returned to Montrose in 2011 where they retired.

Joe and Cheryl loved to explore and thought nothing of going for a ride on a Sunday. They would take the road less traveled, just to see where it leads. Unfortunately, they would find some great places, then not remember the roads that took them there. But it was always an adventure.