Joseph A. Albarelli Jr.
Joseph A. Albarelli Jr.
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Joseph was born on December 16, 1954, being the fifth child born of ten children to Joseph and Carlotta Albarelli. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother John Albarelli and sister Joan Blondin. He is survived by his siblings, Connie Hamel, Mary Albarelli, Patrick Albarelli, Phyllis Bissonette, Mark Albarelli, Carl Albarelli and Thomas Albarelli. In addition, Joseph shared a special relationship with Cathy Alexander who passed away in 2022.
Joseph spent most of his early childhood growing up in the old Burlington Italian neighborhood, better known as Little Italy, next to his grandparents (Mama and Papa Albarelli). During this period of his life, he had countless enjoyable memories hanging around with the Dutra and Merola family members who remained close friends to him.
Joseph was of a quiet strength, with a competitive fortitude throughout his life. This competitive drive allowed him to excel in basketball when he played for the Rice Memorial High School varsity team. In 1973, as the starting guard, he scored 16 points in leading Rice to a historical 81 to 48 win over defending 1972 Burlington High School state champions. This game was the largest point spread defeat ever recorded between the two powerhouse teams at that time.
Although Joseph never married, he was a devoted uncle to several nephews and nieces whom he cherished and loved dearly.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the dedicated staff at the McClure Milller Respite House.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 21, at 11:30am at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church with burial to follow in New Mount Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Joseph's memory to the McClure Miler Respite House (uvmhealth.org), and the Wounded Warrior Project (support.woundedwarriorproject.org).
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Patrick Simoneau
October 30, 2025
I remember most fondly back in the day playing pick up basketball with Joe Joe at Cathedral Grammer when we were teen agers. My brother Mike, Jimmy and Franky Merola, Mike Shea, Frank Papillo, Marty, Toni and Paul Lafayette, Mahon Mahoney, Dennis Mckenzie, Pat Brennan and a few more. If I could have those care free days back that would seem like Heaven compared to our chaotic world today. I loved this part of my life with these great people. RIP Joe Joe, I haven't seen you in a while but your memory still lives on.
Kelly Lonergan
October 17, 2025
Joey was a proud man. When we first met we used to hang out a couple times a week and he used to make me laugh so much because he had so much to say, in a good way. So I started calling him Joey and you would lay his head on my shoulder and I would say oh it's okay Joey it's okay. He's going to be missed. Rest in peace my friend
Ed Utter
October 16, 2025
My condolences to the. The Albarelli Family .
The many nieces and nephews. To the many friends who shared with Joe
time on a B Ball court. To say he was fiery .!!! your eyes were closed.
Urban renewal rolled around We had a place to play cards.
A few other things as well .
I wish I could remember when I last saw Joe? We all took different paths, and got lost in the shuffle,
Joe ,we had fun together.
May You Rest In Peace Joe
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