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Joseph Barbano Obituary
On August 28, 2008, Joseph Barbano, formerly of Pittsburgh. Beloved husband of Silvia. Loving stepfather of Robert and Stephanie Mejia. Devoted grandfather of Kaila Mejia and Xavier Joseph Webster. Dear son of Nilda Barbano-Bechtold and the late Carlo Barbano. Dear brother of Linda McElrone and Louise Ledoux-Barbano. Family will receive friends Monday 3-5 and 7-9 pm at HARRY H. WITZKE'S FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 4112 Old Columbia Pike, Ellicott City, MD, 21043. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Tuesday 1 pm at St. Louis Catholic Church, Clarksville, MD. Interment St. Louis Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or St. Louis Catholic Church.
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James Porter
August 27, 2024
Joe - I had no idea. You were the best coder I ever knew. Just brilliant. We joked about the burgh. Hilarious. I loved how we laughed. I miss you my friend.
Stephanie Mejia
August 26, 2009
Joe Joe, Almost a year has passed and it still hurts like it was yesterday. We miss you so much everyday. We know you with us just not in the physical way, just like we carry you in our hearts every minute of everyday. We love and miss you so much.
Linda
December 22, 2008
JoJo,
This Xmas will be difficult for your family. We think about you with fond memories, tears in our eyes and a lump in our throats. You are the lucky one spending Xmas in Heaven with Jesus.
I love and miss you,
Your big sister
Scarlette Coleman
November 24, 2008
The Christmas Gift of Knowing You
The Christmas season fills our hearts with joy;
Bright, happy days bring special kinds of pleasure.
We're wrapped in the excitement of it all,
The sights, the sounds, the smells, the tastes we treasure.
Yet when we have some quiet time to think
About our finest blessings all year through,
We focus on our family and our friends,
And appreciate the gift of knowing you!
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bobby mejia
November 24, 2008
to our beloved father who we miss terribly and love dearly always and forever to a beautiful person that we lost way to soon we are so grateful to have you in our lives.
love
bobby and kaila
stephanie mejia
November 24, 2008
Joe joe was more than my stepdad, My brother and I were his from the start. He loved us unconditionally and was always there for us even when were causing trouble. I have never met a greater man then him and I hope my son will be half the man that joe joe is. I named my son after him and I feel like that is only half the gift that I could give back to him for what he gave my brother and I. I love him dearly and miss him whole heartedly. He is with us always and I know he is looking after us. We love you Joe Joe!
Scarlette Coleman
November 24, 2008
We miss you & love you Joe- Joe. Your the greastest uncle I have.
-Scarlette Coleman
Linda McElrone
September 4, 2008
You were my "Baby Brother" and I will miss you dearly. I am so lucky to have been with you at the end to tell you how much I love you.
Love
Sis
silvia ferretti
September 1, 2008
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Dan Colbert
August 31, 2008
With deepest sorrow. I am so happy, Joe, that you were a part of my life, even if only for a few years. You and your family are in my prayers every day.
Dan (a co-worker)
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