Joseph "Joe" Betarie Jr.

JOSEPH BETARIE, Jr. age 59, of Chardon Twp., died unexpectedly while watching the Cleveland Browns game on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024. Born on September 8, 1965, in Euclid, OH to Joseph and Mary (nee: Kostelac) Betarie. He was raised in Eastlake, graduated from Willoughby South in 1983 and played football at Slippery Rock University. Joe was an avid Cleveland Browns fan. In his early retirement, he took up cooking, gardening and the love of the outdoors. Joe enjoyed his daily walks with Rudy, their dog. His greatest joys were his wife, children and grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife April (nee: Bills) Betarie, whom he married September 28, 1991; children Joe (Allie) Betarie of Madison, Andrew (Lily) Betarie of Mayfield Hts., Autumn Betarie of Chardon Twp., grandchildren Ella and Levi Betarie. He also leaves his mother, Mary (nee: Kostelac) Betarie of Eastlake, sister MaryAnn (Kevin Bradley) Betarie of Perry and Michelle Betarie of Eastlake; nephews Brian Betarie and Dominic Lanum. Many other beloved family members.
Joe was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Betarie, Sr.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, from 5:00 – 8:00 PM at the Burr Funeral Home, 116 South Street, Chardon. The funeral service will be on Thursday, November 7 at 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Followed by the burial at Larned Cemetery, Chardon Twp.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Chardon, Ohio. Condolences and memories may be shared online at www.burrservice.com