Obituary: Joseph Barbarow Jr., 67, Vietnam War Veteran, Newport Firefighter

Joseph "Joe Vinnie" F. Barbarow Jr., 67, passed away unexpectedly on Monday July 25, 2016 in Bucksport, Maine. Born in Newport, RI on February 26, 1949 he was the son of the late Joseph F. and Frances (Brawner) Barbarow.

Joseph served in the Army during the Vietnam War. Upon his return to the states, he continued his service as a drill sergeant in the Army Reserves and worked alongside his father running Barbarow painting. He joined the Newport Fire Department in 1976 as a firefighter where he proudly served the citizens of Aquidneck Island for 28 years before his retirement in 2003. Joseph loved to work with his hands whether it was wood working, building models or gardening. At the heart of it all, he was a family man who adored and treasured his grandchildren and his faithful canine companion, Jake.

Joseph is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Elizabeth (Burns) Barbarow of Bucksport, ME. his daughter; Kathleen (Barbarow) Marks and her husband Sean of Bucksport, ME. his son; Joseph F. Barbarow III and his wife Jillene of North Kingstown, RI. His beloved grandchildren; Delaney Marks, Sierra Marks, Riley Marks all of Bucksport, ME and Heather Barbarow of North Kingstown, RI, his two sisters; Kathleen Sanchez and her husband Hugo of Manchester, CT and Elizabeth Terra and he husband William of Camp Verde, AZ as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends whose lives he touched in so many ways.

Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, August 4, 2016 at the O’Neill-Hayes Funeral Home, 465 Spring St., Newport from 4-7pm

A Graveside burial will be held at St. Columba Cemetery, Brown’s Lane in Middletown, RI with military honors on Friday, August 5, 2016 12 noon.