Joseph Charles Jerwa (b. January 22, 1909 in Warsaw, Poland - d. April 11, 1983) was a professional ice hockey defenseman who played 8 seasons in the National Hockey League for the New York Rangers, Boston Bruins and New York Americans. He played in 234 NHL games, scoring 29 goals and 58 assists. His brother, Frank Jerwa, was also a hockey player and the two were teammates with the Vancouver Lions, Boston Bruins and Boston Cubs. Jerwa died on April 11, 1983, aged 76.