Joseph E. Motzkin

He was born in Malden, MA on July 7,1942 and was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Morandi) Motzkin.

Joseph was raised in Malden and was a graduate of Malden High School. He had been a Lynnfield resident since 1975. Mr. Motzkin spent over sixty years in the Waste Industry, where he was a leader and pioneer in the field.   He established the first dual-stream recycling plant in the Boston area.  His final job was as President of Empire Recycling of Billerica. He was a long time N.E. Patriots and Boston Red Sox season ticket holder and was always generous with family and friends.

He was the beloved husband of the late Sandra (Gopen) Motzkin. He was the loving father of Joseph H. Motzkin and his wife Lisa of Lynnfield and the late Michael Motzkin. He was the brother of Susan Waite of Lynnfield and James Motzkin of Georgetown. He is also survived by his loving grandchildren, Joseph and Amanda Motzkin.