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Joseph Badway Obituary

BADWAY, JOSEPH A., 81, of Newport, RI and Delray Beach, FL, formerly of Providence, passed away at his Florida home Saturday. He was the beloved husband of Barbara (Forte) Badway. They had been married for 34 years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Abraham and Bedea (Hanna) Badway. Mr. Badway founded an auto body business in Providence in 1947 which became Dean Auto Body in 1958. He owned and operated the business for over 40 years before retiring 20 years ago. He was a member of the 43rd Infantry Division of the RI National Guard, and served as Army Sergeant at Okinawa, Japan, during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Badway was a founding member, alongside Danny Thomas, of the RI Chapter of ALSAC/St. Jude, the fundraising organization of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The annual celebration of St. Joseph Hafli was founded in his honor. Besides his wife, he leaves a son, Shane Cheves of North Providence; a brother, Malcolm Badway of Providence; two grandchildren, Justin and Jared Cheves; and several nieces and nephews. He was the father of the late Brian Cheves. He was also the brother of the late Elias and Raymond Badway. His funeral will be held Saturday at 9:45 AM from the A. TARRO & SONS Funeral Home, 425 Broadway, Providence, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM in St. George's Church at St. Raymond's Church, 1240 North Main St., Providence. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Visiting Hours Friday, 4-7 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to St. George Maronite Church, PO Box 367, Lincoln, RI 02865.

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Published by The Providence Journal on Jan. 20, 2011.

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Sasa Family

January 23, 2011

Malcom, Joannie, Barbara & Family,
Please except our deepest sympathies on the loss of Joseph. We were very sad to hear of his passing. May God bless him and your family during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Yaser, Rhonda Sasa and the Sasa Family

Ronald Bartone

January 22, 2011

Dear Barbara and Shane,

We just heard the news. I was just talking about Joe and my grandfather tonight. Joe touched my life in many ways. A very wise man who taught me a great deal. He will be truly missed but never forgotten.

With Love and Sympathy
Ron and Brenda Bartone

January 21, 2011

Dear Malcolm and Joannie,

I have just read the sad news of your brother's passing. Tom and I wish to be among those who are offering sincerest sympathy at this time.

Though I haven't seen your brother since I was a child, he, your brother Raymond and my dad were good friends and I know that he will be missed and mourned by his family and his community, for which he did so much.

Our thoughts are with you.

Jean and Tom DiPippo

Steve & Irene Daniels

January 21, 2011

Dear Barbara, Shane, Malcolm and each and every member of the Badway family,

Please accept my sincere condolences at Joe's passing. He always had a friendly greeting for me, we often passed time gabbing about this 'n that, once in a while did a little business, and laughed a lot in company with Ray, Malcolm, et al at Dean. Those were the days; I witnessed Joe's generosity many times, and was the recipient often. His sense of loyalty knew no bounds, and a friend was always a friend. As a matter of fact, look up 'true friend' in Websters and there is Joe's picture. Our prayers and warm wishes go out to all in the family.

Maricel Delvalle

January 21, 2011

To shane my deepest sympathy to you and all your family members.May he rest in peace.Sorry for your loss.

Bill Jankowski

January 21, 2011

Our prayers and sympathy to you Barbara, Shane, and the rest of the Badway family. Joe was an amazing person to whom people were drawn to. I will miss the stories he told but I am glad I was able to see him one last time in Newport a month ago. Again our deepest condolences to the Badway family in your time of sorrow.

Bill and Amie

Angelo Lauro

January 21, 2011

My deepest sympthy to the entire Badway family Joe waas like an older brother to me in my younger years of growing up aswell as his brothers I miss him may he rest ingods hands Angelo Babo Lauro and Family.

Fran Brown

January 21, 2011

To Shane and the entire Badway family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy in this difficult time.
Franny Brown

Fran Brown

January 21, 2011

To Shane and the entire Badway family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss.
Franny Brown

January 21, 2011

To Malcom, Joan, Barbara &
All Badway Families

Accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. May he rest in peace.

Tony, Renee & Maryrose Constantine

Georgeann Thomas

January 20, 2011

My prayers and sympathy to you Barbara, Malcolm and families. He will always be remembered for being a friend when needed. Fond memories of the good days when we all lived on Federal Hill and everyone was one big happy family. God bless you and may his soul rest in peace.

January 20, 2011

Malcolm and family, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family for the loss of Joe. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Barbara Quattrini & sons
Robin Quattrini LaRoche

January 20, 2011

With Sympathy,

Laura and Ken Stenicky

Richard Dunn

January 20, 2011

Dear Shane, this is your old VA friend Rich Dunn. I lost my dad last week. He was 84. I know how you feel. My deepest sympathies are with you and your family.

marie chaplin

January 20, 2011

Dear Malcolm and family, deepest sympathy at the death of your dear brother. Hoping your many memories of good and happy times with him will bring you all peace. Fondly, Marie(Rashed) Chaplin

Michelle Quattrini

January 20, 2011

My deepest sympathies to the entire family. I'd like to think that my Jiddo, Dicky Wobby, whom passed in 1986, will have a great time reuniting with him in Heaven!

Denise (Wobby) Chamie

January 20, 2011

May I extend my deepest sympathies to you, Mrs. Badway and to you Malcom and Joan. Mr. Badway (uncle Joe) was a very dear person, I remember him as a young girl and he was so gentle. I will keep you all in my prayers as always. May he rest in peace.

Lauren Butler

January 20, 2011

Barbara & Family,
Deepest condolences on your families loss of Joe. I will always have fond memories of our Holiday celebrations in Delray with your family and the Haughn's. My love and prayers with you all during this difficult time.

Shelley Donald

January 20, 2011

Dear Barbara and family, it has been many years since I have seen Joe, but I'll always remember the fun times we all had together both in Delray Beach and Newport. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Shelley and Pete

Donald & Marie Pastine

January 20, 2011

To John and the entire Badway family,

Joseph was an inspiration to all. Although I never met him personally, I, nevertheless, was proud that a fellow Rhode Islander could attain the respect and awe of a nation for his accomplishments.

Louisa Cicillini

January 20, 2011

Dearest Barbara and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you.

January 20, 2011

Barbara, the Badway family is in our thoughts and prayers. We had so many wonderful times together and the memories will be in my heart forever.
Michele and Lowell
Athens, GA

Jimmy Raviele

January 20, 2011

To the family: I will never forget Joe and how he helped me. My first car was a high performance car and no one would insure me. Joe comes over my Dad's house and gives me his own dealer tag (125A) to use. He told me that he knew how bad I wanted to drive my new car. I was only 16 at the time. I kept his plate for maybe 4 months and Joe never once asked for it back. A great guy. May he rest in peace.

Stevie Constantine

January 20, 2011

Deepest Sympathies and Condolences to Joe's wife and children, the entire Badway family, including my cousin Joan and her husband, Malcolm. Joe was a good man, we loved him dearly, and I will never forget the kindness he displayed to me, since I was a young child, and also to my family, his entire life. I am sorry I will not be able to pay my respects in person, but will never forget him....Allah Yerhamouh...:( R.I.P my friend, you were loved...bigtime...

January 20, 2011

Dear Barbara & family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Love,
Cousin Teresa

Den & Moe Ethier

January 20, 2011

Barbara and Family, We are so sorry for your loss.
The Kids from "Clams R Us"

John Vallante

January 20, 2011

To the entire Badway family I offer my deepest sympathy. God will give you the strength to stay strong through this sad time.
Sorry for your loss.
John Vallante
Jake Kaplans Ltd.

jon m. badway

January 20, 2011

deepest sympathy to barbara and son, malcolm and family on joe's passing.

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