Joseph Baris Obituary

BARIS, JOSEPH, 75, of Westmore Street, died Friday at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Barbara F. (Sepe) Baris, and loving companion of Louise Lovejoy.

Born in Providence, a son of the late Nicola and Elvira (Tora) Baris, he was a lifelong Providence resident.

Joe was a truck driver for the M.A. Gammino Construction Company for many years, before retiring. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 251. He was also the owner of the Liquor Basket, on Reservoir Avenue, for several years. An avid fisherman, and hunter, he enjoyed being outdoors, and also loved to travel.

Besides his companion Louise, he leaves a son, West Warwick Fire Department Chief Joseph Baris, Jr. and his wife Lani; a brother, Robert Baris; a sister, Sister Clara Baris, C.P.; two grandchildren, Joseph Baris, III and his wife Carrie, Courtney Milburn and her husband Gregory; and a great-granddaughter, his little honey, Jillian Paige Baris.

The funeral will be held Tuesday, at 8:45 am, from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 142 Centerville Road, (Rt117) Warwick. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in Christ the King Church, 120 Legris Avenue (Rt117) West Warwick. Burial will be in Saint Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Visiting hours Monday, 4 8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to V.N.A. of R.I., 475 Kilvert Street, Warwick, RI 02886 in his memory will be appreciated. www.boyleandsonfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Providence Journal on Aug. 31, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Baris

15 Entries

puzzle buddy

September 16, 2008

Don't forget to save my seat at the card table

West Warwick JAYCEES of Kent County (RI)

September 12, 2008

In expressing our deepest sentiments of sympathy, compassion and spiritual thought, to the lovely family and loyal friends of the late, beloved, Mr. JOSEPH BARIS, Sr., we so honor his life.

We also personally offer our heartfelt feelings of loss and steadfast reflection on his legacy, in petitioning our True Savior and Living God, to bless Mr. Baris' earthly domain and welcome Joseph Sr. into the arms of Our Heavenly Father.

May the Kingdom of Our Almighty God be a place of serenity and a bastion of genuine love that we all share, proclaim and praise in memory of Joseph, Sr. - Amen

Mike & Dawn Scetta

September 8, 2008

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

ann marie

September 5, 2008

my uncle and dearest friend

a week has passed and my thoughts are still of you. it hurts to have you gone, but i am comforted knowing you are no longer suffering.

you have been my hero thru everything, standing beside me, and many many times helping me stand.

you brought much laughter and wisdom and good times to me and my family.

i will always be your "honey"

thank you
god bless and keep you

Raymond cardullo

September 2, 2008

I'll miss you uncle.
I'll miss my hunting & fishing partner,
I'll miss my traveling buddie,
I'll miss my smokeing buddie,
I'll miss my hurricane companion,
I'll miss drinking wine with you,
I'll miss all that and more,
I Love you Raymond

Karen McCormack

September 2, 2008

Joe & Louise,

I'm so sorry about my Uncle Joe leaving us. I know he had been suffering though so it was God's will to take him home. I wish I had acted on my intuition and visited him the last few months. He was on my mind frequently. I was just thinking about calling on Friday to visit but didn't. No one is sorrier than me about that fact. We always think we have time to do the things we want to in the future. Somehow, it doesn't always work out that way.

He must have been sending me a message Friday. Well, now he could rest in peace. Take care of yourselves and your families.

September 2, 2008

Dear Joe, Lani and family,

My deepest sympathies on the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sincerely,
Stephen amd Debbie Alves

Ann & Bud Alves

September 2, 2008

Dear Joe, Loni & Family,
Our deepest sympathy to you in your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Ann & Bud Alves

Charlie Cunha

August 31, 2008

Dear Joe, Loni, & Family,

Our sincerest sympathy to you all during this sad time. We're thinking of you.

Sincerely,

Charlie & Terri Cunha & Family

August 31, 2008

Only today does it really sink in.........My Uncle, My best friend, is gone. We shared so much you and I, more than just Uncle and nephew, we were friends.
My thoughts and love are with you JB. Never will I forget the times we shared, you were my confidant, you were a great listener, you were a great friend
My secrets you took to your grave, your secrets I will take to mine. It was a blast being your nephew. Sunday pasta will never quite be the same.
Rest in peace my friend. Till we meet again.

Your Nephew
Your friend

Peter Basiliere

August 31, 2008

To the family of J.B.
My wife and I had the pleasure of meeting J.B. through our friends Wayne and Donna. J.B. was always good for a smile and a joke. He was a pleasure to be around and always a gentlemen. I will miss seeing him at the family times at the Caron's J.B. always made a good day better. He will be missed. Rest in Peace.
Peter & Donna Basiliere

Joe and Christine

August 31, 2008

Baris Family,

I am sorry to hear about the passing of Joseph. He will be missed in the neighborhood.

Rose McCarthy

August 31, 2008

Joe was an icon on Westmore St. As his next door neighbor, I enjoyed endless talks in his beautiful yard. My heart goes out to Louise who was always by his side. I had the pleasure of meeting many of his family members and my thoughts and prayers go out to them

Stephen Welch

August 31, 2008

Joe
Sorry to hear about your dad. He was a great guy.

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