Joseph G. TRIBLETS

TRIBLETS, Joseph G.

Joseph George Triblets, 101, of Cromwell, husband of the late Elizabeth Marie (Formica) Triblets, passed away on Thursday, (January 3, 2013) at Middlesex Hospital. Born in Portland, he was the son of the late Joseph and Katie (Wallace) Triblets. Joe lived in Portland and Middletown most of his life and was a member of St. John Church in Cromwell. He served in the U. S. Army prior to World War II and worked for many years at New Britain Machine. He was a loyal Red Sox Fan who waited patiently for 86 years between World Championships. He also enjoyed woodworking, fishing, crabbing, cooking and was a terrific cribbage and setback player. "PJ" will be remembered as a sweet, gentle and generous man who was devoted to his family. He is survived by two sons, Joseph "Butch" R. Triblets and Edward LaBarge, both of Cromwell; two sisters, Marge Coleman of Cromwell and Charlotte Donovan of Rochester, NY; three grandchildren, Corey Triblets, Rhody Triblets and Mark LaBarge; nine great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Along with his wife and parents, Joe was predeceased by his grandson, David LaBarge; four brothers, Frank, Steve, John and Edward Triblets and four sisters, Claire McGetrick, Frances Zarlowinski, Gerry Triblets and Janet Sundell.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 8, at 2 p.m. at the Cromwell Funeral Home, 506 Main St., Cromwell followed by interment in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call on Tuesday afternoon at the funeral home from 1-2 p.m. and may send messages of condolence to the family at www.doolittlefuneralservice.com.