Birth Name: Joseph James Pavelski

Place of Birth: Plover, Wisconsin, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 11, 1984

Ethnicity: Polish

Joe Pavelski is an American professional ice hockey player. He plays for the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League (NHL), and is a co-owner of the Janesville Jets NAHL team. He had previously played for and captained the San Jose Sharks. He is nicknamed “Little Joe” and “Captain America.”

His brother, Scott Pavelski, is also a hockey player.

Joe’s paternal grandfather is James J. Pavelski (the son of Joseph Lawrence Pawelski and Ludgera Ludwikowski). Joe’s grandfather James was born in Wisconsin. Joe’s great-grandfather Joseph was the son of August A. Pawelski and Anna M. Sharafinski/Szarafinski. Ludger was the daughter of Ignatius Joseph Bartolomeus Ludwikowski and Mary Kubisiak.

Joe’s paternal grandmother is Maryann Golla (the daughter of Joseph August Golla and Martha C. Tryba). Maryann was born in Wisconsin. Joseph was the son of Francis Golla and Faustine Rosalia Hinz. Martha was the daughter of John Tryba and Mary Schulist/Szulist.

Joe’s maternal grandfather was Maynard J. Patoka (the son of Joseph Patoka and Agnes Trzebiatowski). Maynard was born in Wisconsin. Joseph was the son of August Patoka and Maryanna Kiedrowska. Agnes was the daughter of Andrzej Trzebiatowski and Rozalia Glodowski.

Joe’s maternal grandmother was Romona M. Wroblewski (the daughter of Frank Wroblewski and Johanna Yenter). Romona was born in Wisconsin. Frank was the son of Jozef Franciszek Wroblewski and Mary Anna Cysewski. Johanna was the daughter of August Yenter and Pauline Stanislawski.

Sources: http://sharks.nhl.com

Obituary of Joe’s maternal grandfather, Maynard J. Patoka – http://www.pisarskifuneralhome.com

Obituary of Joe’s maternal grandmother, Romona M. (Wroblewski) Patoka – http://www.legacy.com

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