Joseph Michael Szulik , 57 of 1431 Genesee St. Utica, NY entered into rest Tuesday August 5, 2008 . A native of the Hempstead, NY Joseph was educated in that area and joined the U.S. Air Force receiving the rank of Sergeant. He served during the Vietnam War. He settled in the Utica area and lived in the Genesee St. area for many years. Joseph was a lover of cats and tigers. He enjoyed short wave radio and science fiction. He will be sadly missed by his good friends Kathy Sanchez; Michael Sanchez Inurnment was held at the Gerald B.H.Solomon Veterans National Cemetery in Schuylerville, Ny Arrangements under the Guidance of John L. Matt, J r. Funeral Director- F.W. Fisk Funeral Home Online message sympathy; www.jlmattjrfunerals.com