Obituary of Joseph Barone

Barone, Joseph age 61 of Paterson at rest in Paterson on February 17, 2025. Beloved son of the late Giuseppe and Josephine (nee DiTrani) Barone. Loving brother of Christine Brautman and her husband Dan, Suzanne Caci and her husband Mark, and Anthony Barone and his wife Katherine. Adoring uncle of Marisel Brautman, Abigail Caci, and Sabrina Barone. He is also survived by his uncle, aunts, cousins and family friends. Born in Montclair, he lived in Little Falls before settling in Paterson in 1978. He graduated from Kennedy High School in 1982. After graduation he was employed by the State of NJ as a driver, then the Russ Berry Toy Factory. He also worked with his father, at their family's service station. Joey enjoyed being on his grade school football team, riding his moped & hanging out with neighborhood friends in his younger years. He also loved spending quality time with his entire family and made many special memories with them all, throughout the years. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd., Totowa, on Monday at 9:30 AM. Funeral Mass to follow at Our Lady of Pompeii Church, Paterson at 10:00 AM. Interment at Laurel Grove Cemetery, Totowa. Friends may visit Sunday from 2:00-6:00 PM.