Joseph Francis Barbone "Joe" 93, of Warwick, passed away on April 9, 2025, at Sunny View Nursing Home.
He retired after 29 years as an Inspector 4th Class from Electric Boat in Groton, CT where he also earned an associate’s degree.
Joe was born on Oak Street in Westerly to Rose M. (Hutchings) and Anthony T. Barbone Sr. He graduated from Immaculate Conception School and Westerly High School before enlisting in the Army in 1950. He served as a PFC in the 334th Engineer Dump Truck Company in Paris during the Korean War. He was also assigned to duty with Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE). Upon discharge he returned to Westerly and worked as a plumber’s apprentice for the family business - Barbone Service Company.
During his life Joe also lived in Connecticut, Florida and Arizona before returning to Rhode Island in 2018 to be close to family. Joe was an avid fisherman and camper and member of the Westerly Elks Club. He loved a hearty plate of food (especially seafood), a glass of Merlot and soupie. He enjoyed watching movies from his vast DVD collection, crossword puzzles and listening to music.
Joe was predeceased by his brother Anthony T. "Tom" Barbone Jr., sister Helen R. Previty, son Paul J. Barbone, daughter Lisa S. O’Connor and his granddaughter Elizabeth S. O’Connor. He was later the companion of Vivian during his time in Arizona. Joe is survived by several nieces and nephews and their children in addition to his daughter- in-law Deborah Barbone and his great granddaughter Kianna Grillo both of Alabama.
Burial will be private. A celebration of Life will be scheduled for a later date. Donations in his memory may be made to Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island or HopeHealth Hospice and Palliative Care.
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