Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Nov 25, 1941 – Jun 8, 2017 (Age 75)
FRANCOJOSEPH "JOEY BARRELS"
June 8, 2017, age 75. Loving father of Dana Franco and the late John Franco. Loving brother of Rose (the late Dukie) Gualtieri, John (Marie), Thomas (Maria), Carmella (the late Harry) and Michael (Lorraine). Grandfather of Christian Franco and Felicia...Read MoreI miss my Best Friend and almost husband, lol People who knew us knows what that means. I think of you often and all the years of fun and laughter we shared for over 46 years. We loved each other in a Special way I love and miss you Joey Until we meet again Save me a seat at the bar up there
Dottie Allen Fortuna
June 07, 2019 | Clementon, NJ | Friend
I am so sorry for you loss I just found out thought a friend
That he pastaway. We were good friends . When my best friend
Franny ,worked at Johnny Barrels I used to go see her .thats how I met
Joe,his family and kids .they all are wonderful people.Sorry that I didn't pay
My respect to the family .
Linda Ruggiero
July 07, 2017 | Philadelph, PA | Friend
Uncle Joey and the whole Gualtieri family were my family too. I am so sorry for your loss. Uncle Joey was an inspiration to everyone he met. Sure he yelled at us all the time, but in the end, he always apologized and hugged us. He was super man when I worked for him in his sixties and now he's an angel who will never be forgotten. He was not only my boss but my mentor. I remember delivering him food and he would sit with me and we would talk about things I have never told anyone. He was the...
Julie Baker
June 13, 2017 | Wilmington, NC
. Deepest Sympathy to the Franco family I have such lovely memories of all the family when I lived on Sigel street and they had the best Salon food in all of South Philly Joe was the first of the boys to followed in his family business, the rest is history RIP with your Son John and your childrens Mother my friend Franny!
Maria Constantino Ioven
June 12, 2017 | Talleyville, DE | Neighbor
RIP our dear friend Joey. You will be missed.
Love, Eddie & Mary Andricola
June 11, 2017
Joey and I were very great friends for 46 years. He was a loving, caring, wonderful person. Anyone who was lucky enough to meet & know him, loved him We went through good times and bad but were always there for each other. I will miss you so much
May you rest in God's arm's until we meet again. I love you, Dottie
Dottie Fortuna
June 11, 2017 | Clementon, NJ
Uncle Joey was my oldest Uncle and will be greatly missed. A witty and funny man who taught us integrity and discipline. I will always remember the times spent with him and have a special place in my heart for him. Rest In peace, Uncle Joe.
Anthony Gualtieri
June 11, 2017 | Sewell
